Project management jobs

Head of Project Management Office (PMO)
Predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK
up to £55,000 per annum
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)

Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance.

Closing date for applications: 20 September 2026
First interviews: 29 September 2026 (Online Interview) & 30 September 2026 (Online Interview)
Second interviews: 9 October 2026 (Online Interview)

About Us

The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work.

Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN – the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts.

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities.

About You

As Head of Project Management Office (PMO), you will help our fast-growing organisation bridge the gap between strategy and execution. This is a greenfield opportunity, and you will be responsible for designing, scaling, and executing a right-sized, organisation-wide project delivery function. You will oversee an interesting investment and grant-funded portfolio, coordinate complex strategic programmes, and directly manage a core team of project managers.

Working closely with the Executive Office and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure that strategic initiatives are prioritised, sequenced and delivered effectively so that benefits are realised and change is successfully embedded into business as usual. You will establish the PMO as a trusted centre of excellence, supporting confident decision making, disciplined delivery and transparency across RSWT and The Wildlife Trusts.

As Head of the Project Management Office, you will have a proven track record of leading portfolio, programme and delivery management functions in a complex organisation. Ideally, you will have experience of designing and scaling a PMO or delivery function from the ground up – you will be comfortable setting up lean, agile project governance structures which respect our charity’s culture while driving operational maturity. You will be confident using portfolio and delivery management tools and reporting approaches and are skilled at turning insight into action ready information for leaders.

You will be able to communicate complex information clearly, provide constructive challenge, and build trust with stakeholders across the organisation.

As a leader, you will have experience developing and leading high performing teams, fostering collaboration, strategic thinking and continuous improvement. You will be committed to building organisational capability — coaching others, championing good practice and creating communities of practice that strengthen delivery confidence over time.

If you are a pragmatic leader with a passion for disciplined delivery and helping organisations achieve meaningful change, we encourage you to apply for this role.

Our Culture

At RSWT, people are at the heart of everything we do, we are committed to promoting positive wellbeing, supporting our colleagues to grow, make a meaningful contribution and help deliver greater impact for nature, climate and communities. Through learning, development and collaboration, we aim to foster an inclusive, supportive and values-led culture where colleagues feel confident to share ideas, contribute their perspectives, challenge constructively and learn from experience. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment and maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment) or abuse. This extends to all interactions with our employees by third parties, including clients, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

We encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and to feel comfortable and confident in their working environment. Whether working from home, in the office, outdoors or in the community with key stakeholders, we trust colleagues to use their judgement and managers’ guidance to dress appropriately reflecting our values and professionalism.

Role: Project Manager (Safe Scouting)

Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London or Home-based with hybrid working options

Term: 18 months fixed term contract to end 31st March 2028                                               

Salary: Gilwell Park (with hybrid working) - £47,433 (Band F Level 3, inclusive of Market Supplement and Outer London Weighting) OR Homebased - £45,673 (Band F Level 3, inclusive of Market Supplement)

Working Hours: 35 hours

We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead strategic and organisational improvement projects that make a real difference to more than 150,000 volunteers and 400,000 young people across the UK. You’ll primarily support two high-profile projects - the Disclosure Compliance Project and the Adventurous Activity Permit Review - while also helping us develop our wider approach to project management. Working across teams, volunteers and stakeholders, you’ll bring people together, navigate complexity and keep projects moving to deliver positive outcomes. We’re looking for an adaptable and collaborative project manager who can motivate others and make things happen. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the scoping, design and delivery of projects from start to finish
• Agree objectives and plans, manage tasks, resources, budgets and project schedules
• Keep project documentation, progress updates, risks and issues up to date
• Work closely with stakeholders and project teams, providing direction and keeping everyone engaged
• Manage risks, changes and quality, while helping to improve our wider project management approach

What we're looking for in our Project Manager

• Strong project management skills, with experience delivering complex projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent planning, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Confident communicator who can build relationships, influence others and handle challenging conversations
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the confidence to make decisions, manage change and work across teams
• Positive, proactive and accountable, with a commitment to Scouts’ values and supporting volunteers and young people

What we offer as our Project Manager:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• 28 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after 2 years, plus additional time off over Christmas
• Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
• A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 6th September 2026

Interviews will be held in person week commencing Monday, 14th September 2026.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an influential small charity to design, implement and embed a new approach to project management over a year’s contract. 

