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Head of Business Engagement
£Full Time/Part Time (Minimum 0.Permanent
Swindon, Hybrid working available (on average 1 to 2 days a week in the office)
Join UKRI and make a real impact by leading our Business Engagement function and driving successful project delivery and continuous improvement.
As the leader of our Project Delivery & Improvement team, you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are set up for success by providing short-term coaching and mentoring, rapid response deployment on priority projects, and support for key activities such as audits and assurance.
You'll also play a crucial role in building a network of strategic contacts across the organization to identify future opportunities. Additionally, you will manage the allocation of our delivery resources to projects and programs, ensuring alignment with our resourcing principles.
Contribute towards organisational strategic prioritisation, helping shape emerging opportunities and plans for a pipeline of activities.
Leadership of the Business Case Hub within UKRI, working collaboratively with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure business cases are aligned with best practice.
Prince2, MSP, APM or another relevant Project Management Methodology qualification
Demonstrative experience of undertaking prioritisation of projects or resources
Knowledge and experience of business case development and assurance, including ensuring business cases are aligned to HM Treasury best practice.
Extensive knowledge of project management tools and methodologies, and experience of their application in delivering programmes/projects
We are committed to supporting employees development and promote a culture of continuous learning
An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities.
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice.
Flexible working options