An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative Marketing Manager to join us on a 12mth Fixed Term Contract.  The key purpose of this role is to help us deliver winning campaigns by developing marketing strategies that reach and engage new audiences.

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for developing engaging and creative marketing campaigns that help build a brand. You’ll be digital-savvy and have experience of cultivating and developing promotional partnerships. 

You will have commissioned audience and market research and applied insight and analysis to create targeted audience strategies, including developing and testing propositions.You will also be great at coming up with ideas and identifying opportunities as well as collaborating with in-house creatives and external agencies to produce engaging content.

You’ll need a good understanding of customer/supporter journeys and how to create a relevant brand experience, working closely with fundraising and other teams.With proven project management skills, including budget management, you will have developed integrated marketing plans that deliver against objectives.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th December 2019

For more information please visit our website.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Salary: £38,097.00 - £40,485.82 per annum 
Location: Office - London 
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 per week 
 
About the role

We are looking for an energetic and experienced project and relationship manager to join the dynamic and fast paced Music & Entertainment Team which is part of the wider charity’s Fundraising function.

2020 is a really exciting time to join the team and the wider charity as we look to maximise our 30th anniversary year by building and developing a varied and sustainable music & entertainment events and initiatives programme in turn helping Teenage Cancer Trust provide the vital support that young people with cancer deserve.

You will personally responsible for project managing the charity’s ambitious programme of 30 private and public events across the UK in 2020 to mark the charity’s 30th anniversary and creating a sustainable programme to deliver £500k+ a year from a series of events across the UK, targeting new audiences and utilising the partnerships and networks of the organisation. This role does not include project management of the charity's flagship fundraising series Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert as this is managed separately.

If you are an articulate, assertive and persuasive project manager with significant relevant experience gained in a music and entertainment events role within the non-profit or commercial sectors and a deep knowledge of the Music & Entetainment Industry we definitely want to hear from you! We are based right in the heart of the West End and have a doughnut shop on our street. What more could you want?

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

 
Closing date: 18 December 2019
First interview: 8 January 2020
Second interview: 13 January 2020

Operations and Governance Manager - Full Time - 2 years fixed term contract initially

Location - Central London, with some travel within the UK and potential for international travel. Flexible working available

Salary - £35,000 - £38,000 + Benefits

Reporting to Chief Executive

Overall purpose of job

To support the Chief Executive and team in delivering the strategic objectives of the Society.

The Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) is one of the world's leading microbiology societies. It is recognised internationally for the support it provides the microbiological community, the scientific integrity and quality of its academic journals and its accurate and evidence-based communications.

Key responsibilities:

The Operations and Governance Manager will provide key support to the Chief Executive (CE) and Executive Committee (EC) of trustees to achieve the strategic objectives set out in the Society’s strategic plan through the following but not limited to:

Governance

• Management of all governance tasks, such as the filing of the annual return and accounts and updating Directors/Trustees registration with the Charities Commission and Companies House
• Contribution to, and collation of, all high-level papers and briefing documents for EC and all subcommittee meetings
• Minute-taking at all EC and subcommittee meetings 
• Co-ordination of the writing and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts

Operations

• Management of liaison with Biochemical Society and/or LABS regarding operational premises-related issues
• Assistance to EC with any necessary travel/accommodation requirements
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail • Maintenance of CE’s contacts database
• Maintenance of the society’s asset registers
• Management of external contracts ensuring they deliver optimum value for the Society
• Full briefing of CE in preparation for internal and external meetings
• Collation and preparation of presentations for CE
• Organisation, planning and preparation of internal and external meetings and activities as directed by CE

Compliance

• Leading on the provision of information on matters relating to GDPR, Data Protection and compliance issues
• Ensuring the organisation complies with all relevant legislative requirements and best practice standards
• Undertaking the role of Health and Safety Officer; ensure that essential policies are in place and that the policy and staff training are kept up to date

Person specification

You will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following:

Essential

• Graduate qualification
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience of working in operations management and/or charity governance
• Knowledge and/or understanding of wider charity governance issues such as information governance and risk management
• Working knowledge of governance issues affecting charities
• Practical knowledge of data protection related legislation and compliance best practice
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with diplomacy and the ability to influence: credible and able to deal comfortably with key individuals at all levels
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent administration skills including proven ability to take accurate and informative meeting minutes
• Ability to work autonomously for significant time periods
• A proactive work style with demonstrable ability to use own initiative
• Ability to time-manage effectively and to prioritise work, working well under pressure
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to build sound and diplomatic working relationships with others and in particular the ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience of health and safety management

Desirable

• Interest and/or knowledge relevant to microbiology
• Working knowledge of the function of learned societies and/or professional membership organisations

We are committed to drawing on a wide range of knowledge and experience and strive to maintain diversity in all areas of our work (BAME, career level, disabilities, gender). For more information on the Society’s commitment to diversity and inclusion please see our position statement.