You’ll be working with teams across the organisation to ensure we’re effective and robust in our approach to projects from the design to the monitoring and completion stages. 

You’ll have in depth knowledge and experience of project management and being able to adapt methodologies to fit the needs of the organisation, ideally in a small influencing environment. 

You will be able to bring others at all levels with you with a collaborative and approachable style with a strong focus on solutions and delivery.

The Project Delivery & Capability Manager plays a key role in enabling the successful delivery of the ARUK’s 10-year strategy through the development and embedding of an effective, scalable and proportionate Project Management Framework.

This is not a traditional project management role. We are looking for a collaborative delivery professional who can partner with colleagues across ARUK to help teams successfully deliver strategic projects, build organisational capability and embed effective ways of working. This role would suit someone who combines strong project management expertise with excellent relationship-building skills and is motivated by coaching, influencing and partnering with colleagues across an organisation. We are seeking a generalist who can work across diverse business functions, helping teams deliver strategic initiatives effectively, rather than a specialist focused on a single technical or operational discipline. 

Managing the Project Delivery team and with line management responsibility for the Senior Projects Officer, the post holder will help drive organisational project management maturity by acting as a trusted partner, advisor and expert for project and programme teams across the charity. Through coaching, consultation, training and hands-on partnering support, the role will help ensure major, cross-organisational strategic initiatives are set up for success and delivered effectively. 

Operating within an evolving hub-and-spoke model, the Project Delivery and Capability Manager will work closely with leaders of large, complex and strategically significant projects and programmes, providing expertise in areas such as planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation. The role will also contribute to the continuous development of project management tools, standards, training and communities of practice that improve delivery capability across the organisation.

While the primary focus is on delivery enablement and capability building, the postholder may directly manage selected high-risk or high-complexity projects where additional project management expertise or capacity is required

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management Framework and Organisational Capability 

· In collaboration with the Head of Programme Management, lead the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of the charity's Project Management Framework, ensuring it remains fit for purpose, proportionate and aligned to organisational priorities and ARUK’s impact-focused annual planning approach 

· Act as a centre of excellence for project management at ARUK, partnering with colleagues across the organisation to provide expert advice, guidance and challenge; use active listening, curiosity and adaptability to tailor support and drive successful delivery outcomes 

· Develop, maintain and promote project management standards, templates, guidance and other resources that support consistent and effective project delivery, providing colleagues with practical tools that support decision-making, reduce complexity, and improve outcomes 

· Design and deliver project management training, workshops and consultations, to increase project management capability and maturity across the organisation, empowering teams to successfully deliver projects in proportion to their scope, scale, and complexity 

· Partner with colleagues in the Organisational Development and Learning & Development team to ensure project management capability-building aligns with broader organisational development priorities 

· Monitor and evaluate the adoption of project management practices, identifying opportunities to improve project delivery effectiveness across the organisation 

· Oversee the maintenance and continuous development of project management resources, intranet content and self-service guidance materials 

Strategic Project and Programme Partnering 

· Proactively partner with leaders of large, complex and strategically important projects and programmes to strengthen delivery planning, governance and execution 

· Provide specialist support and challenge in areas including project set-up, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, dependency mapping, sequencing, phased delivery planning and project review 

· Facilitate effective coordination between interconnected projects and programmes, helping teams identify and manage cross-organisational dependencies, risks and impacts. 

