5 Part time, Executive / Management jobs in Stroud

The Strategic Project Manager (SPM) will lead a project(s) to develop and drive new sportingpartnerships for the RAU, as well as maximising the commercial sporting potential with existingpartners. Through the Transformation Programme, this is recognised as a key growth areafor the RAU with an aim of increasing commercial revenues, and widening the RAUsengagement with different audiences through new markets.As part of the Executive Transformation Team, the post holder will work to facilitate andcoordinate delivery of key change and strategic projects, working with teams across theUniversity on their delivery in a timely and efficient manner. The SPM will embed and instil aProject Management approach across the University, working with lead areas includingCampus Experience, Estates and Finance.The Strategic Project Manager will engage with a wide range of external stakeholders to drivenew business and the manage client relations. This will include working locally, nationally andinternationally with professional sporting bodies, grassroots clubs, schools, other serviceproviders and operators., 1. Drive and deliver strategic projects and initiatives that align with the RAU Strategy 2023-2028 and Operational Plan 2024/25, through: (i) identifying and prioritising future projects and initiatives for delivery, working with Directorate leads; (ii) developing Project Initiation Documents/Project Mandates and Business Cases with a clear articulation of benefits realisation for consideration and agreement by University leadership (VCAG, VCEG) for each project and initiative; (iii) agreeing resources, timescales and key milestones for project and initiative delivery; (iv) working with Project/Directorate leads on delivery, ensuring projects and initiatives are kept to time and budget; (v) creating and leading appropriate project management structures (e.g. Project Steering and Delivery Groups), including developing Terms of Reference and developing and maintaining meeting documentation; (vi) ensuring both academic and professional services are engaged appropriately in the delivery of projects and initiatives; (vii) working with Project/Directorate take an active approach to risk and issues management, including maintaining risk registers and issues logs; (viii) working with Campus Experience Director and Finance to manage project and initiative budgets, identifying sources of revenue generation as appropriate; (ix) lead and manage project and initiative change control processes, gaining agreement through the appropriate University structures; (x) working with External Relations, manage and develop project and initiative communications internally and externally; (xi) reporting to University leadership (VCAG, VCEG) and through the University governance structure on progress of projects and initiatives, through and including development of project and initiative highlight reports; 2. Apply appropriate methodology to projects and initiatives, and instil a consistent and coordinated project management approach across the University, developing best practical and a project management toolkit as a 'Project Management Office'; 3. Ensure project records are of a high standard and documentation is open and transparent for audit purposes and where required lead and engage in audit and project assurance processes; 4. Manage evaluation and lessons learned exercises for projects and initiatives both individually and collectively, ensuring any recommendations are actioned and delivered by the appropriate University lead; 5. Identify opportunities for improvement in quality and customer service across the University including policies, procedures, processes and data improvements, ensuring changes are delivered and embedded across the University.General responsibilities:

• The University is committed to equality of opportunity. All staff are required to comply
with current legislation, University policies and good practice guidance.
• All staff are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of
children and vulnerable adults at all times. The post holder must be familiar with and adhere to appropriate safeguarding policies and guidance and participate in related mandatory/statutory training. Managers have a responsibility to ensure their team members understand their individual responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
• All staff are required to participate in the University appraisal process and should
ensure they are familiar with the process and plan time to prepare for their appraisal. Following the appraisal, staff are expected to undertake in any necessary learning and development and work towards the objectives that have been set.
• The University expects staff to attend any training designated as mandatory and to
undertake learning and development activities to support their role. Managers must facilitate learning and development within their teams.
• It is a condition of employment that staff will not disclose any information obtained in
the course of their duties other than to those entitled to receive it. The post holder must ensure that the confidentiality of personal data remains secure and that restricted information or highly restricted information to which they have access remains confidential during and after their employment at Royal Agricultural University. All staff must undergo appropriate data protection training as required.
• All absence from work must be reported in accordance with the University's absence
procedures and recorded on iTrent.
• The University acknowledges its responsibility to provide a safe, smoke free
environment, to its employees, service users and visitors. It is the policy of the University not to allow smoking on University premises other than in specifically designated areas.University ValuesAs a University we have chosen five values to underpin our learning community. These arethe values which we will all work by and for which we want the RAU to be known. We are:
• Collaborative - we believe in the power of working together. We are stronger as a
community of practice - inspiring each other, identifying shared goals, and providing reciprocal support leads to greater success.
• Open-Minded - we are receptive to new ideas and we value the diversity of experiences
and skills. We are committed to listening to everyone across the RAU community.
• Resourceful - we adopt creative approaches to achieve our goals while setting higher
standards, promoting professionalism and sustainability.
• Responsible - individually and collectively we take accountability for our actions
working with integrity to achieve the highest ethical standards.
• Inclusive - we acknowledge the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals and
are committed to maintaining an environment that seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination and respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences.

Educated to Degree Level or Essential Aequivalent experienceProject Management Essential A, Iqualification and/orequivalent experienceExperienceProven track record of Essential Asuccessfully leading strategicprojects or initiatives in afast-paced environmentHaving worked with or for Essential Asporting bodies within acommercial environmentProven experience of Desirable A, Iproviding comprehensiveand proactive high-leveladministrative support in asimilar environmentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesUnderstanding and Essential A, Idemonstratable experienceof stakeholder engagementand management, buildingsuccessful relationships andnetworks at all levels withboth internal and externalstakeholdersUnderstanding of the local Essential A, Isporting environment, andthe potential for commercialopportunities within thisExcellent logical decision- Essential A, Imaking skills with an abilityto exercise balancedjudgement in complexand/or sensitive situationsExcellent operational, Essential A, Iorganisational, planning andmanagement skills withproven experience ofmanaging multiple activitieswith excellent attention todetail and management ofinformationExcellent influencing and Essential A, Inegotiating skills with anability to illicit support andachieve successful outcomesfrom othersExcellent communication Essential A, Iskills, oral, written andpresentational, ideally withexperience in writing reportsand papersExcellent level of digital Essential A, Iliteracy and ability to usestandard IT platforms andapplications includingMicrosoft Office, with theability to learn new systemsand applicationsExperience of financial or Essential A, Ibudget management(training or qualification)Current valid driving licence Essential A, Ior equivalent mobility