lancaster  |   £38,205

job title: faculty research project manager location: lancaster salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per year job type: permanent, full-time. we are open to discussing job share opportunities/part-time working and flexible working arrangements including working week and days/hours worked, flexible start and finish times or condensed hours. closing date: sunday 22nd october 2023. interview date: friday 3rd november 2023. the role: the faculty of health and medicine is looking for a faculty research project manager to support our growing research portfolio. when new grants are awarded there can be a gap between funding being agreed and the research project actually starting. however, there can be various research related tasks required to prepare for the grant starting formally. this might include preparing or gaining ethical approval or wider governance approvals. it may also involve supporting principal investigators once the grant starts, until they can employ a researcher to the project. you would be supporting 2-3 projects at a time including those with horizon europe funding, nihr but other funders too. you will be looking to develop their research skills across a range of health-related disciplines. the faculty of health & medicine provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. we are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the athena swan charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education. extra information: the faculty of health & medicine is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds across all roles and at all levels. lancaster university provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. we are committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the athena swan charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education. lancaster university is a disability confident committed employer. please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. candidates with experience of: faculty research manager, project manager, academic researcher, academic research manager, governance officer, will also be considered.

Closing on 08 Nov

  chichester  |   £43,516

attention skilled project managers in the construction, property and building industry! are you ready to take your career to the next level? we are actively seeking a highly experienced and professional project manager to join our economy planning and place team. with a strong background in construction/property project management, you will be responsible for overseeing complex projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. if you are a proactive leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you! apply to be part of our dynamic team and help make a difference to the lives of our residents within west sussex. for more information on the key skills as well as the qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the job description attached. the opportunity salary: £43,516 to £46,549 per annum contract type: permanentworking pattern: full time (37 hours per week - monday to friday) location: county hall, west street, chichester, po19 1rq (hybrid and flexible working) the role will offer hybrid working arrangements where the preference will be 2 days per week based at a county council building and 3 days working from home. final arrangements to be confirmed with successful candidate. all west sussex county council (wscc) employees have a wscc location as their contractual work location, however we do operate a 'smarter working' approach, this is something that you agree locally with your manager, for what works best for you, your role, and your team. more details will be shared once you start working. we're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle multiple projects simultaneously. strong communication and problem-solving abilities are a must, as you'll be the go to person for resolving any issues that may rise. in this role, you will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion. you will collaborate with various stakeholders including the council's outsourced multi-disciplinary consultant (mdc) and wscc services to ensure smooth operations and successful project delivery. to excel in this position, you will need a solid background in construction and property project management, with a strong focus on scheduling, budgeting, and quality control. your exceptional organisational and leadership skills will be key in keeping projects on track and within budget. rewards and benefits as an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. we aim to create a supportive, inclusive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. along with a generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus opportunity to buy additional leave). upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following: for a full list this can be found at our rewards and benefits page. further information the reference number for this role is eie01204. does this sound like the opportunity for you? click apply below, upload your cv and cover letter, outline your motivations for applying and explain how you meet the key skills in the attached job description. please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. this post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check. equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to west sussex county council. we welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. we ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. more information can be found on our application help page. rsi

Closing on 09 Oct

  york  |   £40,640

about the role joining us as a project manager, you will be part of the pmo team - a friendly, approachable, and dedicated team providing a project management service to both jrht and jrf. you’ll manage a portfolio of internal projects which are technical, finance or change focussed across jrht and jrf. there’s a lot of variety in our work, so you’ll need to be able manage a diverse portfolio which in return will give you the opportunity to learn about different areas of the organisation as you support them to deliver on their project objectives. we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and take the lead on several projects at various stages of the project lifecycle. as a project manager, you’ll ensure that the projects are scoped, planned, delivered, and embedded to deliver intended benefits and meet success criteria. you’ll work closely with the pmo manager, and with internal and external stakeholders as part of the project team. about you we’re looking for an experienced project manager - you’ll be responsible for a varied project portfolio and should be comfortable and confident in managing several small to medium sized projects at any given time. you should be able to evidence successful delivery of projects and be able to demonstrate effective knowledge and use of project management tools and techniques in doing so. you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of managing multiple stakeholders and building relationships across different levels. you will be confident in coordinating project/event activity, potentially across multiple locations, and motivating the project team to deliver. you’ll encourage collaboration to enable the successful delivery of projects. you’ll be proactive and able to prioritise your workload effectively, taking direction from the pmo manager and project sponsors where appropriate. you’ll be confident in providing clear written and verbal progress updates to relevant stakeholders. about us the joseph rowntree foundation (jrf) is an independent social change organisation working to solve uk poverty. the joseph rowntree housing trust (jrht) is a registered housing association and care provider in yorkshire and the north east. jrf and jrht are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the uk in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free uk. how to apply closing date for applications is 15th october 2023. additional information at jrf / jrht we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. so as life returns to normal, and for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home. our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at jrf/jrht we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. we positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty. we are a disability confident employer. this means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. we shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. if you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the disability confident scheme. joseph rowntree reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.

Closing on 31 Oct

  north london  |   £44,000

knight architects is a specialist mid-size design studio based in central london and maidenhead riverside. we work on extraordinary bridge and civil infrastructure projects across the globe, combining architecture, engineering, and urban design skills together in a single workspace. as a result of international new business wins, including in france, we are looking for a project manager to strengthen our team. immediate start desirable. key responsibilities lead the firm's contribution to projects or lead packages of work, in both cases with the support of others.create 3d models, produce sketches, diagrams, renders, plans, and documents, or 3d print.responsible for client liaison and presentations to the public and stakeholders.work upon several projects and tasks simultaneously.happy to travel to sites across france. skills and experience must be fluent in english and french (both verbal & written communication).experience in civil infrastructure, transport, aviation, railway at riba stages 0-7 (plus aps, apd, pro, act, visa, det, aor)project running experience: client-facing, stakeholder meetings, coordination between consultants and programme team, internal resourcing, deliverable deadlines.understanding of commercial opportunities and risks within projects.work within an established team on mid and large-scale international infrastructure projects.strong grasp of design communication, particularly project narrative.collaborate with design team to develop design solutions. knowledge of rhino (or other 3d modelling software), plus proficiency in adobe creative suite.experience with french projects would be advantageous. details permanent, full-time position in the uksalary £44,000-48,000 p.a. dependent on experiencevisa costs to be reimbursed by knight architects (if applicable)company benefits include: performance bonus scheme, company pension scheme, enhanced holiday entitlement, employee assistance programme, flexitime, and a this is an amazing opportunity for any immediately available designer to work on innovative schemes. please apply to the listed email below with a cv and a short selection of your best work in pdf format and less than 10 mb in size. knight architects is an equal opportunities employer, and no candidate will be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, gender, sexuality or disability.

Closing on 18 Oct

  chippenham  |   £45,000

we are currently seeking an experienced it project manager to join a well-established, family-run sme based in chippenham. as an it project manager you will be responsible for managing and implementing continuous improvements to our operating systems and it infrastructure. you will help leverage the latest tech to drive efficiency and give our client the competitive edge over competition in both customer service and efficiency. this will be very much of a project role getting involved in varied workload around system implementation/upgrades, cyber security and general infrastructure/network duties in an all encompassing it role. in return this progressive and growing business offer career progression, a great working environment and a truly unique opportunity to utilise the successful candidates skillset. responsibilities: building and developing m365 corporate governance and best practice including managing user adoption and training.ensuring all users personal devices are on the latest operating systems (windows 11) and using the latest software (m365).implementing mfa access to all systems across the business.integrating systems, such as salesforce, throughout the company.working with our msp to ensure the highest level of cyber security including getting and maintaining cyber essentials plus.running regular tests and training workshops across the business to ensure all users are cyber aware.scoping, reviewing, investigating and implementing an erp system upgrade from microsoft dynamics nav 2015 en prem (with customisations).developing, managing and maintaining hubspot crm user access, reporting, customisations and integration with other system.implementation and management of third-party edi integrations (customer and third-party warehouse integrations).scoping, investigating and implementing a customer web portal within budget and timeframe.web / erp integration for stock and order management.building and managing company-wide reporting including developing power bi.managing various third-party it support partners including reviewing partners as necessary.ad hoc 1st level it support before escalating to msp or other support partners.helping with staff it set up such as laptops and access to servers.supporting the set up of the new digital phone system.potential to help with the running of the website. requirements previous customer service experience.high level of project management skills, including project scoping, mapping, stakeholder management and budget and timeframe management.ability to identify and demonstrate roi.must be tenacious in follow up with the ability to maintain a relationship but hold key stakeholders to account, especially third-party service providers.process minded with the ability to map out and simplify processes.in depth, up to date knowledge of it, including m365 suite, en-prem and cloud server infrastructure and network infrastructure required.knowledge of dynamics nav/business central and hubspot desired.desire to remain constantly up to date with the evolution of tech and translate that into benefits and efficienciesquick to learn new things.hard working.organised and methodical.dynamic, conscientious and upbeat.self-motivated.tenacious, respectful and proactive. benefits salary of £45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable)bonus scheme25 days annual leavebirthday off and birthday gifts!monthly free lunch on sales meeting days + dressdown daysquarterly reward and recognition schemes

