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

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.

Project Manager (Centre for Social Innovation)

Location: Based in the London office with occasional travel across England

Hours: full time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,702 per annum

Contract:  Permanent

Keep Britain Tidy is an iconic and dynamic charity, providing first-class solutions to environmental challenges. For more than 60 years, we have campaigned for cleaner, greener places. As the country’s leading anti-litter charity, we work tirelessly to combat waste and neglect so that everyone can love where they live. Our award-winning Centre for Social Innovation is one of the world’s leading waste and litter behaviour research organisations, focussing on developing, piloting and scaling new solutions in partnership with private, public and voluntary sectors. The work of Keep Britain Tidy has never been more informed, important and urgent.

Keep Britain Tidy is looking for an outstanding Project Manager to join its Centre for Social Innovation team to manage the successful delivery of the flagship Heathrow Better Neighbours programme, along with a range of other projects.

This is an exciting role within a fast-paced team. The work is interesting, challenging and varied. The successful applicant will have experience of direct project management, ideally working on community and/or environmental projects and will have knowledge of the role of research and innovation in driving long-term change. You will be an effective communicator and enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. You will be a self-starter and passionate about creating positive change for society and the environment.

If you are interested in this position, please download a full job description before completing the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, held on our website and send to the email address held.

The deadline for applications is 9am, Tuesday 25 February 2020.

Interviews will be held at Keep Britain Tidy’s London office on Thursday 05 March 2020.

Please note only successful candidates will be contacted.

No CVs or agencies.

Project manager, higher education, strategy, development, governance, qualifications, leadership, management

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

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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.

Project Manager – Working together for a Dementia-Friendly Brent

Working Together for a Dementia-Friendly Brent (‘the Project’) is a partnership project that has been awarded funding by the National Lottery Community Fund for the next three years. The Project has been developed by Community Action on Dementia Brent (CAD Brent), a charity which brings together local people and organisations who share the vision of a dementia-friendly Brent. Sixteen local organisations will work together with people living with dementia and their carers to improve services and raise awareness of the needs of people living with dementia in the borough and the services available to them. The Project will enhance existing local services and develop some new ones, including two Dementia Hubs, which will offer a base for a number of new and existing services. Ashford Place is the lead partner for the Project and will employ and line manage the Project Manager. The Project Manager will co-ordinate and manage the development of the partnership and the delivery of the Project, as well as the development of the services delivered by Ashford Place. 

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.

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 - £45,455 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 - £48,182 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.

IT Project Manager

Your new company

This is a leading Housing organisation who are recognisable, important, positive and respectable. They are one of the UK's largest And most trusted social housing providers, manages 500+ homes across the UK for diverse communities, from urban tower blocks to rural villages and towns. We provide more than just a home; we provide homes that are a foundation for life through technology to provide better lives.

Your new role

The Project Manager will be responsible for Overseeing the development and installation of computer hardware and software systems. Some of the largest IT projects undertaken in the UK are for public-sector bodies. Well-developed IT skills and in-depth knowledge of software's and programmes. You will be part of our dedicated Project Services team, working with business stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that projects are delivered against defined objectives, timescales and budgets. An important aspect of this role will be your ability to deal with uncertainty and changing circumstances, using your experience to form appropriate responses to keep project delivery on track.

What you'll need to succeed

• Recognised qualifications in agile project and programme management methodology e.g. CSM, CSP, or equivalent experience in agile project and programme management.
• Specialist expert knowledge of agile and lean project and programme management practices, tools and techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of tools used across agile delivery, including planning, tracking, analysing and reporting as well as tools used by other team members.
• Significant knowledge and experience of delivering complex products or services in a large programme or live service.
• A thorough understanding of the importance and use of research and insight in informing work, and of developing and using research and insight to penetrate user thinking and to inform service/product development work and wider business and programme decisions.
• Strong working knowledge of JIRA and similar task management, work flow or collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of portfolio, programme and project management principles particularly relating to governance, procurement, reporting and process improvement.
• Proven effective risk and issues management, planning and benefits in a project environment.
• Proven ability and experience of delivering medium/large-scale products, from discovery to live or services within a complex environment, using a range of recognised agile and lean project management frameworks and methodologies.
• Experience of planning and scheduling, including sequencing and managing parallel major phases, milestones and appropriate review points, and determine critical path.
• Proven ability to work flexibly and well under pressure by planning and organising to cater for peaks and troughs in workloads, whilst planning and managing multiple tasks.
• Is an advocate for the project or programme and understands its objectives, values and vision.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working

What you need to do now
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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.

