The Opportunity:
We are looking for an experienced project manager to support the development of the climate and sustainability portfolio of executive education, research and engagement activities. The post is based in the Executive Education team at the Business School and works closely with the Centre for Business, Climate Change and Sustainability (B-CCaS) which has a membership from across the Business School and Schools across the University. The focus of the job is on actively contributing to capacity-building activity, sales, governance and connectivity between and across different types of activities and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
This post is fixed term (24 months) and full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience of developing effective relationships and establishing trust with expert colleagues
- Excellent communication skills verbally and in written form, presenting visually appealing presentations through to presenting financial data and reporting
- Experience with financial/budget development
- Experience with academic research grant writing or related proposal development
- Strong and demonstrable customer focus, with the ability to inspire confidence and trust among stakeholders and customers
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of Grade UE07 £39,347 - £46,974 per annum
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 13th May 2024.
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Interviews will be held week of the 27th May 2024.
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