Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.
We are looking for a Brand Campaign Project Manager to lead successful project management and delivery of an ambitious brand campaign using full project management frameworks to ensure alignment of stakeholders and activities; working with senior stakeholders across the organisation and within external agencies to develop and ensure cohesiveness of strategy and approach
About us
Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.
Our Marketing & Communications Team
Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.
Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Brand team. Guardians of the Battersea brand, we bring our purpose – to be here for every dog and cat – to life creatively. We also offer guidance as to how to use the brand effectively so we can raise awareness and encourage more people to support our cause. We are responsible for product licensing and affiliates, with the goal to generate as much commercial income as possible to go straight into the vital care of Battersea’s animals.
What we can offer you
Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Life insurance
So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.
For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our online application portal. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.
The Opportunity
Save the Children International are currently recruiting an ECHO Partnerships Manager based in our Brussels office.
The DG ECHO account has nine Save the Children members and the DG ECHO Partnership Manager at Save the Children leads on behalf of the global Save the Children movement on achieving the DG ECHO account objectives in line with the strategy.
Provide vision and strategic direction to the organisation, and wider movement influencing a complex global network of internal and external stakeholders (including at the most senior levels) to optimise our engagement with DG ECHO.
Strengthen, develop, and optimise both existing and new partnership opportunities, across the global movement, maximising funding, and influence, with DG ECHO.
Input to the change process and play a role in finalising design and ways of working while continuing to embed changes and improvements.
- Extensive professional experience with DG ECHO or within similar roles for comparable organisations would be considered an extremely strong advantage;
A strong record of accomplishment in strategic account management;
A proven record of accomplishment in partnership building, brokering relationships with partners, and engagement at a senior level;
Experience of influencing and delivering results cross organisationally within a large complex organisation;
In depth experience and knowledge of current thinking and future trends and thorough understanding of contemporary development and child rights issues;
Strong and demonstrated team leadership skills.
The Organisation
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.
We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:
- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated
Application Information:
Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Save the Children doesn't charge any fee from the candidates at any stage of the recruitment process
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Are you passionate about eradicating violence against women and girls? Do you have knowledge and experience around the particular issues for children and young people?
AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) is a leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse. We strive to improve services for survivors through our learning, resources and consultancy, and end Violence Against Women and Girls through our policy, research and prevention work. We have specific expertise on Multiple Disadvantage & Children and Young People.
Responsibilities of the post include
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To lead, develop and manage projects relating to all forms of gender based violence, in particular around children and young people.
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To be the policy lead on children and young people
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To contribute to project and policy work across AVA, including training and consultancy work.
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To build and manage strong partnerships for AVA both within the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector, and beyond.
Requirements of the post include
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Knowledge of a wide range of Violence Against Women and Girls related issues.
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Specialised knowledge of the issues facing children and young people
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Strong policy analysis skills, with at least two years experience in a policy based role.
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A skilled report writer, able to produce high quality work to tight deadlines.
This is a part time post ( 21 hours per week), based in our office in Vauxhall, London, with the possibility of some home working. As it is a maternity locum post we are initially offering the post for a period of 15 months, to cover shortfall in capacity as well as the current policy and projects directors maternity leave, which starts in the summer of 2020. We are hoping that the successful candidate will be able to start around the beginning of May 2020 at the latest.
Further information follows in this job application pack, including a job description, person specification, and equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications should consist of:
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Your CV which must include details of your education, qualifications and any relevant training, your employment history and 2 referees.
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A covering letter, no more than 2 sides of A4 in total, which outlines why you want the job and your skills, experience and knowledge in relation to each of the points in person specification.
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A completed equal opportunities monitoring form.
Please send your application to Bimmy Rai by 9am on Monday 16 March 2020. Interviews will take place on 23rd March.
By making an application you are stating that you are legally entitled to work in the UK. The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references.
AVA is an equal opportunities employer. Please contact us if you would like to see our Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment Policy or our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy. If you don’t have a CV prepared and would rather make your application by filling in our standard application form please contact us to request one.
