The Strategic Projects and Change Unit at Bath Spa University is recruiting a full-time manager to lead change projects, new ways of working and process improvements. The post sits in a unit focused on supporting Academic Schools and building sustainable portfolio development, a key priority of the university's Strategy 2035. The work centres on strategic support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic and Heads of Schools, plus cross-university projects, with hybrid working and occasional travel to London and Birmingham.
What the job involves
- Manage and facilitate change projects, new ways of working and process improvements across the university
- Provide strategic support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic and Heads of Schools on project and change initiatives
- Review, develop and integrate university-wide portfolio development processes and reporting
- Lead communication and stakeholder engagement for portfolio development and strategic initiatives within Research and Knowledge Exchange
- Support senior governance groups, ensuring effective coordination and oversight
- Take responsibility for end-to-end management of cross-university projects where agreed by the University Executive Board
- Support the wider remits of the Strategic Projects and Change Unit, including Academic Schools and sustainable portfolio development
- Travel to London and Birmingham on occasion
Qualifications
- Recognised project management qualification
Experience
- Proven, successful project management experience
- Experience of working at a strategic level across a varied workload
- Experience of working in higher education or a comparable environment
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Effective communication with a diverse audience
- Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and approaches
Other
- Self-motivated, structured and calm under pressure
What’s offered
- Defined benefit pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme or Teacher's Pension Scheme)
- Enhanced paid leave of 41 to 46 days depending on the role
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible working environment, on-site nursery and enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme with on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Discounts and financial benefits through an app
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