· Support project and programme teams in establishing clear delivery plans, governance structures, decision-making routes and success measures 

· Build strong and collaborative relationships with project sponsors, senior stakeholders and delivery teams to foster a culture of accountability, learning and continuous improvement 

Line management and Team Development 

· Line manage the Senior Projects Officer, maintaining oversight of team resource and delegating work as appropriate to ensure continued opportunity to embed and further develop their skills and knowledge 

· Provide clear instruction and guidance to the Senior Projects Officer, and engage in coaching and goal-setting conversations, empowering them to succeed and develop in their role 

· Continuously seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the Strategy & Governance Directorate, contributing to Directorate’s influence and success in partnering with the wider organisation 

Community of Practice and Continuous Improvement 

· Support the Head of Programme Management in the development and facilitation of ARUK’s Project Management Community of Practice, creating opportunities for collaboration, shared learning and peer support. 

· Encourage the adoption of common approaches, standards and tools across projects and programmes. 

· Capture, share and embed lessons learned and best practice from projects and programmes across the organisation. 

· Identify emerging trends, approaches and innovations in project and programme management and assess their relevance for adoption within the charity. 

· Promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning that strengthens organisational delivery capability. 

Selective Project Delivery 

· Lead selected high-risk, high-complexity or business-critical projects where project management support is required and capacity is available. 

· Establish and maintain effective project governance, plans, reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement arrangements for assigned projects. 

· Ensure project outcomes, benefits and lessons learned are successfully transitioned into business-as-usual operations. 

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Experience managing cross-organisational projects, including developing project plans,allocatingtasks, and managing risks, decisions, and changes. 

· Sound knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile), alongside evidence of successfully sharing this knowledge with colleagues via training, partnering, or other knowledge-sharing activities 

· Evidence developing, implementing or evolving project management frameworks, standards or governance approaches within a complex organisation, with a focus on effective delivery over restrictive processes 

· Experience of partnering with cross-organisational projects teams, and actively collaborating with colleagues on joint initiatives 

· Experience supporting organisational change, adoption, or implementation activities as part of project delivery

· Demonstrable ability to work with, influence, andadvisea variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels 

· Working knowledge of project management tools, such as Excel, Smartsheet, MS Projects or similar 

· Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM), or evidence of equivalent project management learning or experience 

· Excellent communication and people management skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust, and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. 

· Strong teamplayer who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders 

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, and the ability to manage a varied workload and reprioritise workin accordance withthe organisation’s needs 

· Excellent listening skills,demonstratingflexibility, curiosity, and an ability to learn 

· Demonstrates good negotiation and influencing skills 

· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement andidentifiesways to deliver creative and innovative solutions 

· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture and makeappropriate recommendations 

· Ability to absorb and processnew informationquickly 

· Strong ethical standards anda high levelof personal integrity and empathy

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 31st August 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website,

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Team: Change & PMO 

Location: Remote

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £56,655.95 per year 

Contract: Fixed term contract until the end of December 2027 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. 

Will you join us and make life better for cats? 

Responsibilities of our CRM Project Manager: 

- Lead the end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation 

- Ensure robust project governance is in place, create, maintain and govern project documentation 

- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, milestones and dependencies 

- Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets 

- Provide regular progress reports to project and programme boards and other key stakeholders 

- Identify, manage and escalate project risks and issues as required 

- Act as the primary project delivery contact for all stakeholders, including delivery partners and managing supplier deliverables and dependencies 

- Build strong working relationships and proactively engage with stakeholders at all levels 

- Oversee test planning and execution, ensuring all activity is embedded within the project plan 

- Ensuring benefits realisation is considered throughout delivery 

About the Change team: 

-The Change and PMO team sit within the Shared Services Directorate 

-The teamare responsible forthe development and delivery of strategic projects andprogrammesand the successful adoption of change at Cats Protection 