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Your new company
An outstanding university based just on the outskirts of Central London with fantastic Transport links is looking for 2 Project Managers to work on fixed term contracts. The candidates will be responsible for the delivering a Strategic Framework. Whilst the term of the role is for 12 months the project is planned to continue for a number of years and so likely to extend beyond this.
Your new role
1. Responsibility for embedding the correct governance and delivery processes for KU22 projects, in order to facilitate monitoring and reporting on key deliverables and benefits realisation to the University.
2. Undertaking assurance activities and ensuring significant concerns and risks are highlighted and escalated to the Project Leads and KU22 Oversight Group in timely and effective fashion.
3. Anticipating and effectively addressing blockers and constraints where possible, and supporting teams through the implementation phase of each project.
4. Monitoring and assessing the change control process for strategic projects and ensuring impact on benefits is acknowledged through change control process.
5. Responsibility for relationship management with stakeholders to ensure positive engagement is maintained and that activity is conducted with focus and pace.
6. Producing detailed and accessible reports for the Oversight Group and SLT providing an informed set of recommendations to enable senior management to make effective and appropriate decisions about the strategic projects.
7. Identifying potential points of resistance to change based on situational awareness of the details of change and of those being impacted. Ensuring whenever possible potential risks to project delivery caused by change resistance are flagged with the Project Lead and Oversight Group as appropriate.
8. Coaching and supporting Project Leads and other stakeholders in terms of project methodology and governance.
9. Providing secretariat and administrative support to Project Leads including agreeing the agenda with the Chair and ensuring actions completed.
10. Representing the KU22 team in various fora across the University to clarify links between different projects and identify interconnections and dependencies.
What you'll need to succeed
- Hold at least 2 of the following recognised professional project/programme qualifications: Prince 2, MSP, PMP, MoP, APMP, P30, Change management practitioner
- Substantial project management and programme management experience across a variety of projects
- Experience of managing projects within a large, complex organisation undergoing significant change
- Proficient in the development and use of all MS Office applications, including advanced Excel.
- Experience of working within a structured project management process including the establishment of governance and control arrangements, the identifying, assessing and monitoring of risks, reporting progress, and assessing outcomes and benefits
- Experience of collating information and writing Board level reports to a high standard
- Benefits management experience
- Proven ability to lead and motivate others, to give constructive feedback on their performance and to provide ongoing support, guidance and development and mentoring
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels to achieve results and deal successfully with complex issues
- Relationship management, engaging and positively managing relationships with those delivering and affecting by change
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaboratively with staff across the University
- Highly numerate and logical. Ability to extract, analyse and interpret complex data, producing reports and providing recommendations to senior management as required
- Demonstrably excellent analytical and problem solving skills
What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options available.
- Excellent Salary & Holiday
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction, leading science research centre and commercial event space. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens, both in our London and Tring museums, spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.
We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.
About the role
We are looking for a Buildings Project Manager to lead (from initial proposal to competition) on a range of capital energy, engineering and construction projects, including the Museum's options for future energy provision, estates infrastructure and refurbishment projects. Ultimately this will contribute to the delivery of elements of the Museum's Strategy, focusing on energy provision, capital, minor capital and improvement plans.
As a point of liaison and 'Intelligent Client' for projects across the Museum programme, you will actively engage on all estate matters, particularly in relation to integration with existing infrastructure and services, and forward maintenance planning. You will also prepare detailed specifications for tendering to external contractors and prepare briefing documents for external consultants.
About you
The successful candidate will have significant experience of planning and delivering buildings projects in a complex environment. You will have the ability to deal with multiple stakeholders and to plan and manage works within the broader Museum context, taking into account the impact on operations and on visitor experience and ensuring delivery of the service to the highest possible standards.
Closing date: 09:00 on Monday 2 March 2020
Interviews expected: 13 March 2020
To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.
