Project Manager Information for Candidates
Contents
Introduction from the Vice Chancellor
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About Leeds Beckett University
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Our Vision and Values
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Introduction and Overview
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Job Description
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Employee Specification
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Recruitment Process
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Introduction from the Vice Chancellor
Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in the post of Project Manager. Based in the thriving city of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University is one of the UK’s biggest providers of professional education, training, research and development, transforming the lives and prospects of thousands of individuals and organisations. As one of the biggest organisations in Yorkshire we are a source of stability and pride for our regional and local community, contributing £500m to the economy every year.
This is an exciting and challenging period to be working in higher education. What our University stands for has never been more important. The Government is developing new measures of teaching excellence which it will publish to influence customer behaviour. Our city-region is considering the possibility of greater “devolution” from Westminster and we have a real chance to play an important role in this process and to help improve the prospects of local people. It is also a very exciting time to be joining our university, I do hope that you will consider making an application and we look forward to hearing from you. Professor Peter Slee Vice Chancellor
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About Leeds Beckett University
At Leeds Beckett University, we understand the impact of working hard and of having a bold, industrious spirit. Our joint aspiration is not just to create great graduates, but exceptional employees, dynamic citizens, and enterprising leaders. We believe that together we nurture the abilities that shape a lifetime, abilities that make us all ready for work, ready for life and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. We are committed to putting students at the heart of everything we do and in recent months we have worked hard to create a distinctive proposition – a way of thinking, of questioning, of challenging, of doing. We believe the work we do genuinely transforms lives. We work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our students are fully-equipped to enter the world of work when they leave us and to ensure that we truly deliver the premise of our strapline: Opening minds. Opening doors.
We are one of the largest universities in the UK with 32,000 studying on our programmes in Leeds and abroad. We are also one of the biggest employers in the city with around 3,000 staff. Our staff and students come from more than 100 countries around the world, making up our Leeds Beckett community of learning and scholarship. We are committed to great customer service and we are proud to be the only university in the UK to hold both the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) and IIP (Gold) accreditations across our whole institution. Based in a major city, our two campuses offer contrasting learning environments – a modern campus in the heart of the city and an impressive historic campus in the nearby leafy suburb of Headingley. Our 190-year history of education began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824: we are extremely proud of our heritage and excited about our future.
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Our Vision and Values
Vision To be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, our innovation and enterprise, our global reach and strong local impact. Values Our values, which are the principles that guide the way we do things, are that we should be: Respectful We are inclusive, supportive and ethical in our behaviours and actions, actively valuing diversity. Professional We expect and uphold high standards, leading by example with integrity and responsibility.
Enterprising We identify and maximise opportunities, using our resources wisely and building on our strengths. Purposeful We are clear as to our shared plan and are committed to delivering this efficiently and effectively. Creative We stimulate innovation, imagination and discovery, generating challenging and original ideas. Inspiring We share our values and ideas with passion, energy and commitment, supporting all to achieve their potential.
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Introduction and Overview
Estate Objectives
Leeds Beckett University has a long history that is reflected in the current estate, being the product of a number of amalgamations of educational establishments dating back to 1824. The oldest property has its origins from 1752; the newest we currently have was delivered in 2010. We operate over two major campus sites with a further separate area of sports pitches and a considerable portfolio of leased space the majority of which supports specialist teaching. The last 5 year strategy saw the conclusion of a programme of consolidation within the estate creating a more cost effective and efficient building portfolio. We have clearly focused on our teaching estate and divested ourselves of non-essential buildings, including some of our residential portfolio. The current non-residential estate consists of 60 buildings with a Gross Internal Area of 129,175m2. This currently supports the teaching of 19,827 full time Students and 2,317 members of staff.
The main objective of the Estate Strategy is to support our strategic activities with the most efficient and effective estate that can be delivered within sustainable resources. To deliver this the Estates Services needs to: • provide a modern learning and working environment to meet our mission and vision; • facilitate a wide range of spaces to support developments, in teaching, research and enterprise activities; • create flexible space in order to adapt to future changes in educational requirements; • create space that is fully accessible, meeting all ability needs; • produce and maintain campus and estate development Master Plans; • generate a capital works programme which goes beyond the period of our current strategy; • address any inefficiencies in space usage with emphasis on flexibility and appropriate timetabling analysis; • regularly validate the space needs of our institution to ensure that functional suitability is maximized; • establish and maintain clear routine, statutory and long term sustainable maintenance plans to raise the condition of the estate; • consider opportunities for efficiencies through shared services with similar institutions; • reduce carbon emissions to meet carbon targets.