Personal responsibilities:

You will ensure:

• That you present a professional image at all times, both in the office and to members and external suppliers and act as an ambassador for the Society
• That you understand the consequences of your actions for the Society and actively share responsibility with the Chief Executive, Trustees, Managers and office team for the success of the Society’s work
• That you treat all colleagues fairly, working according to the principles of equal opportunity as outlined the Staff Handbook
• That you are willing to work in excess of usual working hours when the balance of the Society’s work or allocated responsibilities requires this. We do not expect excessive working hours, rather we require flexibility when there is a clear benefit to the Society
• That you are aware of basic employment and health and safety law
• That you are compliant with all legal requirements relevant to your role

Team participation responsibilities:

To ensure the following:

• That you understand the Team Objectives and your own Personal Objectives;
  • Can explain the expectations of your role and the measures of success
  • Attend one-to-ones on a regular basis to ensure your individual objectives are clear and up to-date
  • Help and support new staff into their new role as appropriate
• That you take ownership of work and contribute to making decisions
• That you are a team player by supporting your colleagues as appropriate
• That you seek to continuously improve performance by learning and developing new skills and keeping up to date with latest developments in the sector
• That you undergo appropriate levels of coaching, development and support when needed; helping to identify your own:
  • Development needs
  • Development activity
  • Expectations as a result of the development activity
  • Actions to support the development activity
  • Performance against business objectives as a result of the development activity  

For more information, please visit our website.

Please send a CV and covering letter by email via the button below.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 17th January 2020.

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.

Please note that due to limited resources it is not possible for the Society to acknowledge receipt of applications. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

“We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.”

Salary: £40,485.82 - £42,867.54 (Office) and £36,802.62 - £38,967.06 (Home) per annum 
Location: Office - London or Home based
Contract type: 18 months fixed-term contract
Hours: 35 per week 
 
About the role

Our new fundraising strategy identified the development of fundraising groups as a vital element of our future growth. To help us deliver and shape this we are recruiting a Fundraising Groups Manager. Ultimately your experience will help us develop one of the best supporter volunteering experiences within the sector for people wishing to dedicate the most valuable of resources, time, to raise funds for the charity.  Your understanding of that means you will relish the opportunity, the strategic scope of this role and the chance to help us define our offer.

How to apply 
Please click the ‘apply now’ button below. You will need to upload your CV and Supporting Statement which explains how you think you meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification.

 
Closing date: 6 January 2020
First interview: Week commencing 13 January 2020
Second interview: Week commencing 20 January 2020

Senior Data Manager

Fixed term until December 2022

Salisbury Square, EC4Y  

The Networked Data Lab is a new data analytics initiative that will build a collaborative network of analytical teams across the UK. Partners will work collaboratively with each other and with a team at the Health Foundation to deliver data-driven insights on shared problems facing the health and care system. The Senior Data Manager will work collaboratively with colleagues to support an ambitious programme of data analytics, data curation and standardization, and data linkage.

The successful candidate will work with the team to communicate the value of innovative data linkage, and routine datasets, to the public and to policy makers; and will engage with senior stakeholders on data curation and standardisation, developing partnerships with health and care organisations across the UK. You will lead data management, data curation and information governance work to support the in-house analytic work-programme, with a particular focus on the Networked Data Lab.

Suitably qualified, and ideally with a proficiency in statistical or data management software (ideally R), our ideal candidate will have a successful track record of developing and building data access solutions and demonstrable experience of data management and data standardisation, ideally with experience of developing novel methods. You will have extensive knowledge of current developments in data curation and data standardisation and a well-developed professional network.

To be successful in the role of Senior Data Manager you must understand the UK data access landscape, especially the legal, regulatory and access framework for accessing data for research purposes. Equally as important will be your ability to work collaboratively, and proactively engage with colleagues and external partners. This is an emerging environment and you will be able to work flexibly, respond to changing priorities, and adapt and persevere to deliver outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Data Manager who is committed to our core behaviours - Working Together, Discovering & Learning and Achieving Impact. If the role excites you we would love to hear from you. 

Interview date: 14 January 2020

To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which addresses all the person specification criteria flagged as CV/SS (Essential). 

The Health Foundation values diversity and champions inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sections of the community.