Closing on 10 Oct

  aylesbury  |   £45,000

do you want to be part of a growing business in a specialist niche market? do you have a 'winning’ mentality, eager to make a difference? great! we'd love to hear from you. our role: we have an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual with existing project management experience to work within operations at our site in aylesbury. the expectation is that the project team will take full ownership of a project at the point of commercial handover. your main responsibilities will be to ensure allocated projects are executed on time, to budget and meet customer expectations. strong customer relationship management based on trust and accuracy, as well as clear communications with internal and external stakeholders are key to the success of this position. who you'll interact with: as a member of the project team, you will report to the lead project manager you will be fully supported in the role by experts across the business. what you’ll need to succeed: minimum of an hnc/hnd in relevant engineering subject. experience in a previous project management role within a manufacturing environment. excellent communication skills in order to build strong relationships with various stakeholders including clients, suppliers and staff.high resilience and adaptability to deal constructively with conflicting priorities and setbacks.commercially focused, with an eye for detailstrong analytical skills to develop, analyse and provide commentary on project plans and performance.high integrityit competence what your key responsibilities will be: overview: you will manage and deliver all projects to maximise value, on time delivery and client satisfaction- advocating safe working practices at all times you will manage all customer changes, including securing variation orders. you will be expected to manage these projects proactively, to mitigate all risks and ensure profitability and customer expectations are met, as a minimum you will work across the full value chain from our clients to suppliers to understand their working methods and requirements. this will enable us to manage interactions such as drawing approvals, witness testing, transportation, documentation, third party requirements and importantly changes to timetables and technical specifications. specific duties: act as the point of contact between the client and the company, promoting a professional approach at all times. recognise, present, and negotiate variations with the customer using internal specialists as required. for example: thermal design engineer, mechanical engineer etc. develop a suitable contract programme and ensure that the contract activities are carried out to meet the programme requirements, tracking the status of specific duties be responsible for the customer contact post order and all liaison internally to ensure right first time ( rft), on-time delivery (otd) and costs are in line with project expectation be the voice of the customer within stt. you will be expected to lead customer queries post order by involving internal stakeholders as required. champion safe working practice and standards as a priority to successful project delivery. customer visits are required as part of the project managers role. this will include, but not be limited to, managing customer complaints, supporting sales activities, inspection of special items from suppliers and face to face meetings with the customer. lead the communications across all departments involved. provide the bad as well as the good news, advise customers of delays and additional costs as required and appropriate following co-ordination with the responsible salesperson and management where items do not correspond, the project manager should lead resolution involving relevant stakeholders and, if necessary, the customer to resolve any differences from both a technical and commercial perspective check the costs once the above has been completed, ensuring the major items have been included. confirm the main materials, inspection, and certification are in accordance with the agreed scope of supply complete comprehensive contract reviews and report findings and recommendations. fulfilment of specification: at handover, the project manager must ensure the commercial department have completed all necessary data and that the programme is achievable. at every stage safety, quality, otd and costs are critical measures. these all need to be managed effectively to ensure customer expectations are met. establish the contract budgets and ensure costs remain within budget. key dates from the programme are to be proactively monitored, with responsible departments being chased to meet their commitments. the project manager must liaise internally with the departments within the business and externally with customers for approvals and inspections if required with the focus being to meet all key milestone dates. you are expected to pro-actively escalate significant risks to the stt exec team at the earliest opportunity how we'll support you: you will have ongoing support in systems and technical and training in line with the needs of the role and business.

