Background

The Bike Project is a refugee charity going through a significant period of growth as we address increased demand for our services and our social enterprise. This part time position is required to manage the service delivery of Pedal Power, our programme of cycle training for refugee women. We are looking for an experienced project manager who can help us pursue our charitable mission and sustain our commitment to support refugees throughout the UK as the charity grows.

About The Bike Project

Our mission is simple: to get refugees cycling! We are a community of cyclists, refugees, mechanics and volunteers. We collect donations of second-hand bikes, fix them together at our workshop, and then donate them to asylum seeking refugees in the UK. We have donated nearly 5,500 bikes to date. A proportion of the bikes that we receive are sold to the public through our online shop to generate income for the charity and ensure our long-term sustainability.

What it is like to work here

The Bike Project is a fun, interesting and supportive place for you to grow and professionally develop in the charity and social enterprise sectors. You will report to the National Operations Manager, your role will have a high level of autonomy and you will help shape the future of the project and the organisation.

The Bike Project is an equal opportunities employer. *This role is for female applicants only, exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.  We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee. The Bike Project is a Living Wage accredited employer.

Purpose of the role

This role is responsible for the day to day management and delivery of Pedal Power, a bespoke cycle training programme for female refugees. As internal training lead, the post holder will ensure that all lessons are delivered in line with project plans and meet our strategic aims and objectives, whilst delivering high quality and positive outcomes for participants.  The post holder will be required to carry out monitoring and evaluation activities, including impact reporting, with support of the National Operations Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the project management, development and delivery of Pedal Power and lead on cycle training within the organization.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of health, safety and safeguarding policies and procedures and take primary responsibility for quality standards, and risk management during cycle training delivery.
• Ensure accurate records are kept of cycle training and that follow up activities are actioned in a timely manner.
• Ensure monitoring activities are carried out at lessons and impact reporting is completed with support of the National Operations Manager.
• Manage a pool of cycle instructors (including freelancers) and management of the instructor rota.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders including instructors, project partners, funders, volunteers and beneficiaries.
• Ensure inductions for all volunteers and freelancers working on Pedal Power are completed satisfactorily.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to develop outreach materials to promote and celebrate Pedal Power.
• Work with the wider team to ensure that project outreach is conducted in a consistent and appropriate manner which generates high quality referrals.
• Handle large volumes of sensitive and personal data, using a CRM system (Salesforce), and ensure that data protection and filing systems are adhered to at all times.
• Attend events, from time to time, where it may be required to speak publically and promote our services.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required by the organization.

Person Specification

• Excellent English language skills (both written and oral) are essential for this role. Additional language skills (preferably Arabic, Farsi, French, Tigrinya or Amharic) will be considered beneficial.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience and applied knowledge of successful project delivery, ideally working within a wider framework of strategic objectives, is essential. Qualifications in project management will be considered beneficial.
• A National Standards Instructor qualification (min PCA pending) is essential. The post holder must be a regular cyclist, confident cycling in traffic and has experience of teaching groups and individuals at all levels.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and a demonstrated experience of their successful implementation is essential.
• Experience of managing external stakeholders and a demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain good working relationships is essential.
• Qualifications in first aid and knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies and procedures are beneficial.
• Experience of line management and knowledge of HR best practice is desirable.
• Ability to work autonomously to achieve agreed objectives and organizational targets with minimal supervision.
• High level of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a thorough and systematic approach to diagnosing and solving problems.
• Knowledge of the cycling and refugee sectors in the UK, and experience of working or volunteering for a charitable organization.
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills with the ability to listen and understand the needs of others.
• An ability to conduct all duties in a manner that is non-judgmental and respects differences.
• An advocate for cycling who shares The Bike Project’s values and ethos, and is committed to The Bike Project’s vision.

Working conditions

The hours are flexible but this job requires travel to different sites for lesson delivery (currently  Monday evenings, Wednesday and Friday mornings). Lessons are generally outside, in variable conditions and will include working with vulnerable people in sometimes challenging situations, as such, an up to date, DBS Enhanced Disclosure is required.

