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Assistant Project Manager (12 month fixed term)

Listed by Birmingham City Students' Union

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Salary

£33,449.00 - £36,900.00

Details

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Assistant Project Manager to help deliver an exciting new city-wide initiative: the Birmingham Student Safety Consortium.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in establishing a multi-agency partnership focused on improving student safety and financial wellbeing across Birmingham. Working with partners including local authorities, transport providers, police and community organisations, you’ll support the development, coordination and delivery of this high-impact project.

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, with the potential to become permanent subject to the success of the project and securing ongoing funding.

Key responsibilities:

You’ll work closely with the Project Manager to support delivery of the consortium from set-up through to implementation and future planning. This will include:

• Supporting the development and delivery of a new city-wide partnership project
• Managing project plans, timelines and reporting processes
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement across a wide range of partners
• Supporting governance, meetings and decision-making processes
• Identifying funding opportunities and supporting grant applications
• Monitoring performance, impact and project outcomes
• Contributing to planning for the long-term future of the consortium

This is a varied, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. You’ll be working across teams, organisations and communities to help create meaningful change for students.

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Who we're looking for...

We’re looking for someone who is already operating at Assistant/Associate Project Manager level and can confidently manage delivery within a structured project environment. The successful candidate will bring:

• Experience supporting or delivering projects across the full lifecycle
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders and building relationships
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and engage others
• Experience using digital tools to support project delivery and reporting
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently within a team

Experience working in partnerships, community projects, higher education or the public/charity sector would be beneficial.

Why join us?

At BCUSU, everything we do is driven by students. This role offers the chance to:

• Work on a high-profile, city-wide project with real impact
• Build strong partnerships across Birmingham
• Develop your project management experience in a supportive environment
• Be part of a values-led organisation focused on making a difference

Important information

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. There is a strong intention for the role to continue on a permanent basis, subject to the successful delivery of the project and securing future funding.

If you’re motivated by making a difference and want to be part of something new, collaborative and impactful, we’d love to hear from you.

Hours

Full time, 35 hours per week.

Salary

£33,449 - £36,900 (Grade D). The successful candidate will be appointed at the start of this grade

To apply

Send your CV application along with a covering letter to studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk. When applying, make it clear which position you are applying for. Your covering letter should demonstrate how you meet the Person Specification listed on the job description.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they meet the Person Specification on the job description most closely.

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Application deadline:

Wednesday 27th May, 12pm (midday)

Selection process

Shortlisting and interview offers will be sent to candidates on Thursday 28th May

Interview date

Friday 29th May

Why work for BCUSU?

Staff members have a number of benefits:

• Generous Holidays with Long Service increments (32 days plus 8 Bank Holidays paid annual leave pro-rata)
• Optional Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme (eligible for joining after completion of probation period)
• Additional day holiday for Wedding day and Graduation day
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption pay and leave (statutory entitlement)
• Health Care Cash Plan - money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs, and additional benefits like remote GP appointments, mental health support, exclusive discounts on high street purchases and more.
• Volunteering – take one day volunteering and BCUSU will match it with another day for you to volunteer
• Paid Compassionate Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to student discount platforms
• BCU Library membership
• Staff socials – subsidised events usually Summer and/or Christmas

Other info:

BCUSU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the application or interview process please get in touch to discuss your needs, by emailing studentunionjobs@bcu.ac.uk