FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES School of History PROJECT MANAGER Ref: ALC732 The Post Orchards East is an HLF-funded project, hosted by the School of History at the University of East Anglia, the Suffolk Traditional Orchard Group and other partner organisations throughout the Eastern region. The aims of Orchards East are to record and protect old orchard sites; to promote the new planting of traditional orchards and fruit and nut varieties; to research the social, cultural and economic history of fruit and fruit cultivation in eastern England; and to disseminate the results of that research through education and publication. Located within the School of History, the Project Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, strategic direction, execution, monitoring and control of the project. The role holder will work in close collaboration with the Project Management Team, and with individual members of the Team with responsibility for particular aspects of the project. Informal Discussions For an informal discussion please contact Professor Tom Williamson (School of History) on Tel: 01603 592871 or email: t.williamson@uea.ac.uk. Job Description A job description is attached as Appendix A. The precise duties will be agreed in discussion with the Manager. Person Specification The person specification for this post is attached as Appendix B. GENERAL Salary Salary will be 32,548 to 38,833 per annum, on Grade 7 on the single salary spine. The normal expectation is that starting salary will be at the minimum of the advertised salary scale.
Starting date The post is available from 5 th February 2018 on a full-time basis for a fixed term period to 28 February 2020. Terms and Conditions of Appointment Full details of terms and conditions of employment for Administrative Staff will be made available to the candidate to whom the appointment is offered. Relocation Expenses Relocation expenses are reimbursable under certain conditions. Residence The University is strongly committed to providing an excellent student experience and research environment, and it is expected that all staff will be available on campus to carry out their duties during the working week in support of these goals. Absences for significant periods are by agreement with the Head of School or Head of Division. Annual Leave Entitlement There is an annual holiday entitlement of six weeks plus statutory (8 days) and customary (6 days) holidays. Superannuation The post is superannuable under the Universities Superannuation Scheme. Proof of Qualifications The person specification for this post lists qualifications that are essential and/or desirable and you may hold some or all of these qualifications. Please note that if you are offered the appointment you will be asked to provide original certificates of these educational and professional qualifications. Please DO NOT provide these with your application. Entitlement to Work in the United Kingdom If you are shortlisted for interview you will be asked to bring to interview original documentary evidence of permission to work in the UK in line with a list of acceptable documents which we will provide to shortlisted candidates when invited for interview. Please DO NOT provide this with your application. This vacancy may be eligible for sponsorship under Tier 2 depending on a number of factors set out under UKVI immigration rules. Where appropriate, the University will apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship and non-eea workers who do not have residency status within the UK and will require entry clearance or
further leave to remain should familiarise themselves with the Tier 2 (General) Guidance Occupational Health Assessment Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health Assessment to be carried out by the University s Occupational Health Service. APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS To apply for this vacancy, please follow the online instructions at: https://myview.uea.ac.uk/webrecruitment/ Your completed application and CV should be submitted by 2 January 2018. Please note that feedback will not normally be provided to those applicants who are not shortlisted for this post Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Please note that the application form contains an Equal Opportunities section which must be completed. The Equal Opportunities information will not be made available to the selection panel and will not form any part of either the short-listing or decision making process. Referees In naming referees in your application, you are requested to give only those who can immediately be approached and one of these must be your current employer, or if not employed your most recent employer. Interviews It is anticipated that interviews and presentations will take place on 25 or 26 January 2018 and candidates who have not heard by then should assume their application has been unsuccessful. Successful shortlisted candidates may be notified of their interview times by telephone and/or email and it is therefore essential you include both of these in your application. Reasonable travel and incidental expenses incurred in attending the interview will be reimbursed. (Please ensure that you keep all receipts). Please note that if you are offered a post and decline the offer, travel and incidental expenses will not be reimbursed. Detailed information on the allowances will be provided on the expenses claim form which will be sent to you if you are invited to interview.
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APPENDIX A JOB DESCRIPTION Ref: ALC732 Job Title: Project Manager Grade: Grade 7 School/Department: School of History Reporting to: Project Management Team Job Function/Purpose: Located within the School of History, the Project Manager will be responsible for day to day management, strategic direction, execution, monitoring and control of the project. The role holder will work in close collaboration with the Project Management Team, and specifically with those members of the team with specific responsibility for the delivery of particular aspects of the project. Main duties include: Undertake the day-to-day management, execution and monitoring of the project. Co-ordinate publicity, liaise with press and maintain the project website. Input survey data and oversee volunteers undertaking this role. Coordinate the professional consultants undertaking detailed habitat/ historical surveys of selected sites. Coordinate the creation and restoration of traditional orchards. Recruit and co-ordinate survey volunteers, and arrange and oversee their training. Liaise with county-based survey managers and county orchard groups on issues including sites for new orchards, orchard restorations, sites for training and events etc. Organise training events, workshops and public events and meetings. Supervise the tree-buying scheme. Respond to enquiries about Orchards East. General Information All role holders are expected to undertake such other appropriate duties as may be requested. The post holder may be required to support the activities of other members of the Project Team as appropriate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION APPENDIX B Post title: Project Manager (Ref: ALC732) Prepared by: RB Date: November 2017 CRITERIA Essential Desirable Education, Experience & Achievements Degree or equivalent qualification or recent experience in a comparable role. Experience of leading a team. Experience of managing projects and coordinating input from multiple stakeholders to deliver targets. Experience of developing and implementing project plans. Experience of liaising with external agencies and building and maintaining relationships with such bodies. Experience of working in a similar role within the Higher Education sector or organisation of similar character and complexity. Skills & Knowledge Demonstrable communication skills in English language. Excellent presentation skills. Excellent report writing skills. Budget setting and management skills. A well-developed knowledge of project management. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of organisations. Knowledge of developing key performance indicators and associated reporting and monitoring regimes. Excellent analytical skills including analysis, interpretation and manipulation of monitoring data and statistics. Project management skills, including effective workplace implementation to meet deadlines. Team management and motivation skills.
Personal Attributes Special Circumstances Ability to quickly engender trust and credibility amongst key internal and external stakeholders and staff at all levels. Ability to work sensitively with different people s needs. Self-motivated, organised and methodical with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines and to organise own work and that of others to meet required targets. Articulate, confident, persuasive, tactful and diplomatic. A flexible approach to work and work hours, with a willingness to undertake additional hours at times of peak activity.