Assistant Project Manager

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% at postgraduate level), from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”

Background

Property & Facilities is a busy department delivering a diverse range of services to staff, students, and visitors to the University, which includes Timetabling, Project Management, Security, Maintenance and Facilities. The role sits within the Capital Projects Team.

Responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting in the delivery of objectives and outputs for specific capital projects which contribute to the University’s Vision and Estates Strategy. To manage minor & capital projects including budget , programme and risk management.

The postholder will have management responsibility for more than one scheme as well as contributing to capital projects under the direct management responsibility of others

Person Specification

Good Communication skills , Good time management, provide property related experience, experience managing projects, ability to manage good relationships and problem solving skills.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for applications: 25th July 2024 at 11:59pm.

Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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