Physical requirements

This role requires physical fitness to cycle for extended periods of time.

Line Reports

Volunteers.

Freelance cycle instructors

How to apply

All candidates must provide a CV and covering letter (no longer than one page in length) that addresses the person specification and states how you heard about this job opportunity. 

The closing date for all applications is midnight on Sunday 8th December, 2019. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th December, in London.

You may direct all enquiries to Nicola Hill, National Operations Manager by calling the London office.

Age UK have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Digital and Technology team, and drive a portfolio of CRM and IT projects across Age UK ensuring they are delivered at pace, on time, and in budget.

Managing a team of four and supported by a Head of Programmes, you will plan, design, lead and manage the delivery and deployment of all projects involving custom IT system functionalities.

You will provide excellent stakeholder management across all projects including initiation, scoping, requirements analysis, delivery of projects, working closely with external suppliers providing services to the team.

About you

* You will be an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrable track record of delivering CRM projects (preferably with Microsoft Dynamics) and IT projects.
* In addition you should have good management experience and the ability to lead a team of project managers.
* You will need great stakeholder management skills with the ability to confidently communicate and manage technical and non-technical stakeholders both individually and collectively.
* Experience of working with and managing suppliers and managing budgets
* Working knowledge of one or more project management methodologies such as Agile, Prince 2 or Waterfall will be essential.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary between £50,000 and £54,000 per annum, and fantastic 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.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

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.

Moving away from traditionally reactive approaches to charity comms, On Road is improving media coverage of misrepresented groups and issues, from soap storylines to news, by moving senior media professionals on an emotional level about the issue at hand, providing informal yet carefully curated opportunities for them to connect with a diverse group of people who have first hand or relevant experience of the issue.

We run what we call “interactions” which have been developed and refined by our team since 2011 replacing traditional diversity training or campaigning at media professionals which often pushes statistics and facts about a community or issue at time-poor, overloaded journalists in an industry which is undergoing seismic change. Our experience shows that a journalist who has connected on a human level with an issue is much more likely to take it upon themselves to quickly research the topic, and often champion the issue within their organisation.

We are also modeling a much more in-depth and crucial level of support to people with first hand experience of the issues, which we call our “slow communications” methodology. This way of working ensures the people we collaborate with have a trusted network of peers, contacts, training and remuneration to do media work safely, sustainably, proactively and strategically, whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes.

With each project we take on, we work closely with a community over several years, and deliver four key activities: 

1. “Interactions” – informal, facilitated meet-ups between community members and senior media professionals;

2. Bespoke media and strategic communications training course which includes research-based framing and a core focus on self-care;

3. Peer support and additional media skills workshops for people with direct experience engaging with the media; 

4. Mentoring for project participants, often hosting others in the network to lead workshops and share learning within the various projects.

Our vision as a charity is to bring about narrative change and for the media across the UK to give accurate and fair portrayals of social issues and minority groups that are vulnerable to prejudice and misrepresentation.

Job Brief

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the project delivery team, working across On Road’s projects before being assigned their own project after the probationary period (3 months). This involves six main areas that make up our groundbreaking work:

1. Organising and delivering the “interactions” with the media 

2. Leading regular peer support meetings 

3. Organising and facilitating strategic communications training courses 

4. Supporting participants to take part in media opportunities 

5. Advising on media enquiries 

6. Collaborating with journalists on fresh content

The kind of person we’re looking for loves working in a team towards the common goal of improving the world around us. You’re passionate about inclusion, fairness and a representative media. You will be excited to learn about our methodology and about the prospect of playing a significant role in a small, award-winning charity. 

Joining a busy and committed team, you’ll be up for a challenge and eager to get stuck in. You’ll have experience of running a project and working independently, whilst enjoying the support of an experienced and friendly team. Whether you’re working with the media, people from the projects, the team, clients or funders, you’ll be warm, engaging and able to build trust with journalists and members of our networks alike.

We are currently working on five projects: Talking About Poverty, working with people who have experience of poverty and low incomes; Media Movers, young people with migrant backgrounds; All About Trans, trans and/or non-binary people; Angles - a Different Take on Sexual and Domestic Abuse and improving understanding of palliative care.

