Head of Planning and Projects, Institute of Sport 

Manchester

Grade 10 (£56,921 to £65,814)

Permanent

Ref: 7821

If you are a senior professional with significant experience in planning and projects and you have a strong interest in sport, we would love to hear from you.

At Manchester Metropolitan University, we are committed to developing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for our students, whilst also building a research-rich culture to address some of the biggest challenges facing society today. Sport is an area of academic strength at the University and our Institute of Sport (IoS) has an ambitious vision to use world leading research that drives impact through change in policy and practice, to optimise elite performance and enhance community health.

To support and enable that vision, we have created a new role which presents an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership of all planning and project activities of the IoS, which align with the University's strategic priorities.

About the role

We are seeking an individual with the ability to lead on the planning and delivery of an innovative, ambitious and transformative portfolio of IoS projects and activity. Our ideal candidate will have significant experience working collaboratively with a wide range of both internal and external senior stakeholders, to effectively plan and build effective and productive relationships which deliver high-value outcomes and impact.

Working closely with the Director of the IoS and the Head of Business Engagement & Partnerships (IoS), you will work on new opportunities and will lead IoS planning and projects activity with a range of stakeholders and partners. You will proactively seek new areas of strategic opportunity and will develop proposals, including business cases. To ensure that key benefits and outcomes are achieved, you will design, implement and support effective governance structures for IoS projects and activities. You will have experience of managing complex streams of activity to a high quality, within budget.

In this role, you will work with a wide range of Academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University, so you will need to be comfortable and experienced working in a matrix management structure. Exceptional communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively with all levels of seniority will both be critical. Our ideal candidate will be proactive, enjoy working flexibly and appreciate variety in their work. You will either have either a Project Management Qualification (such as Prince 2) or demonstrable equivalent experience.

About you

You will need to be passionate about sport and be used to working with, and influencing, a wide range of senior stakeholders. You will need to be goal-orientated to ensure that the ambition of the IoS is translated into actions and is achieved. You will be an advocate of good governance and also a team player with strong leadership and project management skills, as well as an attention to detail, to ensure effective delivery of projects and activities.

You will be comfortable leading and managing cross-institutional projects and activities and will have a strong track record of building successful relationships. You will be passionate about service quality and comfortable working in an outcome-orientated environment, with KPIs.
 

About Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University has been proudly driving progress for more than two centuries. As one of the UK's largest and most popular universities, we're a force for good, dedicated to delivering outstanding research and excellent education.

Much more than a university, we are a place where ambitious people unite as a community and make meaningful connections. Where world-class facilities combine with exceptional minds to improve lives through innovation. We welcome those who are committed, talented, and hardworking. We want to work with people who believe in our values and are as driven as we are to achieve shared goals, together as one.

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Closing date: 17 November 2024

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