RICHeS: Transforming Access
Programme Manager: Access and Impact
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Programme Manager: Access and Impact
Requisition ID: 29508 Location: Newcastle, GB Contract Type: Fixed Term Working Pattern: Part Time (0.3FTE) Start Date: 1 September 2026 (estimated) End Date: 31 March 2031
About the Role
Newcastle University is seeking a Programme Manager to join the School of History, Classics, and Archaeology in facilitating the next phase of the RICHeS-funded project: Transforming Access to Mediterranean Cultural Heritage Science Collections.
This exciting opportunity represents a collaboration between Newcastle University, the British School at Athens, the British Institute at Ankara, and the British School at Rome. The team developed a versatile heritage science collections management system, enabling previously unavailable heritage science collections to be hosted and shared efficiently. In the next phase, the project will:
- Extend digital humanities capabilities
- Structure digital data for online accessibility
- Benefit researchers, educators, and the public
The Programme Manager (PM)—based at Newcastle University—will:
- Drive the intellectual and research agenda alongside the Principal Investigator (PL)
- Oversee governance of the shared infrastructure
- Coordinate engagement with stakeholders and prospective partners
- Support communication and outreach activities
- Ensure financial reporting, progress tracking, governance, and project planning
- Maintain coordination among multiple international institutions
- Manage risk, issues, and progress reporting
- Collaborate with the Education Access Research Associate and Digital Access IT Lead to:
- Increase accessibility to the infrastructure
- Track impact
- Identify new funding opportunities
- Develop educational resources
The role is attractive due to flexible/hybrid working arrangements. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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- Leadership in multidisciplinary project coordination
- Ability to **itis key to clearly and consistently represent research findings as varying stakeholder levels
- Commitment to research ethics and inclusion
Key Accountabilities
- Collect, analyse, and interpret research data to derive conclusions
- Coordinate individual work with collective project objectives, utilising problem-solving and planning
- Present research progress and outcomes to Principle Investigators (PIs) or governing groups
- Disseminate findings in formats such as reports, papers, or chapters
- Manage use of applicable research resources (e.g., laboratories, workshops)
- Track programme components across academic, heritage, and educational sectors
- Identify funding opportunities to expand education access capabilities
- Procure and communicate with external partners to boost infrastructure adoption
- Collaborate on the project’s dissemination strategy
- Propose technical/methodological enhancements to project execution
- Evaluate findings to guide future investigations
- Communicate research outcomes at conferences or publish in peer-reviewed outlets
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Digital Humanities expertise
- Interest in machine-readable data and AI-powered learning applications
- Budget management experience
- Programme Management professional track record
- Keen attention to detail and ability to deliver precise outputs
- Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences (e.g., media, stakeholders)
- Strong skills in:
- Analysing data and summarising results
- Collaborative teamwork
- Proficiency in office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Research-focused creativity and problem-solving abilities
- Research environment awareness
- Experience in:
- Conference presentations
- Publication in reputable outlets
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Attributes & Behaviours
- Multiskilled research team collaboration
- Ability to negotiate and prioritise multiple deadlines
- Commitment to professional development and continuous learning
- Understanding of equality, inclusion, and diversity best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cultural Heritage Science (or related field)
- PhD in Cultural Heritage Science preferred (or near completion)
Additional Notes
- Employment Score: Part-Time (0.3FTE), Fixed-Term (31 March 2031)
- Known as a ‘Research Innovation’ role; development competencies align with Research Innovation Role Profiles
Application details:
- Attach a CV, two reference contact details, and a cover letter demonstrating alignment with essential/desirable criteria.
- Contact the advertiser for informational discussions:
- Ms Sophie Moore | sophie.moore2@ncl.ac.uk (about essential requirements or PIC questions)
Newcastle University Values
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Recognising diversity as a fundamental strength, Newcastle pledges:
- Sanctuary University status to offer refuge to fleeing violence
- Athena Swan Gold award for gender equality excellence
- Race Equality Charter Bronze acknowledgment for anti-racism efforts
- Disability Confident employer status (interviews guaranteed for disabled applicants)
Research Metrics
Underpins research culture: advocates open, inclusive, high-quality evaluation mechanisms.
Further Context
- Explore the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences: www.ncl.ac.uk/hass
- Project background: Research – Transforming Access
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