Main responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain project schedules, delivery plans, monitoring and evaluation and reporting consistently and to deadline

2. Control and maintain programme budgets

3. Pitch, plan and deliver interactions and events for the media and project participants to bring about better understanding and improve media portrayal

4. Liaise with the media to encourage more positive media outcomes, involving working closely on stories, consulting on scripts, pitching articles and advising senior media professionals

5. Running media training courses throughout the year and monthly peer support meetings

6. Providing general support to project participants around media engagement and project involvement (e.g. supporting throughout media opportunities, attending interviews, briefing calls, aftercare support, pitching, developing ideas for content etc)

7. Maintaining online presence for the project, including website, blogs and social media

8. Identification of project risks and proactive escalation into issues as required. Escalation to internal or external stakeholders and advisors where necessary

9. Produce quarterly project status reports, with contribution to discussions on improving project quality and legacy, and compile project reports for funders, support funding proposals and applications

10. Facilitate and attend team, project and organisation meetings, training or events. Bring ideas for improvements and be open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate

11. In the long term, managing a staff member, and working closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Project Manager, Project staff, advisors, trustees, clients, stakeholders, and project participants

12. Media and community outreach and event attendance across all of On Road’s projects and work. Speaking at events or delivering workshops at conference where appropriate

Job skills and requirements

• Project management (or producer) experience with a track record of excellent delivery, delivered on-time, with impressive outcomes. Experience in all aspects of project planning, reporting, monitoring and evaluation. In particular, this includes creating and managing budgets

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail, multi-tasking skills and ability to prioritise well, consistency, accuracy and resilience when working under pressure

• Excellent written skills and good general IT skills using Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Mailchimp, and experience producing copy for print or online blogs/newsletters/articles

• Experience working with the media (e.g. journalism skills, production or freelance skills) or communications work more generally, so able to demonstrate knowledge in how the media works and what journalists look for

• Excellent ability to coordinate participants and stakeholders, hosting and facilitating workshops/training courses/meetings/events

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – enjoys dealing with people and has empathy, patience and good listening skills. Warmth, openness and sensitivity to the issues we work on and people we work with

• Experience in fundraising, identifying sources of funding and submitting proposals

• Experience resolving conflicts and problem solving when faced with challenges

Values and behaviours

1. Personally committed to On Road’s mission and collaboration-focussed method of work

2. Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work

3. Awareness of your own needs: Events can be challenging – you will be resilient but good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team and we nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it

4. Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you

5. Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow

Perks of the job include:

1. Mentoring – each staff member is set up with an external mentor after the probation period

2. Working in a brilliant office (in an Ethical Property building) surrounded by other social enterprises and charities

3. Training opportunities – as a small charity, we have a modest training budget but we try our best to access training opportunities through our funders for staff where possible and encourage staff to attend events

4. Being a part of social change alongside people with experience with misrepresentation

5. Meeting amazing people through our networks of activists and journalists and working alongside people who love what they do

Application process

• The deadline for applying is by 10am Wednesday 11th December.
• Applicants will be informed on Thursday 12th December if they have been invited to interview
• Interviews take place at our offices on Cambridge Heath Road on Tuesday 17th December
• We’re based in The Green House, 244 – 254 Cambridge Heath Road, London, E2 9DA

See application pack for details of how to apply.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class or have done so in the past.

Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international organisation supporting adults to handle conflict, build better relationships and prevent violence.  AVP Britain is looking for an experienced and skilled fundraiser and project manager to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of our work.

 This is initially a part time 6-month opportunity, with a view to the role being extended to a longer term position with increased scope, should this be appropriate.

For further details of this post, please view the attached Job Description for key skills and experience sought.

Please apply by submitting an up to date CV and a supporting application letter.

Project Manager - Estates Team
The Old Police House, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a Project Manager to join our team to help us maintain our beautiful and significant spaces.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £41,000 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Beautiful offices in the Old Police House in Hyde Park
- Take on an engaging role with a supportive, innovative and flexible organisation

If you are a qualified project manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop professionally in a unique, historic environment.