-It’sa very excitingtime to join Cats Protection, with an ambitious 10-year strategy and significant investment in the areas of change and improvementrequiredto get us there 

What we’re looking for in our CRM Project Manager: 

- We’re looking for someone who can start immediately or has a notice period of less than four weeks, due to the fixed-term nature of this role. Please bear this in mind when applying 

- Proven experience leading the end-to-end delivery of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM implementation, working within an Agile methodology and framework such as Scrum or Kanban 

- Relevant professional project or programme Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM) 

- Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in change management 

- Strong understanding of CRM concepts, best practice, processes, software and tooling 

- Experience of collaborating with developers and technical leads on requirements 

- Track record of successful project management and delivery

- Excellent relationship building skills with a collaborative approach, influential communicator 

What we can offer you: 

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

- A competitive contributory pension scheme and life assurance for peace of mind 

- Health and wellbeing support to help you stay well while working remotely 

- Flexible working options to support a healthy work–life balance

- Ongoing learning and development to help you build your skills and grow your career

- Financial wellbeing support, including access to Salary Finance

- Additional support such as eye care vouchers and confidential employee advice services

- Access to discounted pet insurance to help care for your pet’s health

Learn more about our full reward package  

Application closing date: 26th August 2026 

Virtual interview date: On a rolling basis as suitable applications are received 

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 

1. anonymised application form 

2. virtual interview 

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey. 

Project Manager (CEO)

Following many years of exceptional service, which has seen Durham City Youth Project (DCYP) grow and develop, our current Project Manager (CEO) is stepping down from her post.  The DCYP trustees seek to appoint a Professionally Qualified and Experienced Project Manager (CEO) who can demonstrate passion and enthusiasm to lead the Project into the next stage of its development.

DCYP has been supporting children and young people since 1933. We work across County Durham to provide youth work, counselling, sexual health education and wellbeing support for young people aged 8–19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs.

Our mission is to create opportunities that help young people develop confidence, resilience, skills and aspirations while ensuring they have access to trusted adults, positive activities and support when they need it most.

We believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of their background, circumstances or challenges.

Hours: 35 hours a week to work regular evenings and weekends
Salary: £33k – 37k per annum
Holidays: 6.5 weeks holiday (pro rata), inclusive of  bank holidays
Based: Across County Durham
Benefits: Company pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Ongoing training and professional development
A supportive and flexible working environment

Durham City Youth Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

The Limbless Association is seeking a highly experienced and effective Project Coordinator who is proactive, creative and resourceful. They will be a vital linchpin of LA projects working closely with the Programme Development Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget whilst delivering (exceeding) anticipated outcomes for amputees and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring LA projects achieve their aims in delivering vital support for individuals and their families experiencing amputation, through their rehabilitation, recovery and life beyond limb loss.

In addition to supporting existing projects this role will work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders to identify, scope, plan, fund and deliver new user led initiatives. Impact measurement is an integral part of this busy role ensuring that LA projects are evidence based and outcomes focused contributing to sustainability and innovation.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is passionate about developing and delivering outcomes focused projects that positively and tangibly impact the lives of beneficiaries.

· An efficient and effective project planner..

· Enjoys turning ideas into meaningful opportunities and actions.

· Can think strategically whilst remaining practical

· Understands the importance of lived experience and co-production

· Wants to make a genuine difference

If you are motivated by improving lives with purpose and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

Project Manager

These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with experience of successful delivery in systems implementations  to join the busy Business Strategy & Programmes Team

Position: Project Manager

Location: East Devon/Hybrid (site attendance currently estimated to be one day per week)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £44,886 per annum

Contract: 2-year fixed term contract starting as soon as possible

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026 Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

