Strategic Lead for Institute of Sport Planning and Projects
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to join our team as a Strategic Lead for Institute of Sport Planning and Projects. This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership of all planning and project activities of the Institute of Sport, which aligns with the University's strategic priorities.
As a Strategic Lead, you will work closely with the Director of the Institute of Sport and the Head of Business Engagement & Partnerships (IoS) to lead on the planning and delivery of an innovative, ambitious and transformative portfolio of IoS projects and activity. You will proactively seek new areas of strategic opportunity and develop proposals, including business cases.
You will design, implement and support effective governance structures for IoS projects and activities, ensuring that key benefits and outcomes are achieved. You will have experience of managing complex streams of activity to a high quality, within budget.
This role requires a strong track record of building successful relationships, a passion for sport, and the ability to influence a wide range of senior stakeholders. You will be an advocate of good governance and a team player with strong leadership and project management skills.
Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership of all planning and project activities of the Institute of Sport.
• Work closely with the Director of the Institute of Sport and the Head of Business Engagement & Partnerships (IoS) to lead on the planning and delivery of IoS projects and activity.
• Design, implement and support effective governance structures for IoS projects and activities.
• Proactively seek new areas of strategic opportunity and develop proposals, including business cases.
• Have experience of managing complex streams of activity to a high quality, within budget.
Requirements:
• Strong track record of building successful relationships.
• Passion for sport and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Advocate of good governance and team player with strong leadership and project management skills.
Working environment:
• Matrix management structure.
• Outcome-orientated environment with KPIs.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of Academic and Professional Services colleagues across the University.
• Commitment to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity.
About the University:
Manchester Met University is a research-rich university that is committed to developing an outstanding teaching and learning experience for its students. We are proud of our academic strengths in sport and our Institute of Sport has an ambitious vision to use world-leading research to drive impact through change in policy and practice.
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