If you are looking for a specialist role in international development, where you can utilise your international finance experience with your background managing the finances of payment by result contracts, this may be the role for you. This is an exciting role with a lot of flexibility and some international travel (2-4 trips per year) working with countries across Africa and the Middle East, leading a consortium of partners to deliver a pivotal programme for people across the world.

Key responsiblities will include taking ownership of the financial management of this £100m+ five year programme, providing sound financial support to country teams and ensuring regional offices have the teams and resources necessary to perform well, capacity building where necessary. This role will also manage consortium partner reports, and provide regular updates to the senior leadership team within the charity on the programmes performance.

The successful candidate will be an excellent business partner with experience working in a contracts funded environment. INGO expereince is essential, however contracts expereince does not have to be from this sector. Experience working with EU, DFID or USAID funding would be an advantage in either a contracts or grants context. The Contracts Finance Manager will be a strong relationship builder, able to influence and act as a credible partner to finance and non-finance stakeholders. We are looking for fully qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) who combine this technical ability with exceptional communication skills. Expereince working in a commercial organisation who work on government funded international development programmes are encouraged to apply.

Key skills required include; contracts financial management, donor reporting, budgeting and forecasting, management reporting, financial accounting and finance business partnering.

If you are interested in this position, please apply early as this role is likely to be filled before the closing date and interviews are being scheduled as and when suitable candidates apply.

11 month fixed term contract

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as Senior Programme Manager and act as the focal point for Country Office (CO) and Save the Children (SCUK) interaction, supporting the delivery and quality of in-country programmes.

In our UK and Global Programmes department, we fight for children every single day. We deliver humanitarian and development programmes. We build partnerships with institutional donors, including governments, multi-laterals and trusts. We drive lasting change. We go the extra mile - and we don’t rest until the work is done.

As Senior Programme Manager you will lead on the delivery of institutional and non-institutional proposals, reports and contracts, as well as evaluations, audits and management responses. You will oversee the implementation of the SCUK-funded programming in coordination with the Regional Office, acting as a donor liaison/focal point for key HQ SCUK donors. You will be responsible for the monitoring and oversight of all SCUK projects and related risks within specific assigned countries. In addition you will:

• Contribute to the development of new business practices and tools to streamline processes and improve quality and efficiency of work in the team
• Provide day to day line management support to team membersContribute to the development of the overall portfolio in line with Country Strategic Plans (CSPs) 
• Provide capacity building for country office staff in coordination with Save International Regional Office and HQ
• Build strong and effective relationships with key staff and counterparts in SCI country offices and coordinate the provision of appropriate support for the effective delivery of quality programmes.

To be successful you will be flexible and proactive with extensive experience in project and grant/contract management with knowledge of institutional donor compliance requirements. You will have significant experience of working in the international development sector, with significant financial process and reporting skills and previous line management experience.  In addition you will have:

• Strong relationship development skills, particularly at a distance
• Extensive experience working with institutional donors such as DFID, EC, ECHO, UNICEF etc.
• A strong working knowledge of international development/humanitarian issues
• Experience of proposal development and report writing, particularly in reference to DFID, EuropeAid, ECHO and/or UNICEF
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different organisations, functions, and cultures.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 15th December 2019

Procurement Manager: £40,000 - £45,700 + Benefits: London

For a governmental department and National Regulator, we are recruiting a Procurement Manager to partner with Executive Directors and their teams to ensure robust, compliant procurement activity, deliver training on contract management and support planning of effective procurement and contract management practices. The Procurement and Contract Management Team will transform the quality of procurement activity and deliver high value for money outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Work with Executive Directors and their teams to understand current and future procurement requirements and create medium-term plan
• Provide advice, support and manage the procurement process for contracts
• Manage all procurement activities
• Maintain precise procurement records maximising opportunities to digitise and automate data
• Provide guidance and inform managers of effective approaches to procurement instilling V4M
• Support the creation and roll-out of centre of excellence for contract management
• Develop and deliver a rolling programme of contract management training
• Support the creation of MI to optimise supplier and contract management performance
• Develop a framework to support staff on reviewing spend and service against contracts
• Analyse supplier suitability, contract terms and KPI's; lead supplier review meetings
• Support investment in a contract management and procurement database
• Develop relationships with suppliers, third parties and the Cabinet Office

What you'll offer us:

• MCIPS with significant experience in best practice procurement and contract management, ideally within professional service
• Excellent understanding of current procurement regulations and experience ideally of applying these within Central Government
• Understanding of Public Procurement and OJEU processes - £multi-million contracts
• Experience of building relationships with suppliers and third parties, Cabinet Office, BEIS / OGD, HMT

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

Service Manager

• Full-time: 35 hours-per-week, permanent
• Location: London (occasional travel to home counties)
• Salary: £35, 000 - £40,000 per annum
   

GamCare operates the National Gambling HelpLine, providing information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Advisers are available 24 hours a day on Freephone 0808 8020 133 or via web chat . We also offer a range of free treatment across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as a moderated Forum and daily chatrooms so that people can speak to others experiencing similar issues and seek support.

