Project Support Officer

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The eHealth Productivity and Innovation in Cornwall (EPIC2) project is funded to the end of March 2023 by the European Regional Development Fund. EPIC has had considerable success in developing the eHealth sector in Cornwall. There is a lot of ongoing work supporting SMEs in the region and we seek a Project Support Officer (PSO)to support the Business Engagement Manager and project team. The postholder can work from Plymouth, Truro or remotely but will be required to travel within Cornwall.

The EPIC2 team works with a large network of academics, SMEs, the health and social care sector, charities, students, and other organisations to further develop the eHealth sector in Cornwall. You will support the team in developing the technology capacity in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, engaging SMEs and supporting their work with the EPIC2 project. As one of the ‘faces’ of EPIC2, you will be the first point of contact for many SMEs in Cornwall and so excellent inter-personal skills and organisation are essential. The PSO will also contact and support SMEs in their application to the EPIC2 Challenge Fund, in addition to supporting the project management team in ensuring accurate reporting and ERDF compliance.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Jay Amies by email jay.amies@plymouth.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 12 Midnight, Sunday 6th November 2022

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 14th November 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week and is fixed-term until Friday 31st March 2023 due to funding.

Flexible working options including job share will be considered.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT+.