Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: London Bridge

Working pattern: Full-Time

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team.

We’re looking for a proactive, confident, and experienced project management professional to play a pivotal role in delivering key projects that contribute to the overall objectives of our department and the wider business. You’ll bring a strong solution focus and exceptional organisational skills in leading a variety of projects, end to end, and working with a diverse group of colleagues from around the globe. As part of the Marketing & Recruitment function, this role will sit in the small but mighty Operations team providing support that underpins the core activities of the function. You’ll deliver a variety of projects from product launches to internal development projects, working cross-functionally with departments across the business.

Project Manager - What you’ll bring to the role

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You care about doing a great job and the contribution you’re making

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Proven experience in delivering projects from conception to closure

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Experienced in coordinating cross-functional project teams and diverse stakeholders on an international scale

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Outcome focused with a goal-driven and delivery-oriented profile

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Able to contribute as part of a team in finding solutions

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Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with and influence a wide range of audiences

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Excellent oral and written communication including ability to write project documentation such as project briefs, presentations, reports

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Self-motivated with a curious nature with a desire to learn

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Diligent, assertive and commercially astute

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Exceptional organisational and planning skills

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Excellent time management and prioritisation skills

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Process-driven approach

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Ability to work under pressure and to deadline, to meet challenging targets

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Meticulous attention to detail

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Flexible and adaptable approach to a dynamic workload, with the ability to manage complexity, ambiguity and change

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Working knowledge of project planning, collaboration and communication tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday com, Miro, SharePoint)

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Strong IT skills and proficiency with MS 365

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Commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Project Manager - Desirable

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Passion for international education recruitment

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Experience of working in international or higher education sector

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Experience with CRM software (particularly Salesforce)

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Exposure to working with global teams and across different time zones

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Desire to contribute innovative new ideas, insights and approaches to drive efficiencies

Project Manager - What we do

Kaplan International Pathways, a division of Kaplan Inc., offers international students a wide range of flexible study options - from University preparation programmes in the UK, Australia, USA and Japan through to full degree programmes in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia. Through our academic partnerships with leading universities, our expertise in student recruitment, our exceptional teaching and a real focus on customer service and pastoral care, each year we are proud to welcome thousands of students from more than 100 countries through the doors of our colleges.

In the UK, we operate 9 campus-based colleges in partnership with Bournemouth University, University of Glasgow, University of Liverpool, Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Brighton, University of Essex, University of York and University of West of England, Bristol and an off-campus college in London offering pathways to 7 leading well-ranked UK universities.

Project Manager - What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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28 days annual leave*

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Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

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24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

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Company pension contributions

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Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

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Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time