Project Manager – Student Management Solutions

SALARY & HOURS: Band 5 £44,044 to £50,450 depending on experience

The University of Buckingham has a unique atmosphere, unlike that of any other higher educational institution. Despite being the UK’s smallest university and the only independent university to hold a Royal Charter, Buckingham has staff from over 60 countries, making it a truly distinctive work environment. Based on our beautiful Buckingham campus, you will be sure to feel a part of our friendly community.  Our size enables us to foster a very personalised, supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, with lots of opportunity for development, something which we are very proud of. 

The Digital Transformation programme will deliver fit for purpose enterprise-wide connected solutions with the associated change process. It will establish foundations for future growth and development by providing solutions across Professional Services and Academic disciplines that ensure the University can function in the most efficient and productive way, whilst ensuring that the student experience is second to none.

A core project is evaluating the existing Student Management System and related operations, and assessing developments required to meet the University’s future needs. Working with the Director of Digital Transformation, you will play a significant role in supporting the University’s strategic aims by delivering the future way of working and systems used for the administration, governance, and reporting of the overall student journey, and in shaping the future of all functions directly involved.

You will bring expertise in systems project and change management to determine requirements, evaluate options to assess and design best practice processes, and to plan and deliver data-driven solutions, streamlined reporting and analysis and exceptional services for our students.

Required experience:

• Educated to degree or equivalent level. or possessing relevant skills and qualifications.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably within the HE Sector
• expertise in data management, process design and reporting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with relevant Student Management software and related activities, processes and principles is advantageous

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box, but we are invested in our people and their development, so we encourage you to apply if you believe you have the majority of the skills and experience required and are keen to develop further!

What can we offer you?

We might be small, but we can still offer plenty of perks!  In addition to an Aviva Pension scheme, we offer: 

• Beautiful working environment, with plenty of space
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Christmas closure
• On-site gym and exercise classes
• On-site catering facilities
• University bookshop with staff discount
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning courses
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent opportunities to network and continue learning across a variety of departments
• Discount of courses for staff and their families

Informal enquiries may be made to Trevor Powis trevor.powis@buckingham.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is Friday 24^th May 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held from the same date.

Please note: if successful, any offer is subject to standard checks, including qualifications, eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis and DBS (if applicable)

For further information and details of how to apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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