Closing on 12 Oct

  wolverhampton  |   £46,047

senior project manager 18-month fixed term contract vacancy at university of wolverhampton up to £53,353 per annum, hybrid working, 30 annual leave days plus of bank holidays, minimum of 4-5 concessionary days leave, employee discounts, generous pension scheme & many other benefits hays technology are working in partnership with the university of wolverhampton to recruit a senior technology project manager within the directorate of continuous improvement. the directorate of continuous improvement is focussed on enabling transformation across the university, providing a centre of excellence for business change, continuous process improvement and consistent programme/project delivery. as a directorate, this team seeks to provide impactful positive change, that aligns to the university’s strategic objectives and that is embedded into the organisation through strong collaboration with colleagues across the university. the successful candidate will lead and deliver the ‘enhancing our approach to student interventions’ project as part of the programme for improving student outcomes. main responsibilities: delivery of complex business change and technology enabled based projects to time, cost, quality and scope.management of direct and matrix-based project teams to ensure high quality delivery according to the business case as approved.resource management and planning to ensure that the project has a constant supply of the necessary skills, headcount and services including for the transitional processes at the end of the project to deliver a sound operational service.influencing direction, support and engagement for the project through a top-quality project communications skillset – whether at executive or support team level.external engagement with suppliers, sector bodies and other sources of expertise, visibility for the university, networking relationships, technology current awareness and best practice.application of standard good project management practice, using a wide variety of techniques and processes – including but not limited to the prince2 project management framework.continuous improvement of project management principles and processes within team and wider university, with a lead responsibility to contribute and support ongoing maturity and capability within project management practice. in order to apply, you must have the following skills, knowledge and experience: professional qualifications in project management and/or it or equivalent experience.previous experience as a senior project manager who has delivered technology & digital projects in a complex environment.delivery of change management in terms of culture, processes and technology.in-depth understanding of the university sector, with direct experience in a large and complex university equivalent to wolverhampton.detailed knowledge of the technologies underpinning a digital campus programme as delivered as the technologies being delivered under this heading in the wider higher education sector.marketplace knowledge in terms of technology, services and partners.proven successful engagement with external suppliers on a partnership basis.experience of engaging challenging stakeholders within complex universities.successful resolution of major project-related issues.experience of financial and resource planning and management.exceptional organisational skills and ability to react effectively and quickly to change. interviews will take place the week commencing 11th september. if you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your cv.

Closing on 06 Oct

  nottingham  |   £39,550

nottingham college is currently undertaking the delivery of a multi-million-pound capital and maintenance plan which is designed to improve the range and quality of facilities available to our staff and students across the college’s campuses. the estates department of nottingham college is recruiting for an estates project manager to work within our projects team. this is a fantastic opportunity to join a department which is committed to supporting nottingham college in achieving excellence through delivery of our strategic objectives. you will provide a high-quality project management function across multiple projects related to the colleges estates and sustainability strategies, ensuring they are efficiently and effectively delivered. you will work closely with a range of colleagues across the college whilst delivering an extremely interesting portfolio of projects. assisting the head of energy and carbon reduction in formulating carbon management plans and developing project delivery programmes you will also contribute to the creation of project mandates and business cases for committee approval and in conjunction with others, develop, review, analyse and implement competitive tender documents and contractual documentation. benefits of working at nottingham college include: · 39 days holiday + bank holidays · access to nus/totum discount · access to the local government pension scheme · annual travel passes scheme · cycle to work scheme · employee assistance helpline about you you will have a proven track record of similar work. you will have a good well-rounded knowledge of your work area/discipline and the built environment. you will have the ability to successfully deliver multiple strategic, complex projects, safely, on time, on budget and on programme. the post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the role profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process. interviews/assessments tbc our values mean we work together, as one team. as one team in our commitment to creating an inclusive environment, promoting inclusivity and respect with a culture that supports our college community of staff and students to achieve their full potential and celebrate all aspects of diversity. achieving our aim to be an employer of choice will be through striving to lead an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation. we believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results. we want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities that we serve. we also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop. we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. nottingham college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. background checks including employer references and an enhanced dbs check will be required for this role.

Closing on 06 Oct