SUMIT Programme Manager

Queen’s Communities and Place (QCAP) is an AHSS Faculty flagship research initiative based in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. It launched in November 2021, and supports the creation of research partnerships between world-leading academics and partner communities. QCAP focuses on a “place based” approach, harnessing local expertise, insight, and academic expertise to create and test novel solutions to previously intractable problems. In addition to this, it provides the opportunity to work with other national and international partners, sharing knowledge and best practice and creating new, sustainable partnerships for the longer term.

About the person:

QCAP is seeking a dedicated and motivated SUMIT Programme Manager. The postholder will be a dedicated project manager for the SUMIT project, responsible for coordinating the delivery of the PEACEPLUS SUMIT project in line with contractual responsibilities to the funder, Special EU Programme Board (SEUPB).

The postholder will coordinate the project across all partners, liaising with staff and acting as a contact point between the Lead Partner, Project Partners, Associate Partners and funders.

The postholder will define and maintain the standards for the SUMIT project and support the Programme Board and the Strategic Advisory Board in the administration and delivery of the project. The postholder will ensure the risks and issues are monitored for quality, the recruitment and procurement procedures are adhered to, and financial controls are in place in line with University and funders processes and procedures.

SUMIT is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• A degree and/or post graduate or professional qualification in a relevant subject, plus substantial broad management/professional experience in similar or related roles; OR
• Substantial vocational and relevant management experience demonstrating management ability in an appropriate professional or specialist capacity in a similar work environment.
• Essential experience:
  • Significant project management experience of large scale multi-institutional projects.
  • Presenting directly to senior management and external boards.
  • Experience of networking and initiating collaborations across academic, charities, community, healthcare and/or funding bodies.
  • Experience and high-level knowledge of manging EU funded projects.
  • Experience of managing large budgets.
  • Experience of report writing including management plans and progress reports.
  • Experience of leading a team of staff and collaborative partnerships to ensure the achievement of objectives and business plan implementation.
  • Experience of data management in compliance with GDPR requirements.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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