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An exciting and dynamic Project Manager role that sits within the ICT team. The Trust has an emerging business strategy and is running a major technology programme collaboratively across the organisation to facilitate this. This role will lead in designing, testing, developing and managing the delivery of innovative new projects with a focus on systems that improve Food Bank operations, data collection – alongside insight / analysis. The position will also be responsible for project management of the trusts overall project portfolio; to include – innovation, infrastructure, back office system etc.
How to apply
Please submit your application no later than 5pm on Friday 28 February 2020. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.
Interviews will be held on the 9 March 2020 in Salisbury.
Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.
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Are you an experienced Digital Project Manager looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting digital projects?
We’re looking for a confident, skilled and personable digital project manager to help us deliver our roadmap of digital projects in 2020.
Position: Digital Project Manager
Reference: DL77
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £40,002 - £41,819 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 1
Department: Digital and Content
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
You will lead on the production of creative digital, UX, campaign and content based projects. This will include everything from leading on the digital and content element of our Stop MS appeal, through to developing new digital and content based tools to help people live well with MS.
Working alongside our combined digital and content team, you will love having the opportunity to work with creatives to deliver new tools, technologies, campaigns and appeals that can have a real impact for people living with MS.
You will be super organised, and used to working with gantt charts, risk registers and documented plans to manage projects effectively. As a real people person, you will love coordinating the wider team to resource projects to schedule, and with stakeholders from across the organisation to capture requirements and report on progress.
You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we manage projects and embark on an ambitious roadmap of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move for our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision and therefore we don’t envisage a move before Sept 2020.
Closing date: 9am on Thursday 5th March 2020
Interview date: Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th March 2020
How to apply
In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity. We would be grateful if you could complete our equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.
No agencies please.
Are you an experienced digital project manager looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of exciting digital projects?
Position: Digital Project Manager (Tech)
Reference: DL78
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: MS National Office, NW London
Salary: £43,638 - £45,455 plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G, Level 2
Department: Digital and Content
At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.
About this job
We’re looking for a confident, skilled and flexible digital project manager to help us deliver our roadmap of projects in 2020.
You will lead on the development of technical, service and content based projects, both small and large. You will have the opportunity to work on all sorts of projects, including the creation of new content, machine learning tools, and the move of our website CMS.
You will be highly organised, and used to working with gantt charts, risk registers and documented plans to manage projects effectively. You will be highly flexible in your approach, employing both waterfall and agile project management techniques for different types of projects.
You will enjoy working alongside colleagues across the organisation to gather requirements and deliver innovative projects to time and budget. You will use your excellent planning and communication skills to build a collaborative partnership with our web and digital agencies.
You will be joining us at an exciting stage of our digital programme as we shape the way we manage projects and embark on an ambitious roadmap of work. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and vibrant team, who are dedicated to making a difference for people with MS.
We offer 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.
The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our new 5 year strategy.
Part of this exciting transformation will include an office move for our current National Centre in Cricklewood, NW London to a different location in London. We are currently defining where and what type of accommodation this will be and we really want our staff to be involved in that decision and therefore we don’t envisage a move before Sept 2020.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 9th March 2020
In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity.
We would be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form (available on our website) and submit it with your application.
No agencies please.
Project Manager
This is an exciting time to join our creative and dynamic National Programmes Team as an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager.
This is a busy role for a talented individual who has experience of managing effective projects, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and is passionate about raising awareness of the youth sector. We are looking for someone who is proactive and uses their initiative to find creative solutions and manage priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, be super organised and a team player.
About UK Youth
UK Youth provides young people aged 8-25 with high quality services, delivered through a network of 3,536 local youth organisations across the UK. Together we offer support, advice and training to over 1.5 million young people to equip them with skills for the future and help them engage in education, volunteering and employment.
About the role
We are looking for an organised, energetic and highly competent Project Manager with experience of managing effective projects. You will be a key member of the National Programmes Team working across a portfolio of our inspiring projects that give young people the skills they need to grow into confident and capable adults who lead fulfilling lives.
