Job description
Applications for this role are set to close on 7 February but may be extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
The Cloud Project Management Office is responsible for receiving, planning, resourcing, and delegating cloud professional service engagements (projects) to our cloud project managers. As a member of this team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring every project is delivered successfully: on time, within scope, on budget, and to the customer's satisfaction.
You will work collaboratively with the project managers and technical solutions teams, utilising our standard project management approach (ISO9001 certified). Your focus will be on supporting the project management lifecycle, from handling new project intake to monitoring and reporting on the overall project portfolio.
Why work at Jisc
We offer a flexible hybrid working environment that puts your development first. You'll have the freedom to balance office and remote work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our various locations. We believe in nurturing talent and providing the resources you need to build a successful career in the tech sector.
Our benefits are great too. We offer:
- Mentorship and Support: One-on-one guidance from experienced professionals
- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement
- Inclusive Culture: Diverse and welcoming workplace
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options
- Generous Leave: 31 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Life Stage Support: Career breaks, study leave, volunteering, and excellent family leave policies
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing support and health benefits
- Financial Support: Generous pension, discounts, cycle scheme, and season ticket loans
- Professional Development: Training programs and mentoring opportunities
- Community: Join networks like Youth Network, Neurodiversity, Women in Tech, and more
Person requirements
We know you may not tick every box, and that's okay - we're more interested in your potential. If you have most of what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for:
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths
- Basic understanding of what project management involves (can be from school/college projects or extracurricular activities)
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks or assignments (can be demonstrated through schoolwork)
- Comfortable using basic computer applications and willing to learn new software
- Experience working as part of a team (can be from school, sports, clubs, or volunteer work)
- Eager to learn about project management and cloud technology
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Basic organisational skills
- Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance
- Reliable and punctual
While not essential, we would value candidates who bring any of the following: previous experience coordinating group projects (such as school events or clubs), basic Microsoft Office skills, customer service experience from part-time work, an interest in technology, or any IT-related subjects at GCSE/A-Level. Online courses in basic project management or IT would be advantageous, even if these are free courses. A natural problem-solving mindset and any basic understanding of cloud computing concepts would also be beneficial, though full training will be provided.
Additional job details
- Workplace
- Hybrid, or partially remote
- Location
- UK wide
- Salary
- £24,500
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 7 February 2025
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Closing date: 7 February 2025