Project Manager - London, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Public Sector & Not for profit

Page Personnel Public Sector & Not for profit

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

This part-time Project Management role is an organisation-wide role which sits within the Fundraising Team but will involve managing a wide range of projects across the charity.

Client Details

The leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity and exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth.

They provides bereavement support services both nationally through its Freephone helpline, mobile app, online community and resources, as well as locally through a network of around 100 regional support groups based across the UK and run by trained befrienders

Description
The success part-time Project Manager will;

Develop and implement project management strategy and process for the charity, including delivery of training and learning for team leaders and department heads on new processes
Work with Senior Management Group to identify, refine and coordinate new project plans, scoping and budgeting. Improving crossorganisation coordination of new work (either improving business as usual, or new projects)
Reporting to Senior Management Group on overview of project progress, objectives and any impact to the charity's business
Work with Head of Partnerships and relevant colleagues to identify fundable projects, support development of income generation initiatives and maximise opportunities for commercial appeal
Determine and define individual projects' scope, objectives, resources, prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements and track project costs in order to meet budget
Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, determine work sequencing based on objectives given and take appropriate action required when project delivery deviates from the agreed plan. Establish own milestones and milestones for others.
Report project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage and execute commercial tenders, including commercial negotiations and contracts, assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
Utilise industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Complete necessary risk assessments
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Continuous Improvement working with the rest of the charity to regularly review processes and identify opportunities to improve and streamline processes
Ensure all impact reports, KPIs and measures are reported and delivered as required by stakeholders and donors

Profile

Essential Extensive experience of project management and relevant associated tasks
Essential Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent
Essential Experience of working on a complex long strategic projects with multiple objectives (financial/nonfinancial)
Essential Demonstrable experience in planning all steps in corporate relationship management
Essential Demonstrates ability to facilitate collaboration with stakeholders with diverse objectives and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders of all levels.
Make decisions that constructively influence the success of the projects
Essential Effective verbal communication both on the telephone and in person with all stakeholders, suppliers and agencies
Essential Strong IT skills including the use of basic software, and a fundraising database, strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Essential Experience of developing and maintaining positive relationships with supporters, volunteers and beneficiaries
Essential Empathy with the charities aims, and comfortable working within a bereavement environment and talking to bereaved people
Essential Ability to manage income and project budgets, KPIs, forecasting and risk management
Essential Ability to research using a variety of tools and techniques, analyse and interpret information
Essential Maintain a high level of confidentially regarding sensitive and confidential information

Job Offer

21 hours a week

- £27,300 per annum (£45,500 FTE) plus £187 Home Worker Allowance per annum (£312 FTE)
- flexible working

Staff receive 28 days annual leave per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays. Staff will be required to take 3 days annual leave during the period between Christmas & New Year.
As part of its commitment to employee wellbeing, the charity offers all Staff access to the Bupa employee Assistance service which offers free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support. Support is available on a range of issues including legal,financial, emotional, health, and workrelated concerns.
The charity has teamed up with Cycle Solutions to provide a Cycle to Work Scheme, which you can join to make considerable savings on the cost of a new bike and equipment.
Subject to eligibility, you will be automatically enrolled into the Aegon Personal Pension scheme as soon as your employment commences. You can decide whether to remain in the scheme and/or make additional voluntary contributions if you wish.
All Staff are covered by a Life Insurance Policy which pays 3 x annual salary to nominