Continuous Improvement Project Manager
Continuous Improvement Project Manager
£26,924- £31,217 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term to cover maternity leave
About the Role:
- You will develop and support the delivery of Hartpury’s Continuous Improvement Programme including providing support and advice to staff.
- You will actively promote a positive culture of continuous improvement.
- You will work closely with project teams in the facilitation of process improvement projects.
- You will develop and monitor project plans to deliver specific large integrated continuous improvement projects across Hartpury.
- You will be actively involved in supporting training for staff in principles of process improvement and supporting related projects and activities.
- You will be required to measure the impact of improvements and provide update reports to senior managers.
- To support the vision, ethos and policies of Hartpury University and Hartpury College and promote high levels of achievement.
About You:
- With a qualification in project management or relevant professional experience you'll have proven experience of managing and delivering complex and varied projects (such as process improvement or software development implementations)
- You will be an enthusiastic, proactive and hardworking professional.
- You will be comfortable working flexibly, to a high degree of accuracy and within tight deadlines.
- You will have the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
- Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
- 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
- Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
- Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Discounts Scheme
- Onsite fitness facilities
- Support for continuous professional development
- Flexible working opportunities available
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
About Us:
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