Interview Date: Via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you will oversee and lead the planning, communication, implementation and delivery of projects of significant strategic benefit to the charity, involving operational teams and management at all levels. These projects sit within a global Technology Transformation Programme of work reporting to the Senior PM.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Taking an active part in designing, adapting and delivering plans necessary to meet the aims and objectives of each project.
• Leading in implementation management and monitoring/evaluation of delivered projects through relevant phases of an end-to-end project lifecycle. 
• Managing, escalating and communicating project progress and issues to senior management in relevant project/programme meetings. 
• Providing Project Management expertise to Project sponsor(s) and Senior Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, to quality and within agreed budget for achievement of benefits realisation.
• Active management of related risk, issue, decision, action and benefits tracking tools to regularly report on progress and areas of escalation.
• Working closely with the Change Manager and wider project team to ensure stakeholders have sufficient engagement and support opportunities to enable adoption success.
• Actively encouraging the generation of new ideas and opportunities across the organisation, gathering lessons learned, to improve structures, processes and  adoption of different ways of working. 

About You

You will have:

• Holder of a recognised formal project management qualification (APM/Prince2/PMD Pro or equivalent).
• Proven success in the management and delivery of multiple complex, concurrent projects in a busy environment with varying priorities, budgets and time frames. 
• Evidence of delivering successful system implementation projects through a typical project lifecycle, ideally with experience of organisation wide ERP implementations
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills. 
• Demonstrable experience of establishing, building and maintaining successful stakeholder relationships. 
• Able to lead and motivate project teams. 
• Demonstrable evidence of creating and implementing new processes.
• A good understanding of the principles of good change management associated with large scale system implementations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Project Manager, Project Lead, Project Officer, Project Deputy Manager, Lead Project Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

This two year, part-time role will translate YAM’s strategic priorities—Leadership, Service, Formation, and Transition—into practical programmes, resources, and pathways that support young adults in their spiritual, personal, and vocational growth. Working closely with the Coordinator of YAM, the postholder will design, pilot, evaluate, and embed sustainable initiatives rooted in the Ignatian tradition. The role will also contribute to preparations for YAM’s 25th anniversary in 2028 by strengthening the structures and programmes that will support the ministry in the years ahead.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a health charity on a fantastic Marketing Project Manager role. This temporary position involves supporting the marketing team with project optimisation, inbox triage, and strategic delivery to ensure the team's workload is managed efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a programme of quick wins, including optimisation of Trello workflows to improve team efficiency
• Support the team in prioritising incoming briefs and managing the department’s inbox, enabling focus on strategic initiatives
• Build relationships with teams submitting briefs to identify gaps and suggest alternative approaches
• Apply a ‘rinse and repeat’ principle for ongoing project delivery and process improvements
• Work collaboratively with Marketing Managers and senior leaders to apply prioritisation and resource management strategies
• Support the handover of smaller briefs to the creative team ahead of key team member start dates (September/October)
• Utilise Trello and, increasingly, other tools like Xyflow to streamline project management and approvals
• Contribute to quick wins and process rationalisation, freeing up capacity for the broader marketing team

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in project or traffic management, ideally within marketing or creative teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills to liaise across teams and build effective working relationships
• Proficient in Trello and familiar with project workflow optimisation
• Quick learner, adaptable, and able to work independently with initiative
• Ability to support strategic planning and prioritisation processes
• Comfortable working on-site, within a collaborative team environment

What’s on Offer:

• Rate: £197.63 to £217.39 per day plus daily holiday
• Location: Hybrid – 1 day a week in London
• Contract: Part-time (4 days per week) and for 4 months

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more 

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. 

We're looking for a talented Strategy Manager to help deliver our ambitious 2025–2030 strategy.

Working within our Transformation team, you'll lead high-impact projects, provide insight that drives decision-making, and partner with senior leaders to solve complex challenges. From developing business cases and strategic recommendations to analysing data and driving organisational improvement, you'll play a key role in shaping the future direction of the Trust.

This is a varied role that combines strategy, project delivery and data-led decision-making. You'll lead projects from concept to implementation, turning complex information into clear recommendations and ensuring initiatives deliver meaningful outcomes.

