Drive Project Manager

Job Location:          Home-based, with some travel to our London office.  

Responsible to:     Head of Operations

Hours:                     37.5 hours per week 

Grade:                     Point 32-34 £35,614- £37,489 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London, plus 6% employer’s pension, subject to a minimum 2% contribution by the employee)

Contract:                  Fixed term until 31st March 2026, with potential 12-month extension to March 2027 pending funding confirmation

Benefits:    

• Friendly and collaborative working environment    
• Remote working   
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)   
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution)   
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay   
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.    
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme   
• Access to staff discounts    

Closing date: Tuesday 26th August 2025 17:00pm
Interviews to take place: 9th September 2025 onwards

 About the role:  

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented PMO Officer to support across the Drive Partnership. This role is critical to ensure robust project management processes, reporting and cross-team communication. You will be working closely with the Drive Practice Team and PCC areas where Drive is being delivered.  

 About you:   

1. Proven experience in project coordination or PMO functions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment
2. Experience coordinating reporting cycles, templates, and compliance processes
3. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously
4. Knowledge/ understanding of public sector or non-profit delivery models, particularly in criminal justice or domestic abuse sectors (desirable)
5. Commitment to meaningful anti-discriminatory practice, and equity, diversity and inclusion
6. Demonstrate a commitment to - and understanding of - the values, aims and objectives of Respect

About Respect 
Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth. 

How to apply  

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, and follow the instructions on the Respect website.