Project Manager (Full Time, Permanent)

This key role will deliver institutional wide projects and will help successfully embed strategic change and business transformation.  A key first priority will be to support the delivery of our Harper Transform programme. As a Project Manager you will help support our business process transformation programme and ensure that our projects (Work Packages) and their outcomes are delivered, embedded, and impactful, aligning with both the operational and cultural goals of the University.

The postholder will also provide general project management support to other initiatives as required, reporting to the Strategy and Programme Manager. This includes supporting strategic planning, scoping other new initiatives, providing training and development on project management to upskill staff or providing advice and guidance to key stakeholders. 

Candidates will need to be educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with a formal project management qualification. 

Candidates are asked to outline detail of their experience in: 

Deep understanding and demonstrable experience of project management and delivery  Working within large complex programmes and projects Successfully building effective and collaborative relationships and managing stakeholders at different levels within an organisation to negotiate and influence outcomesProviding sound guidance to complex issuesSuccessful delivery on a people-focused change management programme (highly desirable) Delivery within the Higher Education sector (highly desirable) 

A proven record of delivering results within a given timescale will be assessed via presentation at the interview stage of the application process. 

If you have any queries or questions or for an informal discussion, please contact Ruby Adams, Strategy and Programme Manager, via e-mail at: radams@harper-adams.ac.uk  

Please apply online and submit full Curriculum Vitae (to include two referee details) along with a supporting statement (no longer than one A4 page) to include:

Why you feel you are able suitable for the role Why are you interested in this roleOutlining your experience as a project manager

First round interviews w/c 28 April via MS Teams, with in person interviews on 6 May 2025. 

If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa in the UK, please follow this link https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK and details about eligibility for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Closing Date: 10 Apr 2025

Department: Support Staff

Salary: £39,355 to £44,128 per annum The point of entry will be dependent upon relevant qualifications and experience