You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, providing challenge, insight and support while helping to improve processes, drive performance and deliver our strategic priorities.

This role is a full time, all year-round role, mainly home-based working with travel to our head office in Birmingham and our academies as required. If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.

About you

You're a commercially minded problem-solver with strong analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects in complex environments.

You'll be confident working with data, influencing senior stakeholders and managing multiple priorities. You have excellent communication skills, strong Excel and PowerPoint capability, and the ability to translate analysis into practical action.

Experience in strategy, consulting, transformation or organisational improvement would be advantageous, as would experience within education.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities 
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

Benefits that care for you 

We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools. 

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform. 
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust. 

If you're excited by this opportunity but are considering a different way of working, such as a secondment or another flexible arrangement, we'd love to hear from you and discuss the possibilities.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 18 August with interviews taking place shortly after. 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking for a part-time Operations Manager to support our Executive Director and wider team by taking an operational lead, keeping a birds eye view over all of our activities and our infrastructure - and ensuring the principles and processes we’ve collectively agreed to are working optimally. 

You will provide essential operational, administrative, financial and IT support. Lead in the day to day operations of the organisation, including office tasks, diary management and systemic thinking for our internal communications.

TERMS AND BENEFITS

• Fixed term contract for 12 months (with the possibility of extension depending on future grants), £38,000 pro rata (equivalent to £22,800 per year), with a September or October 2026 start.

• 25 days of paid annual leave pro rata, plus bank holidays. In addition, the MDP office closes for two paid weeks over Christmas and New Year.

• 4% pension (3% employer and 5% employee contributions)

• Access to training and mentoring opportunities to develop in the role, if needed.

• Flexibility in working hours and TOIL.

• Central London office space. MDP’s office is in Vauxhall, London. Staff have daily access to the office and the team works from the office together at least once a week.

OUR VALUES

Migrant Democracy Project (MDP) is building migrant power in the UK. We build political power by getting migrants registered to vote, we organise for votes for all residents, and we support the leadership development of migrant leaders. We want to build a society where migrants’ interests and needs are heard, included and represented in all levels of UK politics. 

We work in solidarity. We recognise that our struggles, liberation, identities, and oppressions are interconnected. We do not exist in isolation to other communities.

Our fight for migrant justice is tied to queer and trans liberation, racial and disability justice, reproductive freedoms, freedom for Palestine and all oppressed people, anti-capitalism, and beyond.

KEY DUTIES  - Please read the Operations Manager job specification attached document before applying for a full list of duties.

• Office & Team Support: managing the MDP office, keeping it stocked, ensuring the compliance of the office environment and support the Executive Director with diary and meetings.

• Project Management: support the team with resources, templates and systems for them to do their work effectively, implementing and managing MDP's project management platform and ensure the team are supported through their work.

• Operations & Compliance: ensure MDP is compliant with relevant policies and ensure their timely implementation, keeping track of compliance and training needs and be the point of contact in the team for safeguarding matters.

• Security of the team and community: staying up to date with best practice on digital and physical security and ensure the wider community that interacts with MDP is safeguarded. 

• People Management and recruitment: maintaining records of staff leave, expenses and training needs, support the Executive Director with recruitment processes and ensure the team has access to the processes allowing them to grow and flourish.

• Online systems: manage MDP's Google Workspace, internal communications and staff shared drives, accounts and onboarding.

• Finance Support: pay small invoices and process staff expense forms, submitting relevant invoices and manage MDP's expense card system.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS - Please read the Operations Manager job specification attached document before applying for a full list of qualifications.

• At least three years of experience in an administrative, operations, or office management role, ideally within a small NGO or human rights organisation.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines.

• Excellent organisation skills, with extensive experience in project and program management, a proven ability to plan, organise, and lead the implementation of plans and processes.

• Excellent digital skills including on platforms such as Excel, Airtable, Google Workspace, or general software.