Our programmes tackle widespread issues and range from music and sport engagement, coding, social action, road safety, financial education and employability. Our partners and funders include Microsoft, UPS, Coca-Cola European Partners, The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England.
You will to be responsible for managing all project related activity for multiple programmes including promotion, training sessions and events, building and maintaining relationships with delivery partners, establishing and maintaining databases, producing documents, reports and presentations and administration.
In this exciting and flexible role, you will work closely with National Programmes team, as well as with the Finance, Impact & Learning, Membership and Communications teams, to lead the delivery of a number of programmes within UK Youth. You will provide support and direction to project coordinators and interns, depending on the projects that you are responsible for. You will report to a Head of National Programmes.
You will be creative, proactive and have initiative and ideas. You will be organised, driven, reliable and have a positive approach to your work. You will be able to work at a high level both within UK Youth and with our charity and corporate partners, have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to travel away from home on occasion to meet operational needs.
This is an exciting time to join our team in a role that offers you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of young people.
How to Apply
To apply please send your CV together with a one page supporting statement. Please ensure you fully addresses the criteria in the person specification and to state your salary expectations. Full details of the role can be found in the person specification below/ attached.
Closing date for applications will be 9 am, 17 February 2020.
Interviews will take place on in the week commencing 24 February 2020.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising with colleagues through activities such as office yoga, lunch and learn sessions and potluck lunches; as well as optional out of work social events such as bowling, tennis and baking.
This role will be located at our new Head Office in Westminster. With multiple public transport links, a bright, modern and engaging working environment and access to local green spaces, the river Thames, cafes, bars and shops. We also benefit from a staffed reception, 24-hour access, showers and cycle storage, with a modern kitchen and communal spaces as well as free fruit and breakfast provided for all staff.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment. We can offer flexibility through the interview process and endeavour to accommodate candidate’s needs.
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks which include criminal record check and employment reference.
What we can offer you
A salary of £30,000 -£36,000, dependent on experience and other benefits including:
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay out up to 4 times your salary
• Employee Assistance programme to support employees both professionally and personally
• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell our New Forest Outdoor Centre including, camping, lodges and outdoor activities
We are committed to investing in the personal and professional development of everyone at UK Youth. Every staff member is entitled to 1 days paid development per calendar year in addition to the 2 days charity wide staff training days as well as volunteering leave one full day or two half days per calendar year.
Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of UK Youth. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.
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Project Manager - Interim, part-time
Our client is entering a period of change in the organisation as they look to move offices and merge with a neighbouring scheme. For this process to be successful they need an organised and efficient Project Manager who can lead on the practicalities of this project.
The post will require a high level of organisation, problem solving skills and a willingness to get involved at all levels.
Main responsibilities
* Update systems and storage ready for merger and move- organise what we need to keep and ensure its stored/filed appropriately including digitising where possible. Ensure database and electronic filing systems are up-to-date and organised
* Map existing process around volunteer management and families referred into the scheme with a view to streamlining and improving per-merger.
* Audit and understand existing office set up including suppliers and payments
* Develop and execute a plan for the practicalities of the merger- look into phone systems, IT, website and options to integrate.
* Plan practicalities and support with office move- what to keep, what to shred, how to dispose of anything unwanted, where to source additional items etc.
* Arrange and support practicalities of moving- packing, removal company, moving of contracts etc.
* Any additional duties in line with the project
Role: Project Manager
Location: Lambeth
Employment Type: Temporary, 11weeks ASAP
Salary/rate: £17.03ph
Working hours: 21hrs pw
Ref: 73374PMR
CLOSING DATE: ASAP
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An international non-profit organisation are currently looking for an IT Project Manager to work with them on a fixed-term basis until the end of the year.
