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MND Association, Northampton (Hybrid)
£46,000 per year
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Rochester Diocesan Society and Board of Finance, West Malling, Kent (On-site)
£24,000 (£40,000 FTE)
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Diabetes UK, London (Hybrid)
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MS Society UK, N4, London (Hybrid)
Starting from £44,339 per annum, plus excellent benefits
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Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, London (On-site)
Circa £42,000 per annum
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Parkinson's UK, London (Hybrid)
£43,911 per year
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National Housing Federation, London (Hybrid)
£46,698 - £50,000 (London) / £42,373 - £45,675 (National) per annum
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Refuge, London (Hybrid)
£41,643 per annum
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The Maclellan Giving Together Foundation, Remote
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Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
£46,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (12-month Fixed Term Contract)
Job description

As a Project Manager – Research Systems, you will lead a high-impact project that transforms how Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association research grants are processed. In this role, you will take ownership from day one, guiding a complex system project from design through to implementation, while enabling colleagues and partners to adopt new ways of working with confidence. Your work as a Project Manager will improve how research funding operates, strengthening collaboration and helping ensure progress in research development and innovation for MND is supported effectively.

At the MND Association, you will play a central role in delivering change for the Research Management System and a number of priority projects across the organisation. The MND Association is focused on improving outcomes for people affected by MND, and as a Project Manager, your contribution will directly support that aim.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the Research Management System and other priority projects
  • Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including Request for Proposal development and supplier evaluation
  • Oversee project governance, plans, RAID logs and reporting to stakeholders
  • Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery meets scope, time and quality
  • Map and improve research funding processes with key teams
  • Ensure integration, data, security and technical requirements are met
  • Oversee system design, testing and readiness for go-live
  • Deliver change management, training and adoption support
  • Track milestones, budgets and risks, ensuring effective delivery
  • Support additional PMO projects where required

About You 

  • Recognised project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM PMQ or equivalent)
  • Experience working on or leading change initiatives and adoption of refreshed operational practices
  • Proven experience delivering technology projects as a Project Manager or similar
  • Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
  • Experience managing suppliers and stakeholders
  • Skilled in producing clear project documentation
  • Confident communicator across all levels
  • Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities
  • Experience leading teams to successful outcomes

Desirable

  • Experience in research funding or charity environments
  • Knowledge of grant or medical research funding systems
  • Understanding of cloud platforms or web technologies
  • Familiarity with change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter, or similar).

Hybrid Working Expectations: Northampton office, one day per week office attendance.

This role is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

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

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.  As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements. 

What We Offer 

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

About Us 

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

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Organisation
MND Association View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.

Posted on: 01 June 2026
Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: MH1586794NorPM
Tags: IT, Project Management, Operations, Compliance / Quality, CRM, Customer support, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Database Management, Delivery, Information Management, Insights, Partnerships, Programme Management, Research, Governance / Management

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