Job description

Project Leader

Due to record achievement and an ever growing order book, Epic - Brighton's most significant employer of e-learning and web development professionals is looking for the right individuals to join our high performing and motivated team.

You
We’re looking for a hands-on leader and manager of one of our e-learning teams, a typical one of which consists of 10 people comprising project support officers and instructional designers.

You’ll have proven strategic planning capability, and extensive experience in all aspects of delivering software projects successfully. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to lead, manage, and coach a project team on e-learning projects. You will also be part of the production management team, requiring a strong sense of business acumen, adaptability and the ability to drive and implement new ideas.

Naturally we’d expect you to have excellent communication skills, and be able to establish strong working relationships with clients.

The role
You will:

• oversee projects from initial specifications through to completion ensuring they are achievable within budgets and time scales, and are successfully implemented
• develop a deep understanding of key account clients, ensuring learning and lessons are gained across projects, and ensuring client quality expectations are met
• ensure that risks for all projects are identified and actions put in place to minimise or mitigate them
• ensure effective communication within the project team, across other project teams, and where appropriate across divisions
• be an effective member of the production management team, presenting and implement improvements to process, design, and any other areas
• support sales on proposals and pitches
• raise the capability in your team by providing effective line management, and by mentoring and coaching
• manage multiple priorities, projects and relationships
• keep up-to-date with current trends and online based delivery platforms, formats & technologies

Apply by sending us your CV and covering letter, including details of your current remuneration and notice period, to personnel@epic.co.uk. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 17th May 2008.

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