Onsite Engagement Manager

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About the role

  • Engagement Manager leading high-quality consulting projects in higher education and government sectors. Driving transformative impact through collaboration and evidence-based insights.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end‑to‑end design and delivery of consultancy projects supporting academic and government organisations to develop 4th Generation strategies
  • Plan and manage project resources to deliver agreed outcomes within time, budget, and quality expectations
  • Apply structured problem‑solving approaches, overseeing high‑quality qualitative and quantitative research and analysis
  • Develop clear, evidence‑based insights and recommendations that inform strategy and decision‑making
  • Prepare and present high‑quality proposals, plans, and reports for senior internal and external audiences
  • Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across higher education and government sectors
  • Collaborate across Elsevier to bring together the right expertise and capabilities for project delivery
  • Contribute to the growth and visibility of the 4GU consultancy portfolio through internal initiatives and external engagement

Requirements

  • Proven long term experience leading complex, multi‑stakeholder projects and delivering high‑impact outcomes
  • Strong understanding of, or transferable experience within, higher education, research, innovation, or public policy environments
  • Ability to analyse, interpret, and synthesise data to produce clear, actionable insights
  • Experience working with senior leaders or decision‑makers in academic, government, or related organisations
  • Strong communication skills, with confidence presenting complex ideas clearly to varied audiences
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
  • Professional, inclusive, and relationship‑focused approach to client and stakeholder engagement
  • Relevant professional experience or development (formal qualifications welcomed but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated)

Benefits

  • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
  • Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Life assurance
  • Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Save As You Earn share option scheme
  • Travel Season ticket loan
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme
  • Optional Dental Insurance
  • Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
  • RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
  • Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
  • Access to extensive learning and development resources
  • Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Job title

Engagement Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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