Senior Officer R&E Project Delivery

Location: Wolverhampton Campus, Walsall Campus, Telford Campus

As Senior Officer Strategic Research and Enterprise Development, you will take responsibility and oversight for the delivery support of a portfolio of strategic projects across the university. You will be directly responsible for the delivery of project support to this portfolio, including acting as temporary project manager for high-risk projects to minimise risk to the university, managing communications with key external stakeholders, developing project plans, risk and issue management, recruitment and troubleshooting.

You will lead on the delivery of key processes, including the due diligence process, coordinating reviews and escalating risks as necessary.

You will develop and deliver a range of regular innovative initiatives to support university wide collaboration and interdisciplinary working and deliver training on all aspects of research and enterprise (R&E) project management, linking with other teams in RED and beyond for maximum benefit and impact.

We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact. You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of managing or supporting R&E projects; have experience of working effectively with key stakeholders at local, regional and UK levels; demonstrate excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in all situations to varied audiences; be comfortable working flexibly and at pace in a rapidly changing environment with a positive and solution-focussed approach.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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Closing Date: 02/04/2025

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