You will become a pivotal part of making our parks a welcome haven. We’ve had plenty of success in the past delivering amazing projects such as the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games.

So, if you are ready to support the ongoing revitalisation of our irreplaceable Grade 1 Listed landscapes, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will be taking the lead in managing a range of construction related projects across all the Royal Parks.

You will manage a multi-disciplinary team and be responsible for projects from concept and initial design, through to planning, tender and delivery.

Your role will also involve:

- Managing external specialist services such as Architects, Engineers and Planning Consultants
- Providing support to the Senior Project Manager
- Working with our Project Sponsor on water management related installations and research
- Overseeing our Works Team
- Preparing the programmes, budgets and highlight reports for the Works Team
- Providing direction to the Project Support Officer

About You

To be considered as a Project Manager, you will need:

- Management experience, ideally gained within an estates project management environment and multi-disciplinary teams of professionals including but not limited to Architects, Surveyors, Engineers and Landscape Architects
- A PRINCE2 Foundation qualification or a degree-level qualification in project management and post-qualified experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage team dynamics when working across organisational boundaries
- Work as an effective team player

Experience of submitting planning applications would be beneficial. An understanding of the management of Planning Consultants would also be advantageous as would knowledge of public sector procurement and contract administration including NEC3.

Although not a necessity, membership of the Association for Project Management, or working towards this would be equally desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Estate Project Manager, Estate Manager, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Landscaping Manager, Senior Projects Manager, Estate Services Manager, Project Team Lead, Project Team Manager, Estate Project Lead, or Project Lead.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2019.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

• Annually: £29,500 - £33,245+ London Weighting (£3,366)

• Region: London

• Location: Weston House - London

• Department: Fundraising Strategy & Operations

• Vacancy Type: Permanent

• Working Hours Per Week: 35

• Closing Date: 1 December 2019

We’re here to end cruelty to children. Nothing else will do.

At the NSPCC, we believe every childhood is worth fighting for. It's an aspiration which will take time but nothing less will do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new enthusiastic and committed team responsible for growing income from new markets for the NSPCC in London. This is vitally important work to ensure we are in the best position to provide life changing services for children, now and in the future.

The NSPCC is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic project manager to support the Income Generation Team within the Fundraising & Engagement department. Working closely with the Director of Income Generation, the teams focus is to:

• Identify and respond to market opportunities which will enable us to grow income across the organisation.  
• Provide analysis of key market insights to inform decision making.
• Assist high level cross team working for the division and other directorates.
• Identify and manage cross-directorate income generation projects and develop and test pilot programmes.

This is a fast-paced environment so you should be a self-starter, able to work independently and be comfortable with working under pressure with the ability to “hit the ground running”. This role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and high attention to detail. You will be a natural relationship builder with exceptional communication skills and have a passion for making a difference to children.

Age UK's vision is to make the UK a great place to grow older. Being physically active in later life plays a key role in wellbeing, and we want to provide more opportunities for older people to be active through a programme of Walking Football. Would you like to join our motivated Wellbeing Team and make a difference to the lives of others?

Working in partnership with the Football Association and Sport England we are looking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Project Manager to design, launch and deliver a high profile programme of Walking Football across England. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in managing complex projects, and working in partnership with other organisations.

The role is primarily based in Tavistock Square, London, but will also require some time spent at Wembley Stadium with the FA and meeting with local partners and stakeholders nationally.

If successful you will be responsible for

* Growing the number of Walking Football participants, with a specific focus on attracting and supporting individuals from lower socio-economic groups to participate in the game
* Providing appropriate support for the governance and development of the game and engaging participants in the game's future growth.
* Creating the infrastructure for high quality sustainable provision of the game

About you

* You should have a track record of successful project design and delivery working with multiple internal and external stakeholders and project partners.
* You will need to demonstrate excellent organisational and planning skills, with solid project management experience.
* You will have excellent communication skills including both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences at all levels, through a variety of means.
* Experience managing physical activity or sport related programmes would be beneficial to your application.

What we offer in return

In return we can offer an excellent salary of £31,000 to £35,000 per annum, and fantastic 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.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/

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.

