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SOS UK is looking for a Project Manager to deliver our engagement work with a focus on our Climate Action Fund programme – Student Energy Action for Life (SEAL).
Role details
Location: Home working in (or close to) London, Midlands or Manchester
Working patterns: 1 FTE (35 hours per week) with typical working times between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. The role includes weekly travel with early starts and late returns, and approx. 6 overnight stays a year.
Salary: Starting salary £32,289 per annum, rising to £36,843, plus London Weighting of up to £3,655 pro rata where applicable. We also provide up to a 6% pension contribution and life assurance.
Contract: Fixed term until December 2029
Closing date for applications: 31st August 2026 at 11.59pm
Interview dates: 14th September 2026 (TBC). All interviews will be held online.
About the role
This role will be primarily focusing on our Climate Action Fund programme – Student Energy Action for Life (SEAL), with opportunity to contribute towards our wider engagement programmes. SEAL has a twofold vision; to support students navigating the home energy system and to improve access to student energy efficient properties via landlord engagement and student campaigning.
Key responsibilities include:
- Engage, maintain and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders particularly landlords and students' unions, as well as students, volunteers, universities, local authorities, and other key organisations.
- Support landlords, student letting agencies and students’ unions to improve the energy efficiency of student accommodation, focusing on implementing energy efficiency initiatives, advice and support.
- Plan, design, and deliver engaging training sessions to a variety of audiences.
- Provide support for students’ union officers and other student campaigners working on housing energy efficiency campaigns, including the design and implementation of a national student home energy campaign.
- Support with the creation and management of sector wide student energy efficiency advisory groups including a home energy efficiency network, student advisory group and stakeholder advisory group.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of programme resources and communications, including social media and website updates.
- Recruit, coordinate, and support student volunteers including line management of student staff when required.
Please read a full description of the role’s responsibilities and person specification (knowledge, skills, attributes, qualifications and experience) in the role profile.
Introducing SOS UK
SOS UK is a UK based charity transforming education so people protect the climate and nature.
Our education system helped cause the climate and nature crisis, but now we’re making it the solution. We are fighting to make sure everyone develops a commitment to protecting the earth and puts it to work – whether it’s at school, university or in their careers.
By empowering students and educators to build a better world, we can transform the lives of generations to come. In just a few years we have developed unstoppable student leaders. Behind these leaders every step of the way is the SOS UK community making sure students don’t have to fight for change alone. We unite people from every background, inside and outside education, because protecting our earth matters to each and every one of us.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Our education system helped cause the climate and nature crisis, but now we’re making it the solution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Salary: £43,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to June 2027, Full-time
Location: Hybrid, minimum 1 day/week in Rugby, Warwickshire
Closing date: 23 August
Benefits: Generous employer pension, 25 days annual leave entitlement bank holidays and your birthday off, Blue Light Card discounts, flexible working arrangements, employee wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
We are delighted to be supporting the Air Ambulance Service to recruit a Project Manager - London Marathon (FTC). This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the charity's most significant fundraising initiatives, delivering a high-profile programme that generates vital income, attracts new supporters, and strengthens long-term engagement.
As Project Manager, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of the London Marathon programme, ensuring an exceptional participant experience while maximising fundraising income and long-term supporter value. Working collaboratively across Fundraising, Communications, Operations, and regional teams, you will manage project planning, supporter stewardship, participant recruitment, risk management, and programme evaluation. This role would suit an organised, proactive, and relationship-focused project manager who thrives on delivering successful projects and creating meaningful impact.
To be successful as Project Manager - London Marathon, you will need:
- Proven experience managing complex projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation
- Experience of delivering income-generating activities and achieving financial targets
- Excellent organisational, planning, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across multiple teams
- Experience using data and insight to improve performance and supporter engagement
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV or contact us and quote the reference 3065HB.
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