The post-holder will have responsibility for delivering enhancements and improvements to a number of IT systems & platforms that are business critical
Key responsibilities will include:
- The successful delivery of a set of key enhancements to the online reporting system
- The creation of a detailed plan tracking progress and managing changes
- Preparing and facilitating key governance forums including the working group and steering group; including preparing briefing papers and the agenda, ensuring that business concerns are addressed
- Working closely with the development team to oversee the development of the systems
- Managing key partners and suppliers to ensure success of the project
Experience required:
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience within an IT environment
- Experience of working with project management methodologies specifically Agile & SCRUM
- The ability to liaise confidently and effectively with stakeholders of all levels of understanding of technologies
- The ability to manage project risk; make timely decisions, develop solutions and facilitate mitigating actions whilst working in fast paced environment
If you have the experience listed above, are interested in finding out more about this opportunity and available at short notice, please apply now with a copy of your CV.
IT Project Manager
Must have Housing background!
The role is paying up to £500 per day (out of scope of IR35) and will be a 1 Month Rolling contract.
Two days a week Monday to Tuesday working on site.
Must have Housing Management Systems and Northgate Experience.
Your new company
This is an award-winning housing association, who owns, sells, rents and manages 20,000 homes in London and Hertfordshire. They are proud to have been doing this for over 40 years. With giving people the key to all the possibilities that come with a good home.
Your new role
Managing the delivery of specific projects or support the delivery of elements within a larger programme, including ensuring there are strong business cases, robust governance and controls in place, and the identification and realisation of benefits. Managing systems development projects in accordance with company standards.
Assisting the business and IT department in raising project performance by recommending and implementing good practices. Monitoring of expenditure against the budget to ensure projects are delivered within budget.
What you'll need to succeed
- Work with members of the organisation to fully understand their business plans, objectives and drivers and identify where systems and technology can help them improve their services.
- Work with members of the organisation to develop their business cases and gain approval for the project to proceed being accountable for the quality, validity and relevance of the business case.
- Provide a proactive link between member organisations, the IT department and third parties to successfully deliver systems and technology projects.
- Create and maintain project schedules by developing project plans and specifications, estimating time requirements, establishing deadlines, monitoring milestone completion, tracking all phases of the project product/service lifecycle, providing timely reporting of issues that impact project progress, coordinating actions, and resolving conflicts. This includes documenting, prioritising and tracking requests (changes, enhancements, etc.) and coordinating with the Change Advisory Board (CAB).
- Conduct regular project meetings to include
- Meeting with project team(s) regularly to review project deliverable's and deadlines
- Meeting with appropriate members of staff for periodic reviews of prototypes and final products.
- Coordinate Group communications on project progress.
- Provide a single point of contact for assigned projects.
- Evaluate project outcomes, measuring return on investment and benefits realisation.
- Identify and coordinate assignments of internal resources and external contractors to meet the stated project requirements.
- Lead systems development projects including the formation and management of project teams (including contractors where necessary), assembly and management of project budgets and overall
- project management to deliver systems solutions.
- Provide advice and guidance and mentor less experienced staff in project management.
- Contribute as a team member in the delivery of business solutions.
- Lead and manage the selection process for new solutions observing company policy and where appropriate external legislation (e.g. OJEU procurement)
- Work with IT trainers and colleagues to create, develop and provide appropriate training for Group Staff in order to help them get the most from the systems and solutions you implement.
- Contribute to the IT business plan and strategy and manage your own work plan/schedule.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Location: Islington, North London
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Hours of Work: 35 per week (including occasional evenings, weekends and bank holidays)
About the Company:
Our client is a friendly, local and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families in North London.
They have an exciting new management role with extensive scope for service development and growth available for the right candidate to lead on and make the role their own. Although this is based within a fast paced environment, it is also a really enjoyable and rewarding role, supported by a knowledgeable and friendly team.
Outreach Project Manager Responsibilities:
* Have a positive and person-centred approach to working with service users.
* Use a Positive Behaviour Support model and promote this approach with all team members.
* Oversee casework for service users, and lead on the casework for an agreed caseload of service users, including resolving issues, working with family members and relevant support workers, and responding to queries and requests.