• Good knowledge of policies relevant to the operations of an organisation.

• Experience using Xero, Soldo or similar software for processing invoices and expenses.

• Experience maintaining accurate records and systems, with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding or volunteer coordination.

• Understanding of data protection principles (e.g. GDPR), general policy compliance, and experience handling confidential information.

• Experience in diary management.

• Excellent knowledge using Google Suite.

• Comfortable in a start-up environment and experience working in a small team, where flexibility is required to meet emerging tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV with the Subject Line “FIRST NAME LAST NAME OPERATIONS MANAGER” by 31 August 2026 and complete the online form following the guidance in the application pack.

MDP is dedicated to the kind of diversity and inclusion that makes our organisation thrive. We highly encourage people to apply who identify as migrants and refugees; women, trans or nonbinary; LGBTQIA+; Black or BIPOC; and disabled.

Please let us know if you have any access needs or requirements. We will work with you to help you achieve your best.

DECISION-MAKING TIMELINE

We are looking for the Operations Manager to start in September or October 2026. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled accordingly.

Interview process

● Stage 1: shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 20 minute interview online with the Executive Director.

● Stage 2: if successful after Stage 1, shortlisted candidates will be invited for a 75 minute interview in-person. This will include a practical exercise and questions about your experience. You will have an opportunity to ask us questions as well.

Please download and refer to the full application pack for the job description and follow the application process outlined there.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage the DUK project portfolio

• Become a subject matter expert in applied and translational research in DMD, allowing informed decision making and effective communication with key stakeholders
• Support identification of new project and collaborative opportunities, including the ongoing management and delivery of our applicant-led funding call
• Support the Director of Research and Development in project scientific review, working with the Scientific Advisory Board, Patient Advisory Board, Senior Leadership Team and DUK Board of Trustees
• Manage project development and initiation, including contracting, the development of detailed project plans, including go/no-go milestones, and budgets
• Manage and oversee project delivery, including monitoring of progress, according to agreed timelines and deliverables (including written updates and formal reports), and managing project finances, including reviewing and approval of invoices and monitoring project expenditure
• Support research budget forecasting in liaison with the finance team and the Director of Research and Development, and ensure compliance across the project portfolio
• Build and manage relationships with external partners and maintain regular communication through the project life cycle
• Support the Director of Research and Development to identify areas of strategic focus to inform the development of new research programmes
• Contribute to and support the development of DUK led research proposals for external funding and work with the income generation team to identify opportunities for research funding

Research governance and processes

• Maintain and improve, as relevant, internal processes for research management and governance
• Act as system owner for the research functions within DUK’s CRM (Salesforce), maintaining records and driving process improvements for grant workflows and monitoring
• Support the Director of Research and Development in research governance activities
• Support the Director of Research and Development to ensure compliance with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) requirements, such as - contributing to annual data collection and surveys; implementation of AMRC processes and reviews recommendations, as relevant; keep up to date with relevant news and opportunities for training, collaboration and networking

Support the Director of Research and Development on the following external engagement activities

• Development and implementation of outreach and engagement activities in the DMD patient and research community to inform areas for research focus and prioritisation
• Scoping and development of formal and informal strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholder organisations (e.g. membership societies, other charities, consortia etc)

Support delivery of DUK flagship strategic programmes

DUK has strategic programmes in clinical research access and capacity, care standards and care access, assistive technologies and patient data. Under the oversight of the Director of Research and Development and working closely with the relevant programme team:

• Coordinate key programme updates and discussions between the DUK team and the programme teams
• Working with DUK comms team, support the development of external comms and marketing
• Working with the Director of Research and Development and the programme teams, support development of new initiatives and external funding opportunities

