G7 Project Manager

At Peregrine, we???re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Project Change Professionals in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector ??? we are always in search of the best talent to place, now.????
How Specialist Talent Works:??
At Peregrine, we find the best talent for our clients. Unlike traditional contractors, where you are hired by the client, you remain an employee of Peregrine, with access to all our standard benefits
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A Permanent Position in a Market-Leading Workforce Solutions companyLife AssurancePension Scheme ??? Employer matched to 5%Voluntary Benefits ??? Health Cash Plan, Dental, Will Writing etc.Annual Leave ??? 23 days rising to 27 with length of service.Sick Pay ??? Increasing with length of service.

The Role:??
This role essentially brings together the management of various work packages, tasks and stakeholder engagement/communications activities to deliver support to the refresh of Academic RISC. There will be key deliverables with deadlines (for example supporting activities for Security and Policing 12-14^th March 2024) and some that will be ongoing in support of securing long-term funding, advocacy and outcomes for the network. You will work alongside key leaders in both JSaRC (Home Office) and Cranfield University and will engage with a broad set of stakeholders across UK Government, Academia and Industry.
Key deliverables below are examples of the activities required; prioritisation of these will depend upon funding secured and the organisation providing this, plus availability of other organisations to deliver core work packages.
This role essentially brings together the management of various work packages, tasks and stakeholder engagement/communications activities to deliver support to the refresh of Academic RISC. There will be key deliverables with deadlines (for example supporting activities for Security and Policing 12-14^th March 2024) and some that will be ongoing in support of securing long-term funding, advocacy and outcomes for the network. You will work alongside key leaders in both JSaRC (Home Office) and Cranfield University and will engage with a broad set of stakeholders across UK Government, Academia and Industry.
Key deliverables below are examples of the activities required; prioritisation of these will depend upon funding secured and the organisation providing this, plus availability of other organisations to deliver core work packages.
Planning and Organising
You will be expected to organise and manage your workload and will often be required to work with minimal supervision.?? As different tasks will require different time periods for planning, flexibility and good coordination skills will be important.??
You should have strong project management skills, ensuring that milestones and deliverables are achieved to time and to high quality.
Communicating and influencing
Proven external stakeholder management experience is required with evidence of regular interactions with a variety of external people and agencies, including companies, research agencies, and governmental and other non-governmental organisations.
You will be expected to influence, negotiate, exercise diplomacy and deploy emotional intelligence and to work constructively with a wide range of individuals.
Problem solving
You will have a high degree of autonomy in how your objectives are achieved and will be expected to pro-actively resolve issues, demonstrating initiative and leadership in problem solving on a daily basis.
You will be accountable for delivering the optimum solution to problems, ensuring that any difficulties encountered are resolved with the minimum amount of disruption, and embedding solutions when appropriate in improved processes and/or suggested new ways of working to improve the future efficient and effective delivery of organisation level objectives and goals.
Responsibilities:

Developing a plan for how the next steps for ARISC are developed and work on the governance/best home for the secretariat given opportunities to collaborate with other Home Office functions/UKRI.Delivery of value-add events for academia against JSaRC priorities (e.g., knife crime) - aiming to host at universities. Support to a UKRI bid if needed for post-March funding if Pool Re/Home Office route isn???t successful.

Support to ARISC projects e.g., working with the Home Office in shaping their innovation/education zone or similar for the Security and Policing show (Farnborough 13^th-14^th March 2024)Review of the current ARISC contacts list and looking for opportunities to grow/develop this. GDPR compliance and ensuring the way we are managing the growing list of members is as efficient and coherent with other ways of working and Cranfield teams running similar models, collaborates with relevant external stakeholders, for example KTN Innovate. Leadership of projects coming under funding for ARISC; for example, re-branding, governance model, establishing ways of working with KTN innovate.Accompanying visits to ARISC member universities in support of the ARISC chair/co-chairs and KTN Innovate/other partners.Support ARISC Chair/Co-Chair in managing key ARISC stakeholders and producing and distributing communications regarding the development of the network. Regular communication with the ARISC network, sharing opportunities from wider Gov into the academic network and exploring options for a regular bulletin/newsletter (funding dependent).

Requirements:

Project Management Qualification (e.g., APMP, Prince 2) ??? Desirable Experience of one or more of the following:UK Defence, Resilience and/or Security sectors.Project and programme managementKnowledge of the following:Government security processesExcellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skillsGood time management and organisational skills and ability to deliver to deadlines.Accuracy and attention to detailAbility to establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and influence at all levels.Ability to use tact and diplomacy.Ability to work independently and self-motivate to find innovate and practical solutions to complex problems.Computer literacy ??? at least MS Word and Excel Ability to understand and address non-routine workAbility to demonstrate Cranfield???s core values: Ambition, Impact, Respect and CommunityGoal orientated and proactive.Team workerHighly organised and able to priorities; resilient to changes in plans.High level of drive, motivation, determination and tenacityA positive approach; professional and confident

About us:??
At Peregrine, we see beyond the immediate and look to the horizon. We build lasting, meaningful partnerships with our clients, and deliver flexible solutions for every resourcing need, both now and in the future. Together, we help our clients to engage, develop and harness the skills they need to achieve and grow the workforce they want.??
Our culture:??
At Peregrine we embrace fresh ideas, and we love learning fast. Our solutions are trusted and established, so we have the confidence of knowing we have a solid foundation. We rely on openness and honesty, and we???re always ready to help each other out. And we believe that our work can benefit society ??? whether it???s finding the digital talent of the future or being a driver for social mobility.??
Our commitment to diversity:????
At Peregrine, we???re proudly committed to championing diversity and inclusion, with company-wide initiatives to drive greater social mobility and reduce our environmental impact. Our teams represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages, and ethnicities, and over 20 different nationalities. We also employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our partnerships with numerous charities ensure that we can stay well-informed and continue to improve our practices for the future. It reflects in the way we recruit for our clients as we assist them in becoming more diverse.
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