Business Improvement and Project Manager (Course Administration)

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Fixed term for 12 months, 37 hours per week

We are seeking to appoint a Business Improvement and Project Manager for our Course Administration Team, as part of a transformational change project which sees the convergence of teams formerly based in academic schools and central services.

This is a pivotal role in the effective transformation of course administration, with an initial focus on how we deliver a consistent and rationalised course administrative function to the different academic schools.

You will possess an analytical approach and either hold a Project Management qualification or have equivalent experience of managing projects in a complex organisation; and will be educated to degree level or with significant equivalent work experience.

Key duties include:

• Managing a range of projects and initiatives
• Provide project reporting and status to senior management
• To envision and incorporate new ideas and initiatives, and ensure that these are implemented effectively by the course administration team and relevant stakeholders
• To author and develop processes and procedures to meet the University's needs for course administration
• To lead and facilitate cross university operational groups bringing together practitioners
• To build genuine, open and productive relationships with stakeholders across the University to drive positive step-changes in service and react with agility to changing priorities

You will have extensive project management and/or business improvement experience and will be able to satisfy all other essential criteria detailed in the person specification.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Information enquiries can be made by contacting Jessica Procter, Head of Student Regulations and Course Administration: j.procter@hud.ac.uk

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.