Delivery Manager

Job Description

Delivery Manager (Ref: 110616-0625)

Location:
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department:
Education

Position Type:
Fixed Term

Contract Duration:
18 months

Salary:
£46,735 – £55,755 per annum

About the Role

The University of Warwick is seeking an experienced and dynamic Delivery Manager to join our Education team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Warwick Transformation Programme, supporting key projects that will shape the future of our academic and operational landscape.

As Delivery Manager, you will work closely with the Education Leadership Team, departmental stakeholders, and colleagues across Professional Services. Your remit will include driving the implementation of new ways of working, leading projects such as re-evaluating the structure of the Warwick Academic Year and establishing a new operating model within the Education Group.

You will play a pivotal role in challenging existing practices, identifying practical solutions, and negotiating what successful delivery looks like in a complex and evolving environment.

For informal enquiries about this role, please contact Adam Child (Academic Registrar) at adam.child@warwick.ac.uk.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Skilled project managers with experience delivering complex change initiatives
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and leading teams towards successful outcomes
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with overseeing and coordinating the work of others
• Either experienced in Higher Education or have a strong understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics within a university setting

For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, please review the person specification in the job description.

About the Education Group

To learn more about the Education Group and its work, click here.

About the University

Founded in the 1960s with a spirit of innovation, collaboration, and ambition, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive institution.

We are proud to be:

• Ranked 67th globally and 10th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024)
• Recognised for the quality of our research, with 92% assessed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021)

At Warwick, you’ll join a diverse and forward-thinking community, dedicated to driving real-world impact. If you have the determination and energy to succeed, we’ll give you the opportunities to pursue your ambitions.

To find out more, visit our website.

Flexible Working

We welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time or flexible working arrangements, even when the role is advertised as full-time, unless there are clear business reasons why this is not feasible.

How to Apply

Closing Date:
Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply:

1. Complete and submit an application form before the deadline. Please allow plenty of time as applications cannot be submitted after the closing date, even if started earlier in the evening.
2. Attach your CV, which should include your full employment history, educational background, and any other relevant experience.
3. Include a cover letter outlining your motivations for applying and demonstrating, with examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria listed in the person specification.

Right to Work in the UK

If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK and require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please review detailed guidance here:
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