Strategic Projects & Change Manager

We are currently seeking a Strategic Projects & Change Manager, who will play a key role in managing and facilitating change projects, new ways of working, and process improvements across the university.

You will also support the wider remits of the Strategic Projects & Change Unit, which will have a focus of supporting the Academic Schools and ensuring sustainable Portfolio Development, as a key priority within the University’s Strategy 2035

About the Role

Within the role you will provide strategic support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic and Heads of Schools in delivering key project and change initiatives across the University.

Responsibilities will include reviewing, developing and integrating university-wide portfolio development processes and reporting, alongside leading communication and stakeholder engagement for portfolio development and strategic initiatives within Research and Knowledge Exchange.

You will also support relevant senior governance groups, ensuring effective coordination and oversight, and take responsibility for the end-to-end management of cross-university projects, where appropriate and as agreed by the University Executive Board.

Travel to London and Birmingham may be required on occasion

About You

• Proven, successful project management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience
• Self-motivated, structured and calm under pressure
• Experience of working at a strategic level across a varied workload
• Experience of working in the HE sector or comparable environment
• Recognised project management qualification
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and approaches For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 7 - Starting from £39,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

*The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

*Please Note: This is a hybrid role based in Bath, with occasional travel to London and Birmingham required.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.