Graduate Project Manager

UK Research and Innovation

Sep 17, 2023

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
£30.4K
Oxford

Requirements

Essential:
Achieved, or be on course to achieve, a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant field of study
Have the right to live and work in the UK at the time of starting employment
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Strong communication and personal skills: confident use of language, good writing style
Strong numerical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Analytical approach. Confident in the use of software to improve or develop new methods
Ability to interrogate data to find solutions or answers
Pragmatic and flexible, ability to handle change
Desirable:
Experience of working on a project
Part of our application process involves submitting your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should address your suitability for the opportunity based how you meet each essential criteria stated in this advert.

Responsibilities

To support a project manager on a project with a budget ranging from £5-£15 million
To apply standard project management practices on the project under the guidance of the project manager
To drive forward new processes within the Project Office to support project delivery
To take on responsibility for ensuring best practise / standards are adhered for one aspect of project delivery

UK Research and Innovation

Government

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2018

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

UKRI convenes, catalyses and invests in close collaboration with others to build a thriving, inclusive research and innovation system that connects discovery to prosperity and public good. Our work is tackling 21st century challenges from climate and advancing technologies, to health, society, arts and culture. We bring together nine organisations with great depth and breadth of expertise, allowing us to connect research communities, institutions, businesses and wider society, in the UK and around the world. This combination enables us to work across the whole research and innovation system, informed by our networks and expertise. Our vision is for an outstanding research and innovation system in the UK that gives everyone the opportunity to contribute and to benefit, enriching lives locally, nationally and internationally.