Project Officer

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine at Edge Hill University. Reporting to the FHSCM Administration Manager and the Faculty Executive team, you will provide and deliver professional administrative project management functions which will ensure that projects meet our obligations and development plans in a timely and professional manner.

The Project Officer will be responsible for the effective and efficient project management of two large projects within the Medical School and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. A key focus of the role will be working closely with the leadership and project teams in both Schools in the design and implementation of new and enhanced processes/systems in these areas to ensure an outstanding quality programme is delivered ensuring a positive student experience.

This will be a varied, and interesting role, which requires excellent organisational skills, flexibility, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.

The post will be based at Edge Hill Ormskirk Campus, but occasional travel to other sites such as Alder Hey, Aintree, and St James Manchester may be required. The post will be fixed term for one year and will provide high level strategic project management for two large projects within the Faculty.

It is expected that you will work flexibly according to the ongoing demands of the job and responsibilities at this level.

**About You**

As Project Officer you will:

- Deliver pro-active, flexible administration and project management expertise and be expected to work collaboratively in partnership with a wide range of different stakeholders, building excellent working relationships.
- Have great interpersonal skills, be passionate about student experience and strive for continuous improvement.
- Be self-motivated, with a drive for personal learning and development, identifying opportunities for enhancing your own skills and competencies.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- A minimum of 36 days annual leave per annum, (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.
- A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career.
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 16.3%

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: £26,642.00-£28,929.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EHA2425-0323