Change and Transformation Project Manager, Essex Business School

University of Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Change and Transformation Manager for an exciting KTP project. The role involves designing and implementing strategies to enhance peer-led support for marginalized communities, while managing key stakeholder relationships. Candidates must possess strong project management skills, demonstrate analytical problem-solving capabilities, and have excellent communication abilities. The position includes a personal development budget and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

Personal development budget of £5,000

Management training and mentoring

Exposure to a variety of stakeholders

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree essential, postgraduate degree desirable.
• Experience conducting research and writing detailed reports.
• Ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the KTP project.
• Engaging with external organisations as required.
• Project management and ensuring milestones are met.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Analytical and systematic problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

Undergraduate degree in Humanities / Social Sciences

Postgraduate degree in related field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

KTP

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations.

Further information is available at :

THE PROJECT

The University of Essex (UoE) in partnership with The Hepatitis C Trust (HTC) offers an exciting opportunity to a graduate with the relevant skills and knowledge to design, co‑ordinate and implement a new strategic approach to apply the organisational expertise of lived experience support models to a broader range of applications.

At the Hepatitis C Trust, our aspiration is to broaden our delivery of peer‑led support models for marginalised or disadvantaged communities, guided by lived experience, to an increased number of communities and wider range of purposes than previously. The project will support the HCT in thinking about diversification of their current offering as well as bringing a new perspective on programme design for return‑to‑work practice. Comparative analysis of other lived‑experience support programmes in other countries will provide context and learning opportunities.

Due to the nature of the work, this appointment is subject to a criminal record check, known as a Disclosure.

DUTIES OF THE POST

The Change and Transformation Manager will lead and deliver the KTP project. The duties of the post will include :

• Undertaking full induction into post, building strong working relationships with colleagues within HCT and UoE.
• Convene and attend Local Management Committee (LMC) meetings and other working groups with stakeholders as required.
• Producing research and project plans, business cases, strategy reports and delivering mini projects
• Undertaking research into relevant topics and key literature, analysing qualitative and quantitative data, and writing up and communicating results.
• Engaging with external organisations (other than HCT and UoE) as required, such as advocacy and service user groups, universities, NHS, UKHSA, and His Majesty’s Prison Service.
• Embedding knowledge, training and upskilling HCT staff.
• Participating in academic and / or industrial conferences and other events, to disseminate and present research outcomes to the wider community.
• Acting as project lead, progressing the project and ensuring milestones are met in a timely manner.
• Convening and attending Local Management Committee meetings for the project and other working groups with stakeholders as required.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Undergraduate degree in Humanities / Social Sciences (Essential)
• Postgraduate degree in Organisational Strategy, Change Management / Leadership, Diversification Strategy or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of strategic thinking, business strategy and organisational transformation
• Skilled in the practical application of project management methodologies.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence effectively across multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting research, including reviewing and synthesising research, project evaluation and writing reports
• Demonstrated capacity to apply transparent, analytical, and systematic problem‑solving approaches.
• Proficient in core IT applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written
• Proven ability to research and produce detailed reports to tight deadlines.
• Empathetic with the ability to actively listen
• Analytical assessment of issues
• Resilient and grounded under pressure
• Creditable and reliable
• Persuasive and influential
• Ability to apply project management methodologies to plan and organise projects, and work independently to meet project timelines
• Able to build partnerships with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Able to work empathically, ethically and inclusively with people with lived experience of marginalisation, for example people with experience of addiction, mental health issues, homelessness, the criminal justice system.
• Able to effectively manage budgets and resources

BENEFITS

As a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits :

• A personal development budget of a total of £5,000 (exclusive of salary).
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser.
• An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.
• World‑leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated, sector‑leading KTP Office.

LOCATION

The Hepatitis C Trust

72 Weston Street

London

SE1 3QS