Projects Manager (PMCGP102023)

Cardiff and Vale College

Internal / External Vacancy

Ref: PMCGP102023
Job Title: Project Manager - CDGP
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Until 31 st March 2025
Hours: 37
Salary: £38,346 - £40,491 pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager - Cluster Development & Growth Programme within the CAVC for Business department at Cardiff and Vale College. This role will be based at the City Centre Campus.

Responsibilities include:

To drive forward and project manage the delivery of the CDGP project, ensuring project timelines and objectives are met, specifically:

- - in line with budget and funding guidelines
  - within risk and issues tolerances, reporting where necessary;
  - by report progress and achievements as necessary;
  - by undertaking effective monitoring and compliance of financial and non-financial aspects of the project;
  - by complete an evaluation of impact and lessons learned to determine legacy funding and delivery options.

To support the discovery phase and lead on the co-design of each Skills Intervention, working closely with industry and subject experts (internal and external), and HE and FE partners to produce an informed and evidence-based approach which addresses employer's needs.
To be a member of the Central Management Team, organising the regional delivery across all HE, FE, and industry partners, controlling clear lines of communications between partners, CAVC and the CCR (funding body). Furthermore, ensuring regular financial claims and delivery updates are collated from partners for consolidation and submission to the funding body.
To support Business Development, Marketing and Student Services teams in liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure target participant numbers are met and administration of training allowance and barriers funding is easily accessible and closely monitored.
To support the Senior Manager for Funded Programmes & Bids in working closely with teams across College to support the development of a project management culture, ensuring efficient use of resources and effective delivery of the project.
Line management of a dynamic project team consisting of two Project Support Officers, with project management responsibilities for a number of HE, FE and industry project teams.
Welsh language skills would be desirable for this role.

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 01/11/2023 at 12:00pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or recruitment@cavc.ac.uk.

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