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Operations and Project Officer

University of Kent - Kent Medway Medical School

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £28,762 to £32,348
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 26th May 2023
Closes: 18th June 2023
Job Ref: KMMS-174-23

If you have experience of coordinating complex projects and can demonstrate strengths in organisation, leading and motivating people to deliver key objectives, this role within our Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) could be just right for you.  

Working closely with the Operations Manager and line managing three members of the Operations Team, this role will focus on supporting key operational activities within KMMS, and providing direct support to the Project Manager by contributing to project planning and process improvement.

As an Operations and Project Officer you will:

  • operate as senior member of the Operations team provide strong administrative support and guidance relating to multiple Operations activities
  • coordinate multiple aspects of Project activity, ensuring the efficient running and delivery of projects against key milestones
  • liaise with a broad range of stakeholders across both institutions
  • prioritise workloads and that of others in line with shifting deadlines and competing demands.

To be successful in this role you will have/be:

  • educated to A-Level or equivalent
  • substantial experience in a similar role providing administrative support and coordination
  • excellent IT skills, particularly in the use of MS Office packages (intermediate level)
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and effective facilitation and negotiation skills and the ability to produce clear and concise written materials.
  • line management/supervisory experience and the ability to motivate and supervise staff effectively

KMMS opened to our first cohort of 108 pioneer students in September 2020. Our vision for KMMS is to create a new medical school for Kent and Medway that becomes a beacon for first-class medical education and research. The School will attract the most talented aspiring doctors from within the local community and beyond, offering training and development opportunities that will help to keep that talent in Kent and Medway.  Our staff enjoy competitive salaries, an occupational pension scheme, generous holiday entitlements and a great working environment.

Please see the links below to view the full job description.  If you believe you meet the essential criteria as outlined within the document, we would welcome an application from you.  If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources team at natshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: KMMS-174-23.

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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