Project Manager (Maternity Cover) - Grade 7

The Liverpool City Region Civic Data Cooperative (CDC) is looking to appoint a Project Manager (Maternity Cover) to manage the delivery of CDC’s core projects.

Our vision is to create a vibrant, internationally visible civic data environment creating a common purpose to make health-related data from the region’s people work for the people. Based on a collaborative, open approach to governance the co-operative supports people and organisations to improve the lives of Liverpool City Region residents while driving economic growth in health tech and digital. The project is one of the flagship programmes of the Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL), a University of Liverpool interdisciplinary research centre for global health innovation. The CDC works with a wide range of partners to deliver on this vision, including the University of Liverpool, NHS organisations, Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, as well as local commercial and international organisations.

The team are now looking for a well organised individual who can manage a diverse portfolio of projects including coordinating a large group of internal and external stakeholders including members of the public. This work will also include monthly and quarterly financial reporting and performance monitoring against the funders set objectives.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be highly organised and structured with the ability to create solutions to complex problems
• Have relevant experience of project, programme and/or portfolio management
• Have experience balancing multiple projects simultaneously
• Have experience of negotiating and managing contracts with external suppliers
• Have experience of finance and budget management including grant administration
• Work collaboratively and inclusively to build systems that work across boundaries
• Have confidence in networking and organising senior stakeholders and members of the public alike
• Have an ability to work independently and proactively

You will manage a portfolio of projects focussed on digital health innovation, public engagement research and data platform development.

Ideally candidates would be available to start on the 10^th March 2025. The post is available until the 31^st December 2025 with hybrid/flexible working. When in the office, the role will be based in the Liverpool Science Park.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Ms Emma Lo, CDC/CHIL Programme Manager emma.lo@liverpool.ac.uk.

Although the university has a hybrid working system, the expectation is that the successful applicant appointed to this role will be expected to work more than 60% on campus.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk

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