* Work in line with the values of the service and the organisation, in such a way that encourages service users to be involved in day-to-day and long-term decision making, enables them to build self-confidence, improve skills, develop their self-esteem and empower them to access community facilities and leisure and social activities.
* Support service users in managing their needs, including health needs and accessing appropriate health services, supporting with personal care as necessary and in a respectful way, and with managing rent, finances and claiming their rightful benefits.
* Adhere to safeguarding procedures and remain vigilant for signs of abuse, taking immediate action and reporting all issues of concern to the Learning and Leisure Head of Service and relevant authorities.
* Liaise and work in partnership with Care Managers, families/carers, advocates, DWP and other professionals and outside bodies where appropriate.
* Seek out new referrals and undertake Needs Assessments, whilst pro-actively maintaining contact with individuals and Family Carers throughout the support set up period.
* Participate in the implementation of agreed individual plans; this may include structured teaching of skills and supporting personal assistants to identify and work towards outcomes with their service users.
* Develop and update guidelines and other service user documentation as appropriate and required, in partnership with service users and family carers as far as possible and ensure these are shared with relevant people
* Available and willing to work a variety of shifts throughout the week as required by the service, including occasional evenings and weekends
Outreach Project Manager Requirements:
* Physically fit and able to offer physical support to service users (due to the nature of the role)
* Ability to travel to a variety of locations across London
* Graduate qualification or equivalent or be able to demonstrate substantial training
* At least 2 years' experience in a similar Care role
* Experience of working with and developing professional relationships with family carers of people with learning disabilities
* Understanding of the issues affecting people with learning disabilities and their families
* Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and legal and policy requirements in order to manage the service safely
* Knowledge and understanding of the Personalisation Agenda, Person-Centred Planning processes and Self-Directed Support
* Experience of staff management, including performance management, and of providing
* support and supervision
* Experience of liaising with social workers and other external professionals
* Experience of working within and/or managing a dispersed team in an outreach set-up
* Experience of working with and managing a complex and flexible rota
* Experience of successfully managing a budget
* Excellent time and task management skills, with the ability to organise own and others' workloads effectively and to delegate tasks
* IT competence with ability to operate Microsoft Office systems as well as learn new systems
* Strong numeracy skills, with an ability to understand budgets
* High level of attention to detail and care in all areas of work
Outreach Project Manager Benefits:
* Annual Leave entitlement to increase with length of service - after 12 months' continuous employment, increase to 24 days pro rata, 25 days after 2 years
* We contribute 3% towards your pension through the People's Pension
* We offer a token of gratitude for longstanding staff. Whether it is 5, 10 and 15 years of service, we really appreciate it!
* In-house training tailored to your role, as well as opportunities for external training courses.
* Opportunit
An exciting new post has been created by the Social Interest Group for a Project Management Coordinator. We are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic person with excellent project management skills to join our newly formed Best Practice Team.
Working closely with the Deputy Director for Innovation and Impact, you will work across our charities, Equinox and Penrose, to support the development and implementation of new services as well as enhancing learning in existing projects. You will manage a virtual team of experts from across the Social Interest Group, specially selected for each project you will work on, and will lead on ensuring consistent project management tools and approaches are adopted across the wider organisation.
The Social Interest Group is a forward looking charity providing services and support for people who are often the most excluded in society and have experience of trauma, substance misuse, mental health issues, homelessness and the criminal justice system. We are committed to meaningful service user involvement and creating Enabling Environments using psychologically and trauma-informed approaches.
If you are an ambitious project manager and want to make a real difference to the lives of people with multiple and complex needs, we would like to hear from you. We can offer you flexible working hours and locations, a package of health care benefits, 28 days holidays a year, ongoing training and professional development. Above all, you will get to work with a passionate team who genuinely care about the people we work with in a creative and supportive environment.
Our services are spread across London, Bedfordshire and Brighton, so regular travelling will be required.
