Project Manager Higher Education

Project ManagerRate - £450 (A Day)Duration - 4 Months (Initial)Location - Dorset (Hybrid)We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact workload planning and transformation project within a higher education environment. This role will focus on driving change across academic workload models through the creation of new policies, workload frameworks, and tariff structures.The ideal candidate will bring proven experience delivering complex change initiatives within a university or higher education setting and will be confident working with senior academic and professional services stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of a workload planning and transformation programmeDesign and implement new workload models, policies, and tariff frameworksDrive organisational change and ensure adoption across faculties and departmentsEngage and influence senior academic stakeholders and governance groupsFacilitate workshops and consultations to gather requirements and build alignmentManage project plans, risks, dependencies, and reporting to senior leadershipEssential ExperienceStrong Project Management experience delivering change and transformation projectsPrevious experience working within higher education or a university environmentExperience in workload planning, workforce modelling, or resource allocationProven ability to develop and implement policies and frameworksExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDesirableExperience with academic workload allocation modelsKnowledge of academic contracts and HE governanceProject management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or equivalent) Project Manager Rate - £450 (A Day) Duration - 4 Months (Initial) Location - Dorset (Hybrid) We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-impact workload planning and transformation project within a higher education environment. This role will focus on driving change across academic workload models through the creation of new policies, workload frameworks, and tariff structures. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience delivering complex change initiatives within a university or higher education setting and will be confident working with senior academic and professional services stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of a workload planning and transformation programme Design and implement new workload models, policies, and tariff frameworks Drive organisational change and ensure adoption across faculties and departments Engage and influence senior academic stakeholders and governance groups Facilitate workshops and consultations to gather requirements and build alignment Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and reporting to senior leadership Essential Experience Strong Project Management experience delivering change and transformation projects Previous experience working within higher education or a university environment Experience in workload planning, workforce modelling, or resource allocation Proven ability to develop and implement policies and frameworks Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience with academic workload allocation models Knowledge of academic contracts and HE governance Project management qualification (PRINCE2, Agile, MSP, or equivalent)