Project Manager

Programme Management Office
Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (On-site)
£46000.00-£46000.00 per year
Permanent
Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead impactful projects that support and strengthen volunteer networks across the MND Association. Working within the Programme Management Office, you will drive organisational change, improve volunteering processes and structures, and help maximise support for people affected by MND.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver priority projects from initiation through to implementation and handover.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, governance documentation and status reports.
  • Manage project scope, risks, budgets, timelines and dependencies.
  • Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and with external suppliers.
  • Map and review volunteering processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Support change management activity, including engagement, training and adoption monitoring.
  • Facilitate project meetings, workshops and decision-making forums.
  • Monitor project milestones and provide regular progress updates.
  • Develop communication plans to support successful project delivery and implementation

About You

Essential

  • Experience delivering complex change projects across multiple teams or locations.
  • Experience working with volunteers or volunteering-focused projects.
  • Proven Project Manager experience using recognised project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
  • Experience leading project teams and delivering successful outcomes.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with third-party suppliers.
  • Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team objectives

Desirable

  • A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent.
  • Experience implementing volunteering processes.
  • Experience within a charity or public sector environment.
  • Experience of co-design approaches and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Knowledge of change management frameworks such as ADKAR, Kotter or similar.

Hybrid working Expectations: 1 day per week in Northampton

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

  • 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
  • Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
  • 24/7 GP access via phone and video
  • Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
  • Salary sacrifice schemes 
  • Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Opportunities for training and personal development
  • Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND.We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters. 

Posted on: 24 August 2026
Closing date: 07 September 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: JD1662904NorPM
Tags: Project Management, Volunteering Management