Director of Strategic Projects Office

About the job

This role is a permanent position with a competitive starting salary of £93,598 per annum.

Interviews to be held 1st July 2025. 

GatenbySanderson is acting as an employment agency advisor to Kingston University on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit the above 'Apply' link.

The Role

The Strategic Projects Office is a new Department for the University, that has been established to strengthen our ability to implement the Town House Strategy and associated strategic change projects. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director of the SPO will lead the office responsible for successful delivery of strategic projects, ensuring targeted outcomes are achieved, in budget and within timescales and to required quality standards. The role will include establishing, owning and providing ongoing assurance for an aligned way of working and delivering programmes and projects across the University.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading PMOs within complex environments, with significant experience in stakeholder engagement, communication, operational and strategic management, including policy adherence and development, risk frameworks, and compliance. They will also have proven skills in negotiation and influencing outcomes.

Why Join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• 35 days annual leave (Full time equivalent)
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre
• Discounts on Perks a Work
• Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University
• Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning
• Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money

Kingston Company values:

Innovative:  To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress 

Inclusive:   To value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully 

Enterprising: To recognise and act on opportunities 

Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities 

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

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