Do you have experience in the planning and delivering of a new brand identity across on and offline channels?

Brand Project Manager - Up to £35,000 - 6 month contract - London

THE COMPANY
This membership organisation is one of the leading examination boards in the arts world and have been in operation for over 100 years.

THE ROLE
In the role of Brand Project Manager you will be responsible for developed a detailed project plan for the roll out of a new brand identity across all printed and digital assets to ensure the successful adoption and delivery of the refreshed brand by the business and members.

Working closely with senior management you will lead on the development and day to day delivery of the plan, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

This will involve scoping and auditing the full range of assets to be branded creating a comprehensive audit document including prioritisation and phased roll out.

You will also be responsible for developing and managing a fully costed plan and overseeing the timely and accurate delivery of newly branded products

You will work with internal design teams and external design agencies
to bring the brand identity to life

You will be responsible for ensuring that all parts of the business are aware of how the guidelines should be applied consistently and with impact across all on and offline assets

You will also work closely with all stakeholders on the brand launch event in early 2020.

YOU
In order to be successfully considered for the role of Brand Project Manager, you will need:

- to be available immediately for up to 6 months
- to have proven experience in the project management and delivery of a brand roll out across both on and offline channels
- experience of working with internal design/creative teams and external agencies
- excellent project management skills ie putting together a comprehensive and clear plan with key milestones, costings and timings
- strong stakeholder management experience
- excellent communication skills
- an eye for detail and design

HAVE A VALID WORKING VISA FOR THE UK

Brand Project Manager - Up to £35,000 - 6 month contract - London

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Senior Project Manager - Estates Team
The Old Police House, Hyde Park

About Us

Created in March 2017, The Royal Parks is a charity that supports and manages 5,000 acres of historic parkland across London. Millions of Londoners and tourists visit our beautiful sites, which offer unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital.

We look after eight of London’s largest open spaces; Hyde Park, The Green, Richmond, Greenwich, St James’s, Bushy and The Regent’s Parks, and Kensington Gardens. We also manage other important open spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery, Victoria Tower Gardens, Canning Green and Poet’s Corner.

We are now looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team to help us develop our irreplaceable Grade 1 Listed landscapes.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £59,500 per annum DOE
- Pension scheme
- 26 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays
- Beautiful offices in the Old Police House in Hyde Park
- Take on an engaging role with a supportive, innovative and flexible employer

If you are a high calibre qualified project manager, this is an amazing opportunity to use your expertise to preserve and build upon our famous historic gardens and parkland.  
You have the chance to work on unique developments, maintaining our beautiful spaces and ensuring they are the breath of fresh air Londoners have come to know and love.

So, if you are ready to take on a vital role preserving and developing our unique, magnificent landscapes, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

The Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead on midscale to larger construction ventures, managing a multi-disciplinary team and delivering projects to a high standard.

You will create a project management toolkit to support colleagues across the organisation in delivering new developments.

Your role will also involve:

- Delivering a range of projects from inception through to completion
- Managing external specialist relationships such as Architects, Building Services and Surveyors
- Maintaining and updating the Priority Project List
- Supporting the internal Project Approval Group
- Improving the project management methodology
- Preparing business cases, programmes, budgets and Highlight Reports

About You

To be considered as a Senior Project Manager, you will need:

- Management experience gained ideally in an estates project management environment and multi-disciplinary teams of professionals including but not limited to Architects, Surveyors, Engineers and Landscape Architects
- Experience of submitting planning applications
- A PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification (or equivalent) or a degree in a project management related discipline with significant post-qualification experience
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage team dynamics when working across organisational boundaries
- The ability to manage Planning Consultants
- The ability to influence at all levels internally and externally
- Confidence

Ideally, you’ll have good knowledge and experience of public sector procurement and contract administration including NEC3. An understanding and appreciation of The Royal Parks’ wider role and responsibility in the community, adjoining owners and stakeholders would be beneficial.

