Senior Project Manager

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

Do you have the passion and drive to lead high profile, regional and national, widening participation and fair access collaborative projects?

Newcastle University is a sector leader in this area, and you will work closely with senior colleagues at Partner universities and sector organisations as well as providing expertise and leadership across the University for partnership working and widening participation. A substantial part of the role will focus on Realising Opportunities. This is a national collaboration involving 14 universities, improving access to research intensive universities, which has supported over 10,000 students so far. You will also lead the university's involvement in the IntoUniversity Newcastle East learning centre which the University opened in November 2021, in partnership with IntoUniversity and Northumbria University.

You will benefit from modern office working space in the heart of Newcastle City Centre and a blended working environment.

This post is a fixed term, 12-month maternity cover post, starting from 1 May 2023 or as close to this date as possible.

We would welcome requests for secondments from internal colleagues and you should discuss this with your line manager before applying.

Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday 25 April 2023. Interviews are to be held in person, on campus. Arrangements can be made for online interviews should this be necessary.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should be a detailed supporting statement outlining why you would be a good fit for this role.

Please note, Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Sarah Beech, Senior Project Manager of Realising Opportunities at sarah.beech@ncl.ac.uk

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