Head of Strategic Projects and Change - York, United Kingdom - York St John University

York St John University

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York, United Kingdom

4 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Department:
Strategy & Projects

Location:

York

Salary:

£53,353 to £63,673

Closing Date:
Sunday 12 March 2023 at midnight

Interview Date:
Tuesday 28 March 2023

Reference:
052-23

Full time, Permanent

Location:
York

The University
York St John University is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of the historic City of York.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

We have strategic growth plans and transformational projects focused on improving our areas of strength to further increase our reputation and embed our status as an anchor institution.

All our plans are routed in our values and mission as a University which will ensure you work in a supportive environment where your talent will be nurtured so that you can accomplish your ambitions.

The Team
The Strategic Projects and Change team is responsible for enabling the University to meet its strategic intent.

Through management of projects and programmes, alongside supporting others to use a project management toolkit, the team's sole purpose is to deliver change.

We are a well-respected team within the University with the opportunity to manage an exciting array of projects that bring a range of benefits to the institution.

We sit within York St John's vibrant city centre campus and have the chance to work alongside a variety of departments within the school.

The Role

Under the leadership of the Director of Strategy and Projects, you will empower your team to collaboratively deliver projects, programmes, and operational excellence initiatives.

You will be responsible for supporting colleagues within the organisation to run their own projects by sharing the department's bespoke project management toolkit, providing coaching on project management best practice and being an ambassador for change.

You will have experience of leading a team and delivering high-profile projects. Your interpersonal skills will be exceptional and you will have expertise in negotiation, influence and persuasion.

Key Requirements

Do you enjoy a challenge and have the ability to enthuse others? Are you able to think strategically? Are you able to influence strategic stakeholders? Do you thrive when working collaboratively to tackle problems? Do you have a track record of successfully managing projects that involve cross-disciplinary teams? If so, we want to hear from you.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including

Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
Pension scheme
Health Cash Plan after one years' service
Employee Assistance Programme
Relocation expenses package for certain roles

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities to support staff from different backgrounds.

As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

Closing Date - Sunday 12 March 2023 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 28 March 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

£53,353.00-£63,673.00 per year