We now have an exciting opportunity to hire a new Service Manager for our London Clinical Treatment Team. The treatment team work directly with individuals entering our service - identifying, screening and providing interventions for people affected by gambling problems, family and friends who are impacted, and those at risk of gambling-related harms.

The Service Manager role will ensure effective and safe service provision for those who need it. As a part of this, you will have the opportunity to work in a team dedicated to providing high quality outcomes of our stepped care model, ensuring that it is strength based, recovery-orientated and outcomes focused.

You will also provide leadership and support to our new treatment services across the home counties. The role will also work with statutory services, local professionals and community groups to provide support and interventions to those in need.

If you have previous experience of managing a treatment service and would like to join GamCare as we continue to grow and provide even more much-needed support, you can apply by filling in the job application on our website, and completing our equal opportunities survey.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Candice Donn Head of Clinical Services at Gamcare

To apply, complete the application form through our website

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th December

Contract - Fixed Term until 2022 (with an opportunity to become permanent dependent on funding)

35 hours per week (part time applicants will be considered - minimum 21 hours per week)

Coram Voice is recruiting to an exciting new post in our Policy and Practice Development team. The New Belongings Programme Manager will head up our New Belongings Programme and support wider work of the team especially our Bright Spots programme. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced project manager with a commitment to using co-production to develop services. The post holder will work around England together with our Participation manager and team of care experienced consultants to put young people’s voices at the heart of service improvement by working with care leavers and local authorities to improve their leaving care services.

The New Belongings Programme Manager will lead the New Belongings programme and engagement with participating local authorities. They will use their experience of project management and service improvement to support local authorities and their care leavers to explore current provision and develop, implement and review work plans to apply and implement ideas to improve practices and services based on the priorities of their care leavers. They will plan and facilitate project team visits to local authorities as well as peer learning events for all participating local authorities.

In addition, this role will take a lead in working with local authorities conducting the ‘Your Life Beyond Care’ survey through the Bright Spots programme and support the wider practice improvement work with local authorities conducted by the Coram Voice Policy and Practice Development Team.

The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of how to drive change in the public sector and will be as confident engaging senior managers as talking with young people about what is important to them.

Care experienced candidates are especially welcomed and, although this is a full-time post, we will also consider candidates who wish to work part time (minimum 21 hours per week). 

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the role and to see if it the ideal role for you.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

Closing date: 23:59, Friday 13th December 2019

First interviews: Wednesday 18th December 2019 

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Registered Charity Number 1046207

Head of National Business Development and Contracting
Location: London
Department: National Project
Salary Details: £40,712 - £49,671

About KIDS 
KIDS are a national charity which has been supporting disabled children, young people and their families since 1970.

We work with children, irrespective of their disability or impairment, from birth through to 25 years.  Each year we support over 15,000 disabled children, offer over 120 different services and work with about 80 Local Authorities across England.

We are passionate, caring and trusted and our vision is a world in which all disabled children and young people realise their aspirations. We offer support and practical help for families, every step of the way.

About The Role 
This is a very exciting opportunity for a senior business development professional with service delivery experience. As part of the Operational Leadership team you will take responsibility for the development and delivery of a national income strategy for KIDS identifying and securing new income streams, whilst supporting local areas with regional tendering opportunities.

The overall purpose of this role is to grow KIDS portfolio of national projects by identifying, evaluating and realising opportunities for development of existing national projects and funding and development of new projects.

Through line management of the Contract and Tenders Manager the successful candidate will support with the development and realisation of regional business plans and efficient contract management.

In collaboration with the National Operations Director you will ensure that we have a thorough understanding of the opportunities in our market/sector and that we are sufficiently well positioned to have the best possible chance of securing new work.

About You
To be able to carry out this role it is essential that you have the following characteristics:

• Analytical, commercially-minded and strategic thinker.
• Extensive experience working within a similar role within children’s or adult services i.e., Business Development, Operations, Strategy Manager/Director.
• Extensive experience of managing a budget of at least 1.5 million.
• Significant experience of bid writing and tender submission.
• Evidence of winning new business.
• Demonstrable experience of local and national government commissioning processes.
• Demonstrable experience of managing the lifecycle of complex service delivery projects.
• Demonstrable experience of developing models for service delivery.

