Project Manager - Maternity Cover

Turning Passion into Purpose:

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of a Project Manager within its Research, Enterprise, and Innovation (REI) department. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the university's vibrant expansion in research and enterprise endeavours, aligned with a 5-year Corporate Strategy. Your work will be crucial in driving high-profile initiatives that further solidify LSBU's reputation as a research and innovation leader, both locally and globally.

This role is offered on a fixed-term, 12-month, Maternity Cover contract. 

As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing a diverse range of grant-funded and commercial projects, collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal resource allocation and project success.

In this role, you will contribute to the growth of LSBU's portfolio of grants, establishing robust relationships with public and private organisations while managing the delivery of multiple projects across the university's academic ecosystem.

Working hand in hand with the Programme Manager and the Head of Post-Award and Project Management, you will be at the forefront of strategic initiatives that leverage LSBU's research strengths and contribute to local and international research and innovation grants and contracts.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Proven track record of successful project management, including budget/resource control.
• Degree plus preferably relevant professional qualifications and/or relevant experience.
• Excellent leadership and management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Efficient risk and issue management skills.
• Highly organised and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Technology proficient. Familiarity with CRM tools is desirable

Benefits of Working With Us:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

How to Apply:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button via our careers website. 

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Gulnara Otten
• Head of Post-Award and Project Management
• otten@lsbu.ac.uk
  
  

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Thursday 12^th September 2024
• Interview/assessment - week commencing 16^th September 2024
  
  

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on the individual circumstances of the candidate this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. More details on this can be found within the candidate pack. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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