Other key responsibilities

• Provide general research admin support (e.g. arrange research meetings, both internal and external, prepare agendas and take minutes)
• Work with DUK comms team to identify case studies and success stories and support the development of the research comms strategy
• Coordinate research comms and work with the Director of Research and Development and comms team to ensure all research content is accurate and appropriate
• Work with the income generation and comms teams to provide updates to our key co-funding partners
• Support the collection of portfolio data across all programmes for DUK KPIs and to support DUK impact report development
• Coordinate and deliver research led events and support the Director of Research and Development in the agenda and content development for the annual Duchenne UK New Horizons conference
• Travel across the UK to attend meetings with partners

Help us build Pathway to Protection CIC from the ground up and create a service that can make a meaningful difference to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Project Manager to turn an ambitious social-impact vision into an operational, referral-ready and funding-ready organisation.

About Pathway to Protection CIC

Pathway to Protection CIC is a newly established Community Interest Company being developed to provide a single point of contact and coordinated pathway of support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

Our aim is to develop referral pathways with the police, domestic abuse refuges, local authorities, social services, healthcare providers and other statutory and voluntary-sector organisations.

Following appropriate assessment and safeguarding, individuals will be supported to access relevant specialist services, including refuge and housing support, advocacy, counselling, welfare assistance and legal advice and representation.

Where legal assistance is required, we intend to establish a transparent and independent panel/referral network of suitably experienced solicitors and law firms, preserving client choice and the independence of the CIC.

The Role

This is a hands-on development role. Working closely with the Founder/Director, you will take a leading role in building the infrastructure required to launch the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• developing and implementing a clear project plan for launching the CIC;

• designing referral, intake, triage and onward-referral pathways;

• developing safeguarding, confidentiality, data protection and case-management policies and procedures;

• building relationships and referral pathways with police, refuges, local authorities, social services, healthcare providers and other relevant organisations;

• developing a transparent framework for a panel/network of independent solicitors and specialist service providers;

• identifying and developing strategic partnerships;

• researching suitable grants, trusts, foundations, commissioning opportunities and other funding streams;

• developing a funding pipeline and preparing high-quality grant, bid and commissioning applications;

• assisting with budgets, monitoring frameworks, outcomes and evidence of impact required by funders;

• supporting appropriate governance and operational structures; and

• establishing clear and measurable milestones towards sustainable service delivery.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• project or programme management within the charity, CIC, voluntary or public sector;

• establishing or developing a charity, CIC, community service or social-impact project;

• domestic abuse or Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) services;

• safeguarding and multi-agency working;

• grant and bid writing, fundraising or commissioning; and

• partnership and stakeholder development.

Previous success in securing grant or commissioned funding would be a significant advantage.

Knowledge of domestic abuse referral pathways, IDVA services, MARAC and multi-agency safeguarding arrangements would also be highly desirable.

You should be proactive, organised and capable of taking ownership of a project from concept through to implementation, with excellent written communication, project-planning and stakeholder-management skills.

What Success Will Look Like

By the end of the initial six-month contract, we expect substantial progress towards:

• an established operational and safeguarding framework;

• functioning referral and case-management processes;

• relationships with key referral partners;

• an independent legal referral/panel framework;

• a clear funding strategy and active funding pipeline;

• grant and commissioning applications submitted or in development; and

• a practical plan for sustainable service delivery.

Contract

6-month fixed-term contract
Part-time – 3 days per week (approximately 21 hours)
Watford, Hertfordshire / Hybrid
Salary: £42,000–£48,000 FTE, pro rata, depending on experience

A formal review will take place after three months. There may be an opportunity for extension subject to satisfactory performance, organisational requirements and funding.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your relevant experience, particularly in project development, domestic abuse/VAWG or safeguarding services, grant funding, commissioning and multi-agency partnership working.

Please include an example of a project or service you have helped take from concept to implementation and confirm your availability to commence the role.

Closing date: 5:00 pm, Monday 14 September 2026.

Applications may be reviewed during the advertising period and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

Pathway to Protection CIC is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

No recruitment agencies, please.