Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 Grade: Grade 08 Contract Type: Fixed Term (03/03/2025)
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 10 May 2024 Interview Date: Tuesday 21 May 2024 Reference: 0122-24 Release Date: Friday 26 April 2024
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Transformation Management Office (TMO), working with Project Managers and Communications and Engagement colleagues, at a time when transformation is a key strategic priority for the University.
You will be a key member of the team, working with key stakeholders across the University. You will build relationships, understand and analyse complex problems, in order to identify opportunities for improvement and determine solutions through new, or modified processes. Focused on benefits realisation through transition requirements and collaboration, you will be driven to achieving positive outcomes and delivering value for all stakeholders and beneficiaries.
You will be educated to degree level and have experience in working on large scale projects throughout their lifecycle. You will understand strategic drivers and be able to translate these to business need, whilst assessing and evaluating the impact of any potential changes. You will be familiar with project methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, and relevant tools and techniques. You will also have experience of stakeholder management and facilitation, as well as producing relevant outputs such as feasibility studies, cost benefit analysis, business cases and options appraisals.
What we offer:
Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
Hybrid working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on hybrid working can be found here.
Excellent training and development opportunities.
A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
Great family-friendly policies.
On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
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We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.
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