Virtual Production / XR Manager (UAL Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute)

Vacancy ID
 

10343

College/Service
1
 
Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Department/Team
1
 
University Research Centres

Location
1
 
LCF – Stratford, London UK

Grade
1
 
Grade 6

Salary
1
 
£50,961-£61,398 per annum

Contract
 

Fixed Term – 2 years

Hours
 

Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by
 

16 November 2023 23:55

Interviews
1
 
27th November 2023

Job description
1
 
FTTI Virtual Production Project Manager FINAL.docx – 55KB

Converted File FTTI Virtual Production Project Manager FINAL.docx.pdf – 66KB


Additional document/s
1
 
Candidate Information Pack Feb 2023.pdf – 1385KB

The opportunity

The role is a unique opportunity to shape and manage new projects at the state-of-the-art virtual production/XR provision for research and innovation in the emergent Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI), which is hosted at University of the Arts East Bank estate.

A multi-million pound project – awarded by AHRC’s Creative Research Capability and is part of UKRI World Class Laboratories Fund – the specialist facility will drive forward an ambitious research agenda, build capacity to meet wide ranging sector needs, and support significant growth potential for the UK’s creative and cultural economy.

As the project manager for the new Virtual Production / XR facility, you will provide project management for UAL FTTI’s state of the art Virtual Production/XR lab, and work closely with the FTTI Director, Deputy Director, Senior R&D fellows and operational staff on the development, submission and delivery of funded R&D projects.

A highly motivated individual, you will significantly contribute to the success of this AHRC-funded lab involving collaboration with academic, industry and public sector partners, contributing to the development of research bids to further innovative Research & Development (R&D), and providing support to successful projects. You will work closely with FTTI operations colleagues to identify and allocate appropriate levels of resource, set up new R&D projects, take the lead on impact reporting for the VP/XR lab and ensuring the success of project deliverables as defined in any new collaboration agreements.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To work closely with the UAL FTTI Director, FTTI manager and other colleagues in development of successful funding applications.
• To build relationships with academic and technical colleagues across UAL and HEI partners, scoping areas for collaboration and impact with VP/XR innovation at the core.
• To provide project management of successful R&D projects and to manage the critical path and deliverables to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery.
• To manage successful R&D project budgets, in liaison with the Director, FTTI administrator and Research Management & Administration (RMA) team at UAL.
• To draft project plans and reports, including financial, forecasting and progress/annual and quarterly reports in line with internal and funding body requirements, and monitor and analyse data as appropriate.
• To ensure, with the Director and UAL’s Legal team, that all contracts relating to the project are effectively negotiated and implemented in line with any internal or external governing procedures or protocols (e.g. UAL’s Contracts Protocol).
• To liaise with the project’s academic partners and manage the project’s network of industry partners and participants, for the successful implementation of projects.
• To work with FTTI communications manager to effectively plan, co-ordinate and manage the VP/XR Lab programme, promotion, and dissemination of successful projects.
• To manage the day-to-day activities of project staff (e.g. PDRFs where relevant) including responsibility for the recruitment and selection of new staff.
• To service the project meetings including, with the Director, setting agendas, producing and distributing papers, minute taking and following up of action points as appropriate.

 

About you

We are looking for an individual with project management experience with a proven track record in managing large UKRI research and innovation projects (including financial/budget management), as well as experience of managing contracts. 

You will have experience of developing, writing and managing complex, high value projects taking a collaborative approach to build strong relationships across organisation boundaries and stakeholder groups, including internal and external partners.

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to plan and manage resources effectively, we would like to hear from you.

The vacancy closing date maybe held earlier than stated if sufficient applicants are received. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at [email protected] 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of 6 renowned colleges and is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries. We are proud of our international student and staff community and are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone; a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential.

Our culture

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We are a member of the Race Equality Charter (REC), to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and a member of the Business Disability Forum, which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace. In addition, we are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and in 2022 achieved a Gold Award in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, helping us to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work.