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Job description
Project Manager Purpose of the Job
• Assist in the Strategic Planning of the Capital and Improvements Programme.
• Maintain procedures and methodologies and suggest improvements.
• Manage capital and improvement projects.
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Responsibilities 1. Deliver allocated projects as designated Project Manager and/or Contract Administrator, adopting best practice project management techniques, ensuring that projects are delivered in accordance with established programmes, timescales, budgets and quality levels. 3. Lead internal teams, external consultant’s teams and appropriate stakeholder groups for allocated projects, preparing appropriate studies, option appraisals, life cycle costings, estimates and similar at project level. 4. Ensure the provision of regular, timely and accurate project reporting for both within and outside the project delivery team. Reporting is to include time, cost, risk quality and project content 5. To ensure robust information management practice is adhered to, that records are efficiently maintained, are relevant, up-to-date and easily accessible to users as a sound base for management information. 2. Act as the Employer’s Representative and nominated key project contact for allocated projects.
6. To represent Estates on working groups as required.
7. To support in the review, development and implementation of procedures in order to support the University’s policies and estate Strategy and ensure adherence to the University’s regulations.
8. To support the Senior Project Mangers on a project by project basis in all planning activities.
9. Support the Estate Services’ website, ensuring adherence to the University’s standards and regulations.
10. To work as a member of a team within the Projects Team, Estate Services and with many staff at all levels across the University.
11. To undertake such other duties, commensurate with the grading of the post, as are required from time to time by the appropriate line manager.
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Job description continued
Equal opportunities We are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free working environment for our employees. All our employees are expected to have due regard for those policies when carrying out their duties. Health and Safety You will maintain a positive attitude to Health and Safety in carrying out personal responsibilities and co-operate with Health & Safety policy/local rules/Codes of practice relating to Health and Safety. Physical Conditions You will be based at the City Campus, in the first instance. Relationships
Responsible to the Head of Projects.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions of Service are as determined by the Vice Chancellor for Support staff (within a framework set by the Board of Governors), and will have regard to any national recommendations arising from negotiations between the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA), and the recognised trade unions in so far as these are adopted by the Board / Vice-Chancellor.
Salary is currently within Grade 7.
On appointment staff will normally be placed on the first point of the substantive grade for the post.
Appointment above this will only be on an exceptional basis and subject to approval in line with our University’s Pay Policy.
Annual leave entitlement begins at 38 days
Hours of work per week = 37.
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Probationary Period
Appointment to this position may be subject to a probationary period of up to 12 months, in line with our probationary policy. A copy of our probationary policy is available on our website or on request from Human Resources.
Pre employment Health Assessment
Our University aims to ensure that all employees are placed in a job that is compatible with their health and physical abilities. In accordance with the Equality Act, questions relating to health are asked following an offer of appointment.
All offers of appointment are subject to pre employment health assessment.
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Person specification
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Project Manager Essential Qualifications, Skills, Experience & Knowledge
1. Possession of a first degree in a relevant subject or working towards the equivalent.
2. Extensive experience of managing complex and inter-related projects, preferably in a higher education institution or large organisation, using best practice project management procedures.
3. A practical knowledge of contracts and their administration
4. Excellent communication and people management skills with experience of leading internal and external project teams. Building relationships and creating a positive and productive working environment.
5. Experience with using MS Project, or similar software
6. A practical understanding of construction procurement strategies and methods
Performance Attributes Please note that all the following criteria are essential. Planning and Organisation + Teamwork
7. Ability to prioritise and co-ordinate own workload, managing own time while working to set deadlines along with ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team, sharing information and ideas with others. Service Delivery 8. A strong commitment to high quality customer service and commitment to continuous improvement. Communication 9. Ability to build and facilitate strong working relationships with management, employees, consultants and contractors at all levels including strong written and verbal communication (e.g. report writing, briefing and presentation skills). Creativity and Innovation 10. A confident and effective problem solver and decision maker with evidence outlining experience in developing effective solutions to resolve complex issues.
Whilst these performance attributes may relate to this role more specifically for recruitment and selection purposes, following appointment, all members of staff are expected to demonstrate effective performance across all six of our University’s performance attributes.
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Recruitment Process
Application Process Applications should consist of a CV and covering statement outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post.
Applications should be sent to; David Craven (david.craven@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group via email.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th July 2017.
Interviews are scheduled for w/c 31sth July 2017.
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The Management Recruitment Group
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