Vacancy ID:
13146
Location:
Hybrid Working
School/Division:
Strategy and Planning
Vacancy terms:
Full-time or job share, fixed term contract till 31 March 2029
Salary details:
Grade 7 - £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time
Hours per week:
37.5
Advert closes midnight on:
10 Jun 2026

About the role

In this role, you will support the effective delivery of the University’s Data Strategy Project, ensuring that the project is effectively planned and managed to drive the progress required to achieve the project’s objectives.

You will be responsible for coordinating and managing project delivery, including developing project documentation, monitoring and reporting on project Key Performance Indictors (KPIs).

The post holder will also coordinate all project meetings and undertake related administrative duties
. This can include recording clear actions, tracking completion and following up on these to ensure completion.
 
The role will involve working closely with relevant stakeholders and workstream leads, as well as developing and maintaining a network of contacts within professional services, to ensure effective and timely project delivery.

About you

As an ideal candidate, you will have a Project Management qualification or relevant equivalent experience. You will be proactive in managing your workload, with the ability to prioritise and multi-task in order to meet tight deadlines accurately and efficiently. You should have strong IT skills and be a confident user of all standard Microsoft Office programmes. Experience using a variety of project management methodologies, including agile project delivery, would be advantageous.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to  Rebecca Lord, Head of Strategic Planning at  [email protected]

We anticipate that interviews will take place on week commencing22 June 2026

 The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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