Programme Manager QCAP

Reporting to the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility (CESR), as QCAP Programme Manager within CESR, the post holder will have responsibility for the design, development and delivery of QCAP interventions. The postholder will successfully build strategic relations between community partners and academia developing and delivering mutually beneficial relationships with external community partners including direct interventions which will support meaningful academic research. The postholder will lead and co-ordinate the programme, developing relationships with existing communities, building on emerging community partnerships and identifying and cultivating relationships with new communities.

The post holder will define and maintain the standards for project lifecycles across the QCAP programme and support the Senior Management Team of engaged research projects.

About the person:
Essential criteria for the post includes:

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) OR substantial relevant experience in engaged research with communities.
• Significant relevant practical experience in engaged research with communities in a large and complex organisation* to include:
  • Proven track record of working closely with community partners in an engaged research capacity.
  • Extensive experience of managing projects, including funding, resources and staff.
• Relevant experience of engaging stakeholders towards strategic priorities.
• Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans to achieve goals.
• Experience of communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience of risk and financial management including managing budgets, interpreting data andreporting.
• Proven experience of successfully leading a team of professionals to deliver engagement, including events/meetings including setting objectives and monitoring progress to deliver results.

*Large and complex organisation is defined as one that matches 2 of the 3 following criteria: annual turnover greater than £20 million, balance sheet total of more than £10 million, average number of employees of more than 100.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

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