Strategic Projects Lead: Campus Relocation & Change

University of Chester; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major strategic initiative: relocating the School of Creative Industries to Exton Park campus. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a key academic area while delivering a significant capital and organisational change programme.

You will oversee multi-workstream workstreams, refurbishment and redevelopment, stakeholder engagement, and continuity planning, reporting to the Director of Strategic

Qualifications

• Significant experience building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Proven track record leading complex projects and organisational change.
• Ability to deliver outcomes and long-term benefits in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of a multi-workstream project.
• Coordinate across University teams with Estates development.
• Ensure academic portfolio redesign and relocation activities are delivered on time and with continuity.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Change management

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Job description

The University of Chester is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major strategic initiative: relocating the School of Creative Industries to Exton Park campus. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a key academic area while delivering a significant capital and organisational change programme.

You will oversee multi-workstream workstreams, refurbishment and redevelopment, stakeholder engagement, and continuity planning, reporting to the Director of Strategic