Strategic Project Manager (Commercial sports partnerships and events)
Location : Cirencester, GL7 6JS
Salary : £37,099 - £44,262 per annum + financial contribution related to commercial revenue targets
Term : Fixed term Contract for 12 months
The Role
The Strategic Project Manager will lead projects to develop and drive new sporting partnerships for the University, as well as maximising the commercial sporting potential with existing partners.
As part of the Executive Transformation Team, the post holder will work to facilitate and coordinate delivery of key change and strategic projects, working with teams across the University.
The Strategic Project Manager will engage locally, nationally and internationally with a wide range of external stakeholders to drive new business and manage client relations. This will include working
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and deliver strategic projects and initiatives that align with the University Strategy 2023-2028 and Operational Plan 2024 / 25, through :
identifying and prioritising future projects and initiatives for delivery on time and within budget
ensuring both academic and professional services are engaged appropriately in the delivery of projects and initiatives;working with Campus Experience Director and Finance to manage project and budgets, identifying sources of revenue generation as appropriate;Reporting to University senior leadership and through the University governance structure on progress of projects and initiativesFor audit purposes and where required lead and engage in audit and project assurance processes;Manage evaluation and lessons learned exercises for projects and initiativesSkills and Qualifications
Educated to Degree Level or equivalent experienceProject Management qualification and / or equivalent experienceProven track record of successfully leading strategic projects or initiatives in a fast-paced environmentHaving worked with or for sporting bodies within a commercial environmentUnderstanding and demonstratable experience of stakeholder engagement and management, building successful relationships and networks at all levels with both internal and external stakeholdersUnderstanding of the local sporting environment, and the potential for commercial opportunities within thisExcellent logical decision-making skills with an ability to exercise balanced judgement in complex and / or sensitive situationsExcellent influencing and negotiating skills with an ability to illicit support and achieve successful outcomes from othersExcellent communication skills, oral, written and presentational, ideally with experience in writing reports and papersExcellent level of digital literacy and ability to use standard IT platforms and applications including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems and applicationsExperience of financial or budget management (training or qualification)Current valid driving licence or equivalent mobilityTo Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable University, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Closing date for applications : 27 April 2025 with Interviews on 6 May 2025
The University is an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the University at this level.
