Job Description
Job description
About ARUJob Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£44,263 p.a. pro rata
Salary To
£54,3+5 p.a. pro rata
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Student & Library Services
Closing Date
0+/10/2026
Ref No
3157
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About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top ten mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating. We have campuses in Writtle, Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough with around 2,500 staff and 35,000 students from 180 countries. With a focussed civic mission, we are committed to working with others through education, research, and knowledge exchange to enhance the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work and live.
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to be responsible for the overall project management and development of ARU’s University Mental Health Change programme. This will involve overseeing the overall project planning, scheduling, control and reporting of initiatives and projects linked to student wellbeing. The role also includes oversight of effective evaluation and data analysis, and working with Counselling & Wellbeing staff to implement any service improvement indicated by the data.
Applicants should have a degree or relevant professional qualification and experience managing projects.
Informal enquiries can be made to David Walmsley, Deputy Director of Student Services, at david.walmsley@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
About ARUJob Category
Administrative
Vacancy Type
Fixed term contract
Fixed Term Duration
12 months
Employment Type
Part time
Salary From
£44,263 p.a. pro rata
Salary To
£54,3+5 p.a. pro rata
Location
Cambridge
Faculty/Prof Service
Student & Library Services
Closing Date
0+/10/2026
Ref No
3157
Documents
• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF , 113.87kb)
print this job
Apply for this job
Send to a Friend
About ARU
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and in the top ten mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating. We have campuses in Writtle, Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough with around 2,500 staff and 35,000 students from 180 countries. With a focussed civic mission, we are committed to working with others through education, research, and knowledge exchange to enhance the economic, cultural, and social wellbeing of the communities in which we work and live.
About The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to be responsible for the overall project management and development of ARU’s University Mental Health Change programme. This will involve overseeing the overall project planning, scheduling, control and reporting of initiatives and projects linked to student wellbeing. The role also includes oversight of effective evaluation and data analysis, and working with Counselling & Wellbeing staff to implement any service improvement indicated by the data.
Applicants should have a degree or relevant professional qualification and experience managing projects.
Informal enquiries can be made to David Walmsley, Deputy Director of Student Services, at david.walmsley@aru.ac.uk
Find out more about working with us .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.
This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .
We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes
For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Project Manager |University Mental Health Change Programme position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Cambridge offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.