Bridging The Gap (Manchester) is recruiting for a Project Manager (Maternity Cover 12 month contract) to oversee the development and delivery of the Manchester South Central Foodbank, along with associated activities and events to alleviate food poverty and address social isolation.
The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy a varied workload, they will have strong communication and project management skills, and a passion for the work of Bridging The Gap (Manchester). Ideally they will have experience of managing people or co-ordinating volunteers and of project planning and delivery.
In this role you will:
- Manage project planning and operational delivery of the Foodbank and associated activities, with the support of a small part-time staff team.
- Co-ordinate a team of dedicated volunteers.
- Steward and development partnerships with community organisations, referral agencies,and the foodbank network.
- Raising funds to support the work of the charity through generating trust and foundation applications, managing donors and corporate supporters.
- Oversee organisational marketing and communications, with the support of volunteers.
- Reporting to the board of Trustees.
- Work 18 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flexibility is required as some evening and weekend work may be involved.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Officer
(Ref SUS3101)
£24,691 per annum
37.5 hours per week - 12 month fixed term contract
Based in Manchester
About the Role
At Sustrans, we are proud of our commitment to create healthier places and happier lives for everyone. We now have an exciting opportunity to help us undertake projects across the North of England.
You will work on our “Paths for Everyone” and “Liveable Towns and Cities” programmes, with projects focused on getting more people walking and cycling by improving the National Cycle Network and working with local communities, reshaping their streets and encouraging greater active travel.
Using your experience and understanding of the issues surrounding walking and cycling infrastructure, you will produce feasibility studies, including producing maps, drawings, text and photographic surveys. You will also have the opportunity to draw on your passion for sustainable travel and help us with public engagement events.
About You
We are looking for an excellent communicator who can build effective working relationships with a diverse range of project partners.
You will have an understanding of wider transport and/or urban design issues and how they interact with creating more liveable spaces.
In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centred culture.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you can make a big impact and where we value the contribution and expertise of everyone.
Interviews
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 12 February 2021. Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Wednesday 3 March 2021.
Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.
We welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.
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