Senior Project Manager for the Access & Participation Plan (part time) (REG089221)

The role of Senior Project Manager for the Access and Participation Plan (APP) offers an exciting opportunity to use your professional skills and experience in project management to support the implementation of the University of Nottingham's APP. This role reports to the Associate Director of Strategy Implementation in the Planning, Performance and Strategic Change directorate and works closely with the Pro Vice Chancellors for Education and Student Experience and for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

Supported by the University of Nottingham strategy, the five-year Access and Participation Plan aims to deliver equality of opportunity across the whole student lifecycle from access, through to continuation, success and progression. Colleagues and departments across the institution including Widening Participation and Outreach, Education Excellence, Student Services, Governance and Assurance, Libraries, Careers and Employability and all Faculties are actively engaged with the delivery of the APP. Ambitious targets have been set and an APP Steering Group formed to oversee and monitor progress, ensuring the plan is fully embedded across the institution. 

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for leading, coordinating and supporting the activity within the APP programme of work, using their project management experience, skills and tools to ensure an effective and efficient approach. The successful candidate will have an understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion issues and challenges, understanding how these might impact on students within a University setting. You will be able to work proactively and positively with a wide range of colleagues at all levels across the different Faculties, Schools & Departments. Excellent communication and organisational skills, a focus on supporting others to deliver results and managing change within a large and complex organisation are essential to the role.  

This permanent role is part-time (21 hours per week).

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Anne Partington, anne.partington@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 28 Apr 2021
Category: Administrative, Professional and Managerial (APM)