Project Manager (Evolve Futures)

This fixed-term post is available immediately (subject to funding) in Exeter Innovation until 31 March 2025. The post is 0.8 FTE and the appointee will be hybrid, based at the Penryn Campus, Cornwall.

Main purpose of the job:
The Evolve Futures project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The project brings together an interdisciplinary team from multiple research faculties and organisations in the Southwest. It will support innovation and inclusive expansion while building resilience in SMEs and is aimed at supporting Cornwall’s entrepreneurs and business community. The programme will involve a series of events and activities as part of this support to businesses.

The post-holder will work closely with other EI-based staff on the project, researchers across the three University faculties, as relevant, and connect with a variety of external partners to create positive impact for CIoS. We also expect a high degree of coordination and communication among other SPF-funded project teams both internally and externally.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the project team, leading delivery in the final six months of this business-facing project. They will be responsible for ensuring project targets are met in line with funder requirements, managing the project budget and ensuring all project documentation is created, reported and stored in accordance with stringent funder requirements.

They will support the wider team with project events, updating social media, creating case studies and interacting with businesses to complete required paperwork and providing updates. They will liaise with project members and university colleagues and the business community, taking a lead in client relationship management where required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter
We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campuses and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information
Please contact Zita Morris (Regional Programmes Manager), z.morris2@exeter.ac.uk.

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