Project Manager

About us

The Office of the Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation and Global Engagement) – VP RIGE – brings together a range of functions, services and resources for the UCL community and external partners. We are dedicated to supporting people, crossing boundaries and enabling responsible impact – for the greater good, locally, nationally and internationally.

As part of RIGE, UCL Innovation & Enterprise are a group of specialist teams working with students and staff to encourage a spirit of enterprise, create links with the outside world and accelerate UCL’s innovation and impact.

UCL Innovation & Enterprise's work is at the heart of UCL’s ambition to change the world for the better and plays a vital part in our shared mission to tackle the great global challenges of our time.

About the role

We are looking for a new team member to join the Innovation and Enterprise Project Management Office (PMO). This is an exciting opportunity to manage and drive forward key strategic projects focused on accelerating UCL’s innovation and impact – ensuring that all projects are delivered to a high standard and in compliance with funder regulations and university policies.

The role holder will work closely with colleagues across Innovation & Enterprise to manage a variety of projects, as well as supporting the oversight and governance of the wider PMO portfolio and driving forward continuous improvement activity.
This role is being offered as a full-time permanent position.

The advert will close on 20-05-24 at 23:59 GMT. Early application submission is recommended.

Please attach a cover letter to tell us why you have applied for this role, and the skills and experience you bring that are required in the person specification and job description.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held during the week commencing 03-06-24.

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Tamsin Sainsbury-Hyde, Senior Project Manager – .

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In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.

About you

You will have experience of overseeing and managing projects across the full project lifecycle, consistently delivering outcomes of a high standard, on time and within budget. You will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders. Additionally, you will be a ‘hands-on’ individual who is proactive, able to work accurately and exhibits strong problem-solving skills.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits.

Explore more about our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at UCL's Rewards and Benefits Page.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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