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Digital Project Manager 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Project Manager with experience implementing managing website builds to join this award winning national charity based in Old Street, London. You will take the lead on multiple Digital projects as the charity continue to grow!

As the Digital Project Manager you will be right at the business end of multiple exciting projects that are being implemented from enhancing a newly integrated website to building a brand new secondary site. On top of this the charity is looking to help grow the digital function with you as the lead.

Skills required for the Digital Project Manager:

• Experience having delivered websites as well as enhancing existing sites
• Previous success implementing digital systems
• Experience working with stakeholders and 3rd parties
• Very strong communication skills

Digital Project Manager – Digital Delivery Manager – Digital Development – Online Manager

You will benefit from working in a very flexible environment offering 35 hour working weeks as well as the ability to work from home!

Location: Old Street, London

Salary: £43,000 - £47,000 + Excellent benefits

Contract:  This role starts out as a 12 month fixed term contract

Apply now for immediately consideration regarding this excellent opportunity!

Understanding Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Project Manager – Education (12 Month FTC)
London, E1

Are you a confident and engaging teacher, trainer or facilitator? Do you have a passion for raising the aspirations and skills of children and young adults? If so, you may be the Project Manager we’re looking for.

About Us

Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership is a leading East London-based charity that bridges the gap between education and the world of work.

For almost 30 years, we have worked in partnership with schools and businesses to provide fair and equal opportunities that enable young people to broaden their horizons and help them achieve their aspirations.

Financial literacy is now recognised as an important skill for young people to learn at an early age. We have introduced a number of numeracy programmes to equip students and their parents with the key life skills, including:

- The Business, Enterprise, Employability (BEE) Programme supports the education, training and development of young people’s numeracy and money handling skills, raising their confidence and aspirations.
- Funded by Lloyd’s Community Programme, our Abacus Programme provides workshops for children aged 9-11 and their parents to delve into all aspects of managing money, engaging financial concepts and introducing them to the working world.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our team on a 12 month, fixed term contract.

The Benefits

- Salary of £33,800 per annum
- 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas shutdown and Bank Holidays
- Great office location
- Friendly and inclusive environment
- Early finish on Fridays

This is fantastic opportunity to build upon your skills and gain experience within the charity sector as part of our forward-thinking organisation as we empower young people to ready themselves for the world of work.

You will have the chance to create a real difference in children and young people’s lives, giving them the skills they will need to reach their full potential.

What’s more there are plenty of professional development opportunities on offer, ensuring you will increase your abilities while helping us achieve our vision of educated and thriving communities.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will develop and deliver the Abacus and BEE Programmes in primary schools.

Developing and designing session content for both programmes, you will hold weekly Abacus sessions. You will ensure that volunteers and staff are fully trained and supported to deliver sessions and workshops.

Your role will also involve:

- Managing relationships with Quaker Social Action, Lloyd’s and three participating schools per year
- Recruiting, managing relationships and retaining volunteers
- Overseeing the development of learning material, programme administration and staff briefings
- Amending the evaluation plan to measure financial capability
- Retaining our Young Money quality mark accreditation
- Seeking funding opportunities and partnership contributions from new and existing schemes
- Developing resources for partner schemes

About You

To join us as a Project Manager, you will need:

- At least three years’ work experience preferably as a teacher, trainer or facilitator role and/or working with children or young adults
- Project and/or programme management experience
- A degree level qualification

Ideally, you will have experience in fundraising or negotiating service level agreements and fees, but this is not essential. Knowledge of the youth employment agenda and the labour market opportunities for young people would also be beneficial.

Other organisations may call this role Education Project Manager, Project Training Manager, Teacher, Project Trainer, Volunteer Trainer, Education Manager, Programme Manager, Educational Programme Manager, Primary School Project Manager, Children’s Project Manager, or Educational Partnership Manager.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a CV and covering letter.

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive satisfactory applications.

Webrecruit and Tower Hamlets Education Business Partnership Limited 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 a rewarding 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.

We are seeking a highly efficient, Project and Claims Administrator/Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communication skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative skills including good numeracy and IT skills.

Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity. 

For this varied role, ideally you will have experience of processing grant claims and invoices and have general administration skills. However, training will be given to the right candidate.