Who we are and what we do
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We are looking for an experienced accountant with a proven track record in managing projects and dealing with a diverse group of stakeholders and who is interested in ensuring equal rights for women everywhere.
Womankind is recruiting for the role of Projects Finance Manager to join its dynamic staff team based in their North London offices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping Womankind manage its many overseas projects and achieve its organisational objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accountant wanting to make a difference for the women’s rights movement.
Overall Purpose
The Projects Finance Manager (PFM) is a key member of the Finance & Resources Team and is tasked with leading and coordinating the financial operations, management, and administration of Womankind’s portfolio of projects. The PFM is responsible for providing the organisation with accurate and timely financial information in accordance with Womankind’s financial policies and procedures and for leading on project financial development, contract compliance, project reporting and financial management across Womankind’s portfolio of women’s rights projects, in line with the Womankind Project Cycle Management (PCM) Manual and approach. As PFM, you will be able to juggle competing and time-bound priorities and to build effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation and with partner organisations in the UK and internationally.
The PFM will be expected to be proactive in providing integrated contract, financial and compliance expertise to a portfolio of Womankind work, throughout the project cycle: from due diligence with partners, funding proposals, project inception and interim reporting, through to final donor reporting and project close-out.
The PFM is a member of Womankind’s Finance & Resources Team, which is made up of the Finance Officer, Office & HR Manager, Management Accountant and Director of Finance and Resources. The role reports to the Director Finance & Resources and has no direct report responsibility.
This role is tasked with delivering five key areas of responsibility, as detailed below:
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Projects Cycle Management (75%)
- Work with partners in our focus countries to develop budgets for concepts/proposals, ensuring the inclusion of Womankind costs. Make recommendations for improvements and liaise with the Womankind teams and partners in our focus countries to ensure these are complete, accurate, and consistent with the narrative.
- Prepare Project Cooperation Agreements (PCAs) with Womankind partners. Lead on consortium/partner agreements, ensuring compliance with UK donor requirements and identification and management of risk for each Project undertaken.
- Work with partners in our focus countries to develop donor financial reports, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time and to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative.
- Review of contractual performance of projects with Project Lead, proactively working to address financial/compliance issues; escalate risks and issues to line manager when needed.
- Manage the process of claims from Donors including ensuring timely submission of all claims in line with project requirements, as required by donor contracts and internal sub-grant agreements.
- Verify requests for transfers to partners, ensuring sufficient cashflow for projects, including Womankind pre-financing.
- Develop donor and internal sub-grant agreements with Agencies, and other partners, including (but not limited to) those that include co-financing.
- Design, implement and as needed, improve already-existing quality controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.
- Develop financial processes, controls and guidelines for donor commercial contracts.
- Ensure that donor and Womankind rules are being adhered to regarding procurement, accounting, project expenditure, and implementation of activities through regular engagement with project partners.
- Develop, in collaboration with the programme/partnerships team, and implement an annual monitoring and internal (in-person or remote) spot check schedule on specific projects including Spend Rate monitoring & reforecasting.
- Develop, deliver and continuously update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, IATI, finance and reporting for Programme, Finance, and other field-based staff, and act as a resource for agencies/field units with regards to donor regulation compliance.
- Prepare audit schedules and attend to external auditors for financial audits of grants.
- Provision of finance and contracts technical expertise, guidance and support to colleagues within Womankind and to our partners in Africa and South Asia.
- Undertake hands on technical assistance visits to partners in Africa and Asia, in liaison with the Policy, Programmes & Learning team, as required.
2. Projects Financial Reporting & Processes (15%)
- Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place for the entire life cycle of grants, properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used.
- Ensure all Womankind grant transactions are reflected accurately each month and produce timely management reports, data and analysis.
- Ensure monthly reconciliations of all grant funds are completed in a timely manner.
- Maintain a monthly cash flow projection for Womankind grant transactions and jointly with the projects teams, regularly review and analyse grants.
- Ensure internal budgets and financial reports relating to the grants portfolio are robust and meet requirements.
- Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis.
- Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets and that new funding opportunities include provision for Womankind to cover its costs, where possible.
- Own and develop internal tools that track the active grants portfolio, secured and pipeline funding, reporting schedule and other compliance, cost recoveries and cash balances and ensure they are kept up-to-date.
- Generate financial analysis, forecasting, back-up papers and reports and produce effective synthesis for management decision-making, Board and Finance and Resources Committee submissions and other reporting requirements.
- To contribute to ensuring that team members across the organisation follow Womankind’s financial systems, policies, and procedures.
3. Financial Planning (3%)
- Support the annual budget and forecasting process, under the leadership of the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Work with The Management Accountant on the preparation of Management Accounts and Mid-Year Forecasts.
4. Audit, internal controls and risk (7%)
- Contribute on programme finance to all audits and statutory compliance in line with UK and Womankind regulations and compliance requirements and respond to Audit queries for projects and the organisation.
- Prepare the programme finance elements of the Womankind statutory financial statements and supporting working papers.
- Manage follow up of external audits of Womankind on programme finance and compliance related matters.
- Ensure that Womankind is up to date on all programme finance related financial regulations, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Finance Manual and Project Cycle Management Manual reflects these changes.
- Manage and oversee internal financial control policies and procedures related to Womankind grants.
- Carry out the due diligence assessments and updates on potential partners
- Manage the section of the Womankind risk register that relates to programme finances.
Undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature – including providing cover within the Team - and which have been discussed and agreed with your line manager.
- All team members are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and to demonstrate their commitment to Womankind’s values on an ongoing basis. Team members are expected to exhibit professionalism, respect for colleagues, transparency and accountability and to uphold quality standards as outlined in Womankind’s policies and procedures.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values, and aims of Womankind Worldwide.
Essential Knowledge
- Part qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or equivalent
- Clear understanding of international NGOs’ common compliance, accounting and reporting requirements, including in relation to grants from key donors
- Understanding of Value For Money principles and their application to international grant funded programming
- Clear knowledge and understanding of Charity Fund accounting, SORP 2005 & the Companies Act
- Understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
- Knowledge of accounting software systems
Essential Experience and Skills
- Good experience of financial management and inter-departmental budgeting in the international NGO sector, including computerised accounting systems.
- Sound analytical and technical skills in financial accounting and ability to produce and interpret financial statements and reports.
- Experience of working with fundraising colleagues to identify the financial aspects of donor calls and develop the financials of project proposals.
- Experience of leading and providing support on international programmes financial management, from project development through to donor contract management and compliance.
- Strong presentation skills and interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
- Experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
- Experience of developing and maintaining financial operational systems, schedules and reporting.
- Experience working with DFID or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations.
- Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting.
- Proven ability to prioritise in a demanding environment with multiple accountabilities, and to tight deadlines.
- Experience of delivering training, coaching and / or capacity building support.
- Ability to travel to programme countries in Africa and South Asia and other international destinations as and when required, estimated 4-6 weeks per year.
- The ability to originate, introduce and be open to, new practices, concepts, ideas and change and to demonstrate your commitment to personal development.
- Highly organised, flexible and able to function with a high degree of autonomy.
- Honesty and integrity, including desire to accept ownership and accountability, whilst getting things done well and meeting challenging goals.
Essential personal attributes
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally, up to-6 weeks per year
Desirable
- Experience of working with others in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of working and living in Africa or South Asia
- Experience of delivering technical assistance to NGOs in Africa or South Asia
- Ability to review and develop financial systems and procedures
Terms and conditions
Hours
35 hours
Salary
£41,239
Contract
Permanent
Probationary period
6 months
Holidays
25 days per annum plus statutory holidays and Christmas break
Pension
Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place
How to apply
To apply for this position please complete an application form on our website via link below.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within three weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on Wednesday 18th March 2020
First round interviews: w/c 30th March 2020
Second round interviews: w/c 6th April 2020
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