Engineering Project Manager

Institute of Project Management; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Manchester is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to support the implementation of engineering and manufacturing T Levels. The role includes managing projects, engaging with employers for successful outcomes, and coordinating activities across England. An ideal candidate should have a strong interest in technical education and experience in project management. This is an on-site position during the week and aims to enhance the technical education system in the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in technical education and industry engagement.
• Experience in managing projects related to education or training.
• Ability to coordinate events and liaise with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of projects related to technical education.
• Engage with employers to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate events and activities across England.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of engineering and manufacturing

Job description

• Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about improving technical education? The Gatsby Charitable Foundation is looking for a highly organised Project Manager to support the implementation of engineering and manufacturing T Levels.

Location: Manchester (On-site Tuesday-Thursday)

Applications close at 9 a.m. Monday 23rd February

About Company

In 1967, David Sainsbury wrote out a cheque for five pounds to establish the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Lord Sainsbury has since given Gatsby more than £1 billion to distribute to charitable causes in fields he is passionate about, including neuroscience, plant science, development in East Africa and public policy.

Gatsby established a small team focused on education policy in England almost 40 years ago. While priorities have changed and evolved, our approach has been consistent: we aim to be more than a funder. We act as an enabler for projects, working with partners in designing, developing, and, in some cases, delivering activities. We take a long‑term view as we do not think much can be achieved by short, one‑off projects.

We believe that a strong technical education system can open up good career opportunities for young people and adults, as well as drive greater national productivity and economic competitiveness. That is why our current work is focused on supporting the implementation of technical education reforms and the embedding of a stable career guidance system in England.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of projects related to technical education
• Engage with employers and employer networks to ensure successful outcomes
• Develop projects with employers to support industry placements
• Coordinate events and activities across England
• Engage with engineering and manufacturing employers and industry

About The Role

This is a role for someone with an interest in technical education who has a good understanding of the engineering and manufacturing industry. You will have a broad remit to manage the implementation of projects, in particular activities that engage employers and employer networks working alongside providers of T Levels to ensure successful outcomes for all stakeholders.

You will work closely with colleagues, national employer partners and providers to deliver activity, including managing the dissemination of employer awareness‑raising materials; the development with employers of discrete projects to support the introduction of industry placements in their working environments; co‑ordinating events and activity across England; and stimulating and managing opportunities to engage with engineering and manufacturing employers and industry.

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