Vacancy ID
 

10343

College/Service
1
 
Research Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

Department/Team
1
 
University Research Centres

Location
1
 
LCF – Stratford, London UK

Grade
1
 
Grade 6

Salary
1
 
£50,961-£61,398 per annum

Contract
 

Fixed Term – 2 years

Hours
 

Full time – 35 hours per week

Apply by
 

16 November 2023 23:55

Interviews
1
 
27th November 2023

Job description
1
 
FTTI Virtual Production Project Manager FINAL.docx – 55KB

Converted File FTTI Virtual Production Project Manager FINAL.docx.pdf – 66KB


Additional document/s
1
 
Candidate Information Pack Feb 2023.pdf – 1385KB

The opportunity

The role is a unique opportunity to shape and manage new projects at the state-of-the-art virtual production/XR provision for research and innovation in the emergent Fashion, Textiles and Technology Institute (FTTI), which is hosted at University of the Arts East Bank estate.

A multi-million pound project – awarded by AHRC’s Creative Research Capability and is part of UKRI World Class Laboratories Fund – the specialist facility will drive forward an ambitious research agenda, build capacity to meet wide ranging sector needs, and support significant growth potential for the UK’s creative and cultural economy.

As the project manager for the new Virtual Production / XR facility, you will provide project management for UAL FTTI’s state of the art Virtual Production/XR lab, and work closely with the FTTI Director, Deputy Director, Senior R&D fellows and operational staff on the development, submission and delivery of funded R&D projects.

A highly motivated individual, you will significantly contribute to the success of this AHRC-funded lab involving collaboration with academic, industry and public sector partners, contributing to the development of research bids to further innovative Research & Development (R&D), and providing support to successful projects. You will work closely with FTTI operations colleagues to identify and allocate appropriate levels of resource, set up new R&D projects, take the lead on impact reporting for the VP/XR lab and ensuring the success of project deliverables as defined in any new collaboration agreements.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To work closely with the UAL FTTI Director, FTTI manager and other colleagues in development of successful funding applications.
• To build relationships with academic and technical colleagues across UAL and HEI partners, scoping areas for collaboration and impact with VP/XR innovation at the core.
• To provide project management of successful R&D projects and to manage the critical path and deliverables to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery.
• To manage successful R&D project budgets, in liaison with the Director, FTTI administrator and Research Management & Administration (RMA) team at UAL.
• To draft project plans and reports, including financial, forecasting and progress/annual and quarterly reports in line with internal and funding body requirements, and monitor and analyse data as appropriate.
• To ensure, with the Director and UAL’s Legal team, that all contracts relating to the project are effectively negotiated and implemented in line with any internal or external governing procedures or protocols (e.g. UAL’s Contracts Protocol).
• To liaise with the project’s academic partners and manage the project’s network of industry partners and participants, for the successful implementation of projects.
• To work with FTTI communications manager to effectively plan, co-ordinate and manage the VP/XR Lab programme, promotion, and dissemination of successful projects.
• To manage the day-to-day activities of project staff (e.g. PDRFs where relevant) including responsibility for the recruitment and selection of new staff.
• To service the project meetings including, with the Director, setting agendas, producing and distributing papers, minute taking and following up of action points as appropriate.

 

About you

We are looking for an individual with project management experience with a proven track record in managing large UKRI research and innovation projects (including financial/budget management), as well as experience of managing contracts. 

You will have experience of developing, writing and managing complex, high value projects taking a collaborative approach to build strong relationships across organisation boundaries and stakeholder groups, including internal and external partners.

If you have strong communication skills and the ability to plan and manage resources effectively, we would like to hear from you.

The vacancy closing date maybe held earlier than stated if sufficient applicants are received. 

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Twinkle Brahmbhatt, Senior Resourcing Adviser via email at [email protected] 

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of 6 renowned colleges and is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries. We are proud of our international student and staff community and are committed to ensuring that the University offers an inclusive and supportive environment for everyone; a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential.

Our culture

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including those who may feel underrepresented in the workforce due to their socioeconomic circumstances such as those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (B.A.M.E.) backgrounds. We are a member of the Race Equality Charter (REC), to help us reduce barriers that negatively impacts B.A.M.E. staff. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed employer and a member of the Business Disability Forum, which help us to improve the lives of disabled people in the workplace. In addition, we are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and in 2022 achieved a Gold Award in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, helping us to ensure all LGBTQ+ people are valued at work.