Head of Community Projects & Impact

Birmingham City University; England; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK university is seeking a Head of Community Projects for a maternity cover until December 2026. This full-time position involves leading the university's skills and community strategy while overseeing project management teamwork. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing community-based initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and embedding community engagement into student experiences. Essential qualifications include extensive project management experience and knowledge of funding strategies. The role is based in Birmingham and focuses on enhancing socio-economic impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience with a track record of delivering major projects.
• Experience designing community projects and working with various partners.
• Knowledge of community funding landscape and regional skills strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead BCU’s skills and community strategy.
• Oversee a team of Project Managers and support staff.
• Co-lead the implementation of new internal processes for delivery of community projects.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Impact analysis

Job description

A prominent UK university is seeking a Head of Community Projects for a maternity cover until December 2026. This full-time position involves leading the university's skills and community strategy while overseeing project management teamwork. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing community-based initiatives, managing stakeholder relationships, and embedding community engagement into student experiences. Essential qualifications include extensive project management experience and knowledge of funding strategies. The role is based in Birmingham and focuses on enhancing socio-economic impact.