Research and Enterprise Project Delivery Officer x2

Research and Enterprise Project Delivery Officer x2 posts

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The University of Wolverhampton has a proud heritage of excellence in research, knowledge exchange and enterprise which has had a significant impact regionally and informs our teaching. The University Strategy 2035 sets our ambition to develop high-quality, impactful research and knowledge exchange that transforms lives, and which makes a world-leading contribution in the areas of green innovation and sustainability, health and wellbeing and inclusive communities.

Our newly created Research and Enterprise Directorate (RED) will drive positive change and significant growth across the University of Wolverhampton and through our engagement with external partners and stakeholders. We have a number of newly established critical roles available in the Directorate and we are ready to invite applications from talented, experienced, ambitious, and enthusiastic colleagues who embody the university values and behaviours:

- Inclusive, Accountable, Ambitious and Resilient.

As Research and Enterprise Project Delivery Officer, you will provide practical support for research and enterprise (R&E) Project Managers/leads to support and enable effective project management and delivery, maximising project success and minimising institutional risk. You will support a portfolio of R&E projects across the university, offering advice and guidance, supporting with pre-contracting, support for internal processes and systems, liaison with partners, drafting and issuing project documentation and be the point of contact for funders with project specific queries and evidence requests.

You will support on the delivery of key processes, including the due diligence process, liaising with partners to obtain information for reviews and escalating risks as necessary.

You will support with the delivery of a range of regular innovative initiatives to support university wide collaboration and interdisciplinary working and deliver training on all aspects of R&E project management, linking with other teams in RED and beyond for maximum benefit and impact.

We are looking for someone with a high level of emotional intelligence who has the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels across the University to ensure quality service delivery, demonstrating political awareness, diplomacy and tact. You will need to demonstrate a proven track record of supporting R&E projects alongside an excellent understanding of the priorities, rules and guidance of key R&E funders relevant to higher education;

excellent problem-solving skills, with a solution focussed approach adapting to changing priorities and timescales to meet deadlines.

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:

Your Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
• friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers -…