Project Manager

The organisation:

We are delighted to be partnered with a very well known international development charity, who are very excited to be delivering a flagship event this year that will gain them international recognition! They are seeking a Project Manager for 2 days a week, for 8-10 weeks to help them with coordination and administration for this incredibly exciting event.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate internal teams and resources to ensure the project is delivered to scope and schedule
• Establish and maintain relationships with Delivery Group and other relevant internal stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status, information and changes/updates.
• Monitor project status. Ensure project deadlines and requirements are met. Identify and resolve issues that may be causing challenges or delays in discussion with Project Lead. 
• Develop and maintain a detailed delivery schedule E.g. Gantt chart or other project management tool. Ensure Delivery Group know how to effectively use it.
• Co-ordinate key activities such as a potential site visit (ensuring relevant stakeholders informed).
• Liaise with teams and booking/changing all event tickets and access passes.
• Complete monthly status updates.
• Project support such as scheduling project meetings, developing and maintaining staff show week schedule and ensuring all project information is provided in a timely and accessible manner to the Delivery Group.

Person specification:

• Project management experience. Preferably including event management.
• Experience working on complex projects that include multiple, cross-functional teams in large organisations.
• Highly proficient in developing and managing project management software/platforms for internal processes and scheduling E.g. Gantt charts. 
• Strong organisational skills, with a keen eye for the detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What's on offer:

This role is offering a day rate of £155.56, for 2 days a week, for 8-10 weeks. This role can be remote or hybrid. This is a fast moving role and applications will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make adjustments to always ensure a fair process.