Assurance Manager

2 weeks ago

Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom UK Research and Innovation Full time

We are looking for a skilled Assurance Manager to join our team at UK Research and Innovation. This role is an excellent opportunity to support the development and implementation of assurance processes to deliver the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) and manage the closure of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), and Newton Fund.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the development and implementation of the Assurance Management Framework and Assurance Plan.
  • Providing guidance and support on risk and issue management and reporting within the IRI-PMO (risk register, mitigating actions).
  • Developing and implementing processes and guidance across the IRI-PMO to drive continuous improvement.
  • Working with colleagues in the IRI-PMO and DSIT to implement new Government policies (inc. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and environmental targets) using project management best practice standards, tools, and techniques.
  • Supporting governance processes (reporting to boards, roles, and responsibilities).

Essential Skills:

  • Experience using project/programme management techniques and tools (e.g., risk management, stakeholder engagement, governance, progress, time, compliance).
  • Ability to identify and monitor risks and issues, planning how to mitigate, and respond to those risks and issues, implementing the responses.
  • Resilience and the ability to cope with uncertainty, ambiguity, and change.

Desirable Skills:

  • A recognised project or programme management qualification such as one of the following: APM Project Fundamentals or Management Qualification, PRINCE 2 Foundation or Practitioner, Managing Successful Programmes Foundation or Practitioner, APMG International Project Planning and Control Foundation, PMI Certificate in Associate Project Management.
  • Knowledge of Research and Innovation Funds and their delivery, and Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend.
  • Knowledge of policy development and implementation process.

We Offer:

  • 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.

UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer.

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