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SalaryProject Planner
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire
Salary: £34,642 - £40,754 per annum
Full time / 3 Year Fixed Term Contract.
Flexible hours considered.
Reference: 11266
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron; a huge scientific facility designed to produce very intense beams of X-rays, infrared and ultraviolet light. Our scientists use the light to study a vast range of subject matter, from new medicines and treatments for disease to innovative engineering and cutting-edge technology.
We are at the beginning of a major upgrade of the facility, known as Diamond-II. Diamond-II will combine a new machine and new beamlines with a comprehensive series of upgrades to optics, detectors, sample environments, sample delivery capabilities and computing, which will ultimately generate an even more brilliant light source at a higher energy.
About the Role
We now have opportunities for two Project Planners to join the team; one on a permanent contract and one on a 3-year fixed term basis.
The busy Diamond Planning Office requires Project Planners to provide key professional project planning expertise to support a wide range of complex projects that underpin world-class, cutting-edge science.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Working closely with the Project Managers and Support departments to create and maintain resourced project plans and ensuring compliance to project control standards and procedures.
- Being proactive in the appropriate monitoring of progress against the plan, highlight where the plan is not being achieved and work with the teams involved to identify and resolve issues.
- Providing timely, accurate and appropriate management information to the Project Manager and Head of the Diamond Planning Office to support the overview of projects. Assisting in the preparation of progress reports and meeting notes.
- Providing assurance that the change control, risk management and cost control procedures are followed by the project manager.
- Promoting Project Planning best practice within Diamond by maintaining professional knowledge base.
- Participating in and facilitate the planning and preparation of project management events and workshops.
About You
Bring us your enthusiasm for science and project management, your first-class communication skills, proven experience planning and controlling projects and we’ll give you the chance to be part of the next wave of demanding projects at Diamond, and to make an important contribution to the future success of our science and technology-based organisation.
You should be educated to degree level or demonstrate equivalent working experience, while a qualification in Project Management is desirable.
You will need to demonstrate keen problem-solving skills to identify and resolve areas where plans are failing and recognise how you can best facilitate delivery of specific projects. You’ll also show plenty of initiative; a drive to influence successful project delivery and ability to implement tailored project management techniques.
You will be equally confident communicating with the Project Board and with members of the Project Team, both in person and in writing, you’ll impress us with your flair for organisation.
You will require excellent MS Office skills.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
Please indicate which position you are interested in; Permanent, fixed term or both
The closing date for applications is 4th February 2024.
