Job Ref: 215922124

Date: 2022-03-01 10:32:12

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Our client is the UK's largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education. Combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, we are committed to transforming lives through education.

They are looking to recruit a Senior Project Manager to join their Academic Services Team until 28th October 2022 on an FTC contract.

Paying between £42,149 – £50,296 per annum dependent on experience, working a 37 hour week. This role will be flexible working with travel to Milton Keynes when required and equipment is provided.

The role

The AL Contract Change Programme (ALCCP) is responsible for the successful transition of over 5,000 Associate Lecturers from workers on casual contracts to permanent employees of the Open University. This will end casualisation for colleagues who are at the heart of our relationship with our students.

The Senior Project Manager will play a key role in building the capability of the ALCCP to deliver change and improvement effectively. Reporting to the Programme Manager, it is an exciting, varied role, helping to shape important decisions at all levels and requiring close working with the workstreams in the programme.

The ideal candidate will have effective leadership, relationship-building, and communication skills, and be creative, pragmatic and proactive. They will be experienced in delivering projects/change in complex environments.

Skills and experience

Experience managing projects in complex environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience in creating business cases
Passion for problem solving

What you get in return

The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and excellent staff benefits, including 33 days' annual leave (plus 3 additional days for the Christmas closure period) and pension. They are an equal opportunities employer with an emphasis on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance.

The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

If you feel this role is on interest, and you are interested in reviewing a full person specification, please apply online or contact either Sophie Holmes or Angela Hoxley on (phone number removed)

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