Based in the Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) working as a trusted partner supporting projects and programmes which are part of thestrategic change portfolio. Providing expert guidance, support and challenge to leadershipteams and senior stakeholders, to ensure that strategic portfolio initiatives are delivered successfully. Providing input and expertise in key areas such as: projectplanning, business case development, governance, risks and issues management, progressmonitoring… Show more Based in the Strategic Portfolio Office (SPO) working as a trusted partner supporting projects and programmes which are part of thestrategic change portfolio. Providing expert guidance, support and challenge to leadershipteams and senior stakeholders, to ensure that strategic portfolio initiatives are delivered successfully. Providing input and expertise in key areas such as: projectplanning, business case development, governance, risks and issues management, progressmonitoring and reporting, benefits management, resource and budget management, transitionmanagement, in addition to hands-on delivery from time to time. Show less

To lead University-wide projects from start to close, ensuring the achievement of key deliverables within agreed time, cost and scope thresholds and in line with the change and project framework. Working with key stakeholders to clarify the business benefits and products that are to be delivered together with the quality, time and cost criteria that are to be met. Map and track the realisation of benefits to give assurance that they are met. Develop and agree appropriate project governance… Show more To lead University-wide projects from start to close, ensuring the achievement of key deliverables within agreed time, cost and scope thresholds and in line with the change and project framework. Working with key stakeholders to clarify the business benefits and products that are to be delivered together with the quality, time and cost criteria that are to be met. Map and track the realisation of benefits to give assurance that they are met. Develop and agree appropriate project governance structures and processes to ensure clarity of roles and an effective framework for management decision making. The role involves the following task among others: • Identify and facilitate the evaluation of different delivery options to enable key stakeholders to select an appropriate approach.• Develop and agree project plans with stakeholders.• Lead and manage the performance of team members (including consultants, vendors and other external suppliers). • Identify, agree and implement remedial actions where necessary. • Evaluate and challenge project risk logs and recovery plans. • Adhere to OU project and financial governance and reporting processes. • Conduct assurance reviews within the project and commission independent project reviews where appropriate. Show less

The post is situated in the Pedagogy, Professional Learning and Leadership Division within the Education Directorate and the post-holder will work directly with members of the Initial Teacher Education Branch. The role of Alternative Routes Secondee is to provide professional advice to support the development and implementation of the alternative routes for ITE in Wales. The post holder will be the key liaison in the WG project team between key partners in the alternative ITE routes… Show more The post is situated in the Pedagogy, Professional Learning and Leadership Division within the Education Directorate and the post-holder will work directly with members of the Initial Teacher Education Branch. The role of Alternative Routes Secondee is to provide professional advice to support the development and implementation of the alternative routes for ITE in Wales. The post holder will be the key liaison in the WG project team between key partners in the alternative ITE routes project. The core objective of the project team is to develop, agree and have ready for implementation the alternative routes by academic year 2020/21. The role is varied and involves working with a range of stakeholders both within Welsh Government and across Wales, and beyond. The post holder will work for the period specific in the Education Directorate to ensure that the above challenges are supported through expertise, stakeholder engagement and a joined-up approach to policy. In addition to working with the Directorate to ensure well-informed practice, the post holder will provide a strong external-facing function, through effective advice and engagement with practitioners and regional leads. Show less

To strategically manage (initially full set up and then the ongoing activities) a brand new centralised team, the first of its kind in the institution, to undertake all venue bookings with third party suppliers for The Open University's learning activities throughout the UK and parts of Europe. Establishing new structures, procedures, developing IT systems, procurement protocols and agreeing new and revised business processes in consultation with internal and external stakeholders including… Show more To strategically manage (initially full set up and then the ongoing activities) a brand new centralised team, the first of its kind in the institution, to undertake all venue bookings with third party suppliers for The Open University's learning activities throughout the UK and parts of Europe. Establishing new structures, procedures, developing IT systems, procurement protocols and agreeing new and revised business processes in consultation with internal and external stakeholders including academic and professional services staff. Managing a portfolio of 200 plus third party venues for multi purpose delivery. Initially recruiting and then leading a team of 19 staff arranging 25,000 learning events across the UK and Europe including tutorials, exams which contribute directly to the student experience and internal events such staff development and seminars. Show less

Resource (finance, people, IT and estate) and Project Management of a multi million pound eight year programme delivering Higher Education opportunities to the five counties of the Heads of the Valleys. The primary aim being to increase participation in HE and change lives.

To undertake and maintain control of the Department's resources (in terms of its Estate, Finances and Human Resources), facilities and corporate responsibilities, providing effective, transparent, responsible and timely management of the Department’s resources in line with the Department’s agreed strategy and any operational business plans.

Co-ordinate and manage large national client projects. Ensuring programmes are kept within timescales and KPI’s are met. Dealing face to face with high profile clients. Advise on synergy needed between operational systems and client review logging systems. Reporting to Operations Director. Left to seek a new challenge in a different sector.

Managing a team of varied administrators providing operational support to both internal and external clients. This included managing all personnel functions, budgetary management and the implementation and training of new operating procedures/processes including major system reviews. Reporting to Divisional Managing Director. Role was made redundant when parts of the business were sold.

Providing a complete after-sales service to a portfolio of blue chip clients. Being a first point of contact for any issues and quoting for new work. Line management of three client support administrators.

Providing a complete after-sales service to a portfolio of blue chip clients. Being a first point of contact for any issues and quoting for new work.

Administrator specialising in the processing of invoices, new contracts and commissions.

Selling both by phone and face to face to business and domestic clients. Planning the utilisation and marketing of a fleet of over 100 vehicles. Left as the role changed significantly.