Although not a necessity, membership of the Association for Project Management, or working towards this would be equally desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Senor Estate Project Manager, Lead Estate Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Lead Construction Project Manager, Senior Landscaping Manager, Senior Projects Manager, Senior Estate Services Manager, Estates Programme Manager, or Estate Project Lead.

The closing date for applications is the 2nd December 2019.

Webrecruit and The Royal Parks are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re wanting to make a positive impact as a Senior Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Book Aid International is the UK’s leading book donation and library development charity. Every year, we place over a million brand new books into the hands of millions of people who would otherwise have few books, or no books at all. In the past three years we have expanded rapidly, focusing on the people who need books most, especially refugees and those affected by conflict.

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team, from February 2020, on a 12 month maternity cover contract. The Project Manager is responsible for planning and implementing a range of projects and programmes for libraries and schools, including training for local partners. The Project Manager will undertake monitoring and evaluation activities and is required to travel to east, west or southern Africa for between 7-14 days at a time.

We are looking for an experienced librarian or teacher with training and project management expertise. Knowledge of issues relating to education and literacy in developing countries is a must and personal experience of living in the developing world would be an advantage.

If you share our conviction that books change lives, and you fulfil the criteria specified in the job description, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Please use the application form to apply (no CVs please) and complete our voluntary Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. 

As Project Manager, you will lead on and manage the delivery of the Money House project by meeting stated project outcomes including time and beneficiaries, manage effective relationships with delivery partners, senior staff at Local Authority level and other stakeholders to ensure the success of the project.

OVERVIEW

Earthwatch is recruiting a Project Manager to drive delivery of our Innovation and Capacity Building activities, including projects to explore the science of citizen science and work with the next generation. Earthwatch works with a wide range of audiences, inspiring them to take action to save our planet. Using citizen science we take learning outside, promote pro-environmental behaviours and aim to inspire, connect and empower those who take part.

The ideal candidate is an excellent project manager, with a keen focus on ensuring delivery of activities to a high standard.  You have experience of effective planning and working to agreed processes to deliver results, demonstrating collaborative working across different teams, regions and functions. You are able to set and communicate priorities effectively and deliver project objectives to time and budget. You will have worked on large international projects including research grants, such as Horizon 2020, and be familiar with the associated requirements. Experience of working in an NGO, educational or science organisation would be beneficial but not essential.

Earthwatch is an international environmental NGO. Our mission is to empower people to save our planet. We do this, by creating knowledge and inspiring action through hands-on science and environmental engagement. We address big environmental challenges by working together with individuals, communities and organisations. We aim to create a global community that values and nurtures a sustainable planet

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Role purpose:

To manage projects and work with the wider Earthwatch team to deliver projects to time, budget and required mission standard

Key deliverables:

• Manage the planning and delivery of projects in line with agreed project objectives, timelines, budget and Earthwatch project management procedures
• Ensure adherence to funder requirements e.g. EU Horizon 2020 projects
• Manage contracting, payment processes and budgets in line with Earthwatch financial processes
• Oversee project risk management, compiling documentation in line with Earthwatch processes. Work with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and mitigate risk
• Manage key relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery
• Coordinate the project team to achieve success, assigning tasks and responsibilities, overcoming conflict, promoting good communication within the team and with key stakeholders
• Oversee participant management systems ensuring that these are fit for purpose and improve efficiency
• Develop communication plans, working with the project team to ensure compelling communications for external audiences
• Monitoring of project outcomes and impact, and completion of reports according to agreed monitoring frameworks
• Present and promote our programme(s) at external meetings, events and conferences to encourage collaboration and engagement, representing Earthwatch in a professional way and seeking out opportunities
• Supporting other organisational priorities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Personal Specification:

• Relevant degree, or equivalent professional experience working in an environmental science/education, or conservation context
• Proven track record in managing projects and programmes, including budget management. Project management qualification desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and manage productive relationships with colleagues
• Excellent relationship management skills and track record of effective partnership management, delivering a consistent high level of customer care and responsiveness
• Proven ability to manage competing requirements, delegate appropriately, deliver on time, and move projects forward effectively
• Personal enthusiasm for engaging people and organsations to build the knowledge and action required to address key environmental issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly computer literate, in particular in MS office packages
• Flexible, self-motivated and goal-oriented with a clear, methodical and structured approach to work
• Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch.

