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 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.
Join the University of Wolverhampton at this exciting time of ambition and growth in research and enterprise. Be part of a directorate that is committed to driving and supporting a vibrant and effective research and enterprise culture, committed to delivering excellence and making a real difference to the university, partners and communities we serve.
As Senior Officer Strategic Research and Enterprise Development, you will take responsibility and oversight for the delivery support of a portfolio of strategic projects across the university. You will be directly responsible for the delivery of project support to this portfolio, including acting as temporary project manager for high-risk projects to minimise risk to the university, managing communications with key external stakeholders, developing project plans, risk and issue management, recruitment and troubleshooting.
You will lead on the delivery of key processes, including the due diligence process, coordinating reviews and escalating risks as necessary.
You will develop and deliver a range of regular innovative initiatives to support university wide collaboration and interdisciplinary working and deliver training on all aspects of research and enterprise (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 managing or supporting R&E projects; have experience of working effectively with key stakeholders at local, regional and UK levels; demonstrate excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively in all situations to varied audiences; be comfortable working flexibly and at pace in a rapidly changing environment with a positive and solution-focussed approach.

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