Closing Date: 5 December 2019

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job desription and complete the application process.

KIDS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All children and young people we work with must, at all times, feel safe. KIDS practices safer recruitment. For certain roles successful applicants will be required to carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

KIDS is a disability Confident Committed Employer and an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

No agencies please.

Age UK's vision is a world where everyone can love later life. We know some people can face illness, loneliness or poverty as they grow older. Whatever the situation, Age UK provides support and vital services to help make later life the best it can be. We're passionately committed to helping older people who need us the most.

Age UK's Warm Homes Team fund a range of local activities, aimed at reducing fuel poverty and cold-related ill-health among the most vulnerable older people. We are looking to recruit a Project Manager to join the Warm Homes Team to develop, launch and deliver a high profile programme of activities.

Responsibilities

* Develop and manage robust project plans, and ensure project objectives and outcomes are met.
* Ensure compliance with all funding and partnership contracts and agreements, including specific Ofgem regulations.
* Compile, analyse and present complex monitoring and management information, and regular reporting in accordance with requirements.
* Create and implement robust project monitoring processes.
* Work with internal departments and colleagues to deliver specific work streams and contribute to the development of new funding proposals.

About you

* You will have a track record of successful project management, design and delivery within a fast paced, complex organisation.
* You should have excellent Excel skills to compile and analyse complex monitoring information.
* You will need experience of working with a range of funding bodies (especially corporates) and experience of adhering to reporting requirements.
* You should have prior experience of relationship management with a diverse range of stakeholders
* Budget and contract management experience will be important, and any experience of line management would be beneficial to your application

What we can offer

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £31,000 to £35,000 per annum and great benefits including 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, excellent pension (we pay in up to 9%), Life Assurance, Healthcare Cashback Plan, Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to work scheme, flexible working and much more.

PLEASE NOTE -Interviews will be held week beginning 16th December

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Creative Support is one of the largest, national not-for-profit providers of care and support services.

We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager to manage a person-centred supported living service in Camden that supports 5 male service users with a learning disability within a high quality community based service.

You must be warm, caring and totally committed to providing high quality, active support which enables people to lead fulfilling lives. You will have previous management or supervisory experience gained in a similar setting and will be a great role model for our staff. You will embrace the opportunity to combine leadership and management with holistic, personalised support, including the provision of dignified personal care. Your role will include:

• Assisting the Area Manager in ensuring that the service meets and surpasses CQC standards and the contract specification.

• Collaborating effectively with service users, their families, friends and professional colleagues to maximise client outcomes.

• Working with service users’ to attain new daily living skills and build on existing ones.

• Supervising a team of around 5 staff members.

Our services enjoy an excellent reputation within Camden and are based in a lively North London location. We enjoy excellent relationships with the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies. Our hard working staff are committed and well-motivated whilst our local management team is mutually supportive.

You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. This will include working early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota system. The service provides 280 commissioned support hours a week at present.

Creative Support is committed to your professional development and offers on-going training and the opportunity to undertake a Diploma in Health & Social Care (Level 4 or 5) and other practitioner/leadership training. We would be delighted to hear from you.

Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas in the UK to use at least £1m of national lottery money over a 10-year period to make a lasting and measurable difference to their communities. 

The W12 Together Partnership Board, in association with CommUNITY Barnet (the Locally Trusted Organisation) wishes to appoint a full-time Project Manager on a fixed term contract (an initial period of 12 months) to support local volunteers and residents to implement the Big Local Plan and the management and delivery of its priorities.

Located on the White City Estate in West London and spending at least 1 day per week in our Barnet office this role would ideally suit somebody inspired by enabling local communities to actively change their local area and can communicate this enthusiasm to others.

We are looking to appoint a confident self-starter with experience of project management, in relevant community development work.  You will need the analytical skills to track, monitor and evaluate the progress of projects, with the ability to produce appropriate, clear, written update reports. Good IT skills are essential as is the ability to communicate with potential volunteers and the wider community.

Our ideal candidate will be familiar with the local area, have a positive, flexible and can-do attitude. You must have the business skills to ensure W12 Together achieves value for money at all times, rigorously seeking out additional sources of funding to support Big Local Plan priorities.  Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a commitment to, and an understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and safeguarding.

Working under the umbrella of CommUNITY Barnet we can offer you training as appropriate to support your own career development.

The job requires the flexibility to meet the requirements of weekend or evening work.

To apply, please send your CV demonstrating your experience against the job description and a covering letter to show how you meet the points of the person specification of Project Manager.

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 10 December at 12 noon.

Interviews to be held in January.