Project Manager (Partnerships and Healthcare Degree Apprenticeships)

The Project Manager (Partnerships and Healthcare Degree Apprenticeships) will play a pivotal role in supporting the Healthcare Education Consortium and Oxford Brookes University's objectives to address NHS workforce shortages. This position will manage the development, delivery, and governance of healthcare degree apprenticeships, aligning efforts with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan and OfS funding requirements. This fixed-term role is based at our Headington Campus, with occasional travel across England. You will report to the Head of UK Partnerships and Apprenticeships. What Will I Be Doing? As the Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the development and onboarding of new healthcare degree apprenticeship partnerships.
• Work closely with academic teams, faculties, and external partners to oversee processes such as due diligence, approvals, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the Healthcare Education Consortium to achieve NHS workforce targets.
• Develop effective governance frameworks for degree apprenticeships.
• Monitor apprentice recruitment and ensure alignment with workforce plans.
• Support enrolment, induction, and training of students and affiliate staff.
• Provide high-quality analysis and reports to University committees.
• Manage payment profiles and ensure funding body compliance.
  
  Full Time, Fixed Term - Professional Ser, Experience of developing and managing strategic relationships with external stakeholders or clients.
• Solid understanding of the degree apprenticeship landscape and experience working in this field.
• Project management experience, including managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
  
  Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward-thinking institution rooted in, and connected to, a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised university focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research, and offering an excellent student experience.
Our vision is simple: "shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new, and excelling in education and research." Our people are at the heart of the University. Our excellence in teaching, research, and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability, and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress, and thrive. In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.