Job Title: Project Planning Lead
Location: Warwick University
Rate: £33.88ph via an Umbrella Company (Inside IR35) or £25.26ph PAYE
Employment Type: Contract (03/31/2026)
Hours: Standard 40 Hours Per Week
Reference: J35962796
Job Description:
The role is for a project leader with a background in support of cross-functional projects with multi-stakeholder requirements. The primary purpose of the role within Research is to support the collaborative R&D strategy development, planning and delivery of collaborative R&D projects working cross-functionally with partner organisations in industry and academia and leveraging government funding to accelerate and scale up R&D projects.
Qualification:
Experience:
- Previous work experience within a business planning / project management office environment.
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, previous use of enterprise systems (e.g. SAP).
- Cross functional working - planning own work and responsive to support requests.
- Self-motivated and able to operate with low supervision.
- Preparation of formal documentation to pre-scribed standards Control and management of confidential information including GDPR compliance.
- Desirable experience Previously worked in/around government funded collaborative R&D projects, e.g. Innovate UK and EU.
- Previously worked within an accountancy audit / regulated finance framework.
- High degree of numeracy, attention to detail.
- Planning and co-ordination of work across multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- High level of organisational skills.
- Effective communication across internal cross functional teams and external customer facing.
Additional Information:
- Role is based at National Automotive Innovation Centre at University of Warwick (NAIC).
- Parking permit included for University of Warwick managed carparks.
- Some occasional travel to our other client sites may be required.
- Some hybrid work arrangements possible for remote/home working
This role is INSIDE IR35
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