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BACKGROUND

Business Change at the Turing is a small team with responsibility to drive a multi-faceted programme of continual improvement activities covering both process and system improvement and implementation as well as large operational change projects and activities.

The Institute is still young however during its life we have experienced rapid growth and internal processes have been subject to constant adaptation. At this point in time the key focus for Business Change is to successfully deliver its Transformation Programme and to build resilience in our processes and systems, while supporting a culture of adaptability.

This role is responsible for the project management of a portfolio of defined projects ensuring best practice project governance and the continued and successful progress of the underlying deliverables in this ambitious transformation programme of work. This team has improvement and flexibility at its heart and a genuine passion for supporting the business in its successful growth and adaptation and a focus on proactive change management.

ROLE PURPOSE

This role sits within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, reporting to Transformation Programme Manager. The individual should have both project and change management experience, having worked within organisation-wide transformation or strategic programmes.

They have excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, are solutions-focused, flexible and possess the ability to maintain objectivity within the role. This individual is enthusiastic about delivering improvements through transformative projects, open to learning and has the ability to practically apply that learning. They are passionate about managing projects flexibly but with excellent project governance and change management capabilities.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Overall Project Management of a portfolio of the Challenge-led Science and Innovation portfolio of projects according to the pre-defined project management framework for the Transformation Programme.
• Maintain an overall and detailed view of progress against a portfolio of projects within the Transformation Programme which supports the delivery of our strategic goals in Science and Innovation in line with the Institute’s new strategy. This includes projects aimed at transforming our organisation-wide operations including structure, people, processes, systems, and ways of working
• Make informed decisions within the projects to drive forward tasks and deliverables within tolerances and in consideration of programme-wide dependencies.
• Effective Risk and Issue Management to proactively uncover and resolve blockers throughout the project ensuring that the deliverables are on time, specification and within agreed budget.
• Manage shifting priorities which may result in evolving project scopes or unforeseen obstacles, and to be able to provide robust solutions.
• Stakeholder Management at various levels of seniority, including presentation of progress at Programme Board meetings and maintaining senior management narrative on progress of all projects
• Support the Transformation Programme Manager and wider programme team in a collaborative programme approach.
• Design, organise and facilitate regular project meetings to keep work packages on track and organise events to support the development and launch of projects. Documenting work package details including the delivery methods and analysing for change impact and ensuring transformation goals are met.
• Proactively manage the business change activities, including change impact assessments, business readiness tasks and BAU adoption, at a sub-project level in line with a predefined change management strategy.
• Responsible for preparing communications and engagement materials in line with the respective plans to be used throughout the Programme.
• Working closely with the Programme’s Culture Lead, to identify and assess cultural changes that arise from the project deliverables.

• Degree in a relevant qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Project Management qualification – e.g., Prince/Agile
• Experience in identifying problems, obstacles and risks and being able to provide solutions in a timely manner
• Extensive experience in stakeholder management, operating at various levels and disciplines, with the ability to confidently influence
• Ability to project manage a portfolio of projects and effectively track progress
• Good working knowledge of GDPR
• Confident in delivering presentations and progress updates at Programme Board meetings
• Skilled in delivering technical or complex information for diverse audiences

Please see the Job Description for a full breakdown of the duties and responsibilities as well as the Person Specification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. Please ensure you submit both a CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 6 August at 23:59

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received. This role ideally requires an immediate start.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The annual salary is £52,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership team to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check. Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].