Other requirements:

• The role is office based, but some European travel will be required
• The post holder will work normal office hours but there may be occasions where flexibility is required e.g. to meet deadlines or for travel.

The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post

Purpose of the job

On behalf of the company and its clients, be responsible for the delivery of complex construction projects in line with time, budget and quality criteria.

Establish and manage project teams to facilitate project implementation, determine priorities and ensure completion to the client expectations.

Undertake duties in line with the Employers Agent/Contract Administrator role on appropriate projects.

The post holder will need to lead and accept accountability for their projects, making day to day decisions to ensure the success of their project and the wider capital programme, escalating risks to the Programme Manager as appropriate.

They will also be expected to provide supportive management to Assistant Project Managers and Project Officers.

Main duties & responsibilities

Use effective project management processes across all projects.

1. Work effectively in a collaborative management environment.
2. Demonstrate leadership within a project team and wider stakeholder structures to deliver projects on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.
3. Identify and liaise with key stakeholders on the development of projects through the relevant stages. Ensure that clarity of roles and responsibilities are determined, and that projects are progressed in line with affordability requirements and overall project timescales. Act as the main point of contact in relation to projects for both internal and external stakeholders.
4. Undertake all administrative and financial management duties related to the projects.
5. Prepare reports in the required timeframe necessary to obtain approval through governance processes as required. Present project reports to stakeholder groups and public consultations as required, promoting clear and effective communication and ensuring high quality outcomes are delivered.
6. Coordinate, review and manage risks and salient issues. Ensure that all risks connected with the delivery of the project are identified alongside strategies and actions to mitigate these risks.
7. Undertake duties as required as an Employers Agent/Contract Administrator in line with the project outline. These duties may include preparation of feasibility, tender and contract documentation, management of contractors whilst on site and preparation of contract variation documents during the life of the project.
8. Undertake post project reviews and analyse, benchmark and present the results.

9.Manage change control processes within the lifecycle of the project to ensure all actions are suitably recorded.

10.Manage effective performance review mechanisms to monitor progress and delivery of all projects, including relevant sanction policies. Complete all benchmarking requirements accurately and within required timescales

11.Ensure all necessary documentation and records are completed in a timely manner.

12.Represent the company and its clients in negotiations as required to facilitate the completion of the project. When necessary, lead any dispute resolution and escalation processes in the best interests of the company and its clients.

13. Communicate in a confident, authoritative and assertive manner that is in line with established policies, practices and priorities of the company and its clients.

14. Be responsible for the application of all relevant internal strategies, policies and best practice on every project. Be cognisant of the wider national initiatives and legislative requirements.

15.Take responsibility for sharing and encouraging positive changes and best practice across the wider team.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with the design of the updated The Conversation programme, including an additional version tailored for delivery in the youth estate; 

• Coordinate with the external programme consultant on model development; 

• To recruit new systems coaches to subsequently deliver The Conversation; 

• In consultation with the Head of Programme Operations, design a Spark Inside induction plan for the new The Conversation coaches; 

• Provide a training schedule and arrange training for staff and new coaches; 

• Create a project plan defining each stage of the project implementation; 

• Create a package for prisons that consists of a ready-to-run programme; 

• Work with the Head of Programme Operations to secure Governor approval for the delivery of The Conversation; 

• Work with the programme team Service Delivery Managers to timetable the delivery of The Conversation; 

• Contribute ideas to the design of in-prison marketing materials. 

QUALITIES: 

• Experience of effectively managing projects within prisons; 

• Excellent communication skills; 

• Ability to coordinate with remote workers; 

• Ability to work within and across teams; 

• Competent use of Excel as a project management tool; 

• Experience designing services or programmes (desirable). 

HOW TO APPLY To apply for the role, we require a covering letter (max 2 pages) and a CV (max 2 pages). Your covering letter should explain how your background and experience make you a suitable candidate, and outline relevant skills and knowledge. 

The deadline for applications is 9:00 on 25 November. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in the week commencing 2 December.