Neurodiversity Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom NBI Partnership Full time

About the Role

The John Innes Centre, an independent international centre of excellence in plant and microbial sciences, is committed to promoting a positive research culture and providing an inclusive environment which promotes equality and diversity, develops leaders, and operates within an effective governance framework.

This Neurodiversity Project Officer will be responsible for implementing, delivering, monitoring, and reporting on a BBSRC-funded 'Connecting Culture Project'. The project aims to foster cross-institutional activities and sharing of best practice, increasing awareness around neurodiversity, and celebrating the value it brings.

Main Responsibilities

  • Project management of a collaborative neurodiversity project.
  • Budget management.
  • Organisation of the neurodiversity session at the Connecting Culture conference in Spring 2025.
  • Coordination and management of the delivery of neurodiversity training programmes, including online modules and in-person workshops.
  • Assess and review success of pilot programmes. Gather and analyse feedback and identify actions to tailor training activities to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Work with external partners and service providers to tailor training and resources to meet the needs of the BBSRC Research Institute community.
  • Foster collaboration and sharing of best practices across BBSRC institutes through the establishment and maintenance of networks.

Person Specification

Strong understanding of EDI and its impact in the workplace. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Teams, and experience of SharePoint. Excellent understanding of neurodiversity.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in project management, preferably in EDI or related initiatives.
  • Experience of developing content, events, and activities that are informative, accurate, and engaging.
  • Experience of working in a research institute or similar academic environment.
  • Experience in assessing training impact through KPIs and metrics.
  • Experience of budget management.
  • Experience in designing and delivering training and development programmes.

Key Skills

Highly organised, with excellent time management. Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals and groups. Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to present complex information with clarity.

Working for NBI Partnership

NBI Partnership is committed to promoting a positive research culture and providing an inclusive environment which promotes equality and diversity, develops leaders, and operates within an effective governance framework.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is passionate about EDI, research culture, and our science, and who can confidently manage a collaborative neurodiversity project, including the delivery of events and the creation of written and digital content to promote the activities.

How to Apply

Please note that the closing date for this position has not been specified.

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