Project Manager Curriculum & Portfolio

This role will be based on the University Campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you experienced in managing projects or implementing change? Are you looking to develop your career as a Project Manager? Can you work confidently and assertively with a range of stakeholders, using coaching, negotiating and influencing skills to achieve successful outcomes? Are you a flexible and creative problem solver? Do you prepare outputs of the highest quality?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

Overview Of The Role

This role will be focussed on supporting and driving change within the Faculty of Medicine and Health as it works towards addressing the Health and Social Care Workforce Plans alongside the University Curriculum Redefined Programme. The Project Manager role will have a link to the Curriculum Redefined Programme and work closely with colleagues in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. Juggling priorities, managing both stakeholder expectations and risks, you will be responsible for delivering change: planning; managing risks and issues; benefits tracking and providing accurate and articulate reports on their progress. With relevant experience in applying best practice methodologies, you will have some understanding of the HE environment and the ability to challenge accepted norms, as well as being comfortable working with limited supervision.

What We Offer In Return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!

Generous pension scheme plus life assurance-the University contributes 21.6% of salary

Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.

Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Name: Liz Hindmarsh, Strategic Projects Team Manager

Email: [email protected]

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit:www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Further details:

• Candidate Brief