Capability & Project Delivery Lead

UK Research and Innovation

Swindon

Hybrid

GBP 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Defined benefit pension

30 days annual leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

UKRI in Swindon is seeking a capability management professional to lead the development of project delivery, change and continuous improvement capability within the PD&I directorate. You will play a key role in delivering capability and career development initiatives that support attraction, development and retention of a skilled workforce, ensuring PD&I continues to provide high-quality service.

We offer flexible working, strong commitment to professional development and an opportunity to move

Qualifications

Experience delivering medium scale projects or major workstreams in research or public-sector environments.
Project Management Qualification such as Agile PM Foundation, PRINCE2 Foundation, APM PMQ, or equivalent and demonstrable embedding experience.
Ability to create and present a compelling vision and lead others through change.

Responsibilities

Leading the PD&I capability and talent development programme, including managing apprenticeships (10%).
Developing professional pathways, learning interventions and succession planning activities (20%).
Building strategic relationships with stakeholders and external partners (15%).
Delivering projects to agreed time, cost, quality and benefit objectives (30%).
Managing project governance, risks, resources and change (10%).
Promoting a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement (15%).