Director of Strategic Projects

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom King's College London Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to join our team as a Director of Strategic Projects. This is a full-time position for maternity leave cover, with a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2026.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Dean and Director of Operations to lead projects of strategic importance to the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. This will involve coordinating a portfolio of actions and activities on behalf of the faculty leadership, working across a wide range of stakeholders at all levels.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead projects of strategic importance to the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine
  • Coordinate a portfolio of actions and activities on behalf of the faculty leadership
  • Work across a wide range of stakeholders at all levels, including faculty senior academic leadership and professional service leads
  • Use influencing, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure engagement with the faculty's strategic agenda and deliver successful outcomes
  • Experience of working in, and detailed understanding of, the university sector (or a similarly large, complex, and collaborative organisation) will be an advantage in the role
Requirements
  • Minimum level 6 qualification in a relevant subject, plus substantial work experience in relevant posts with management responsibilities
  • Or extensive work experience in relevant operational and strategic management posts with progression to increasingly demanding jobs with management responsibilities
  • Ability to collect and synthesise complex data from a variety of sources to develop new insights and perspectives
  • Confident working within matrix management structures, including coordinating the work of senior staff and peers who you do not line manage
  • Flexible approach, comfortable with ambiguity and complexity, and able to prioritise work effectively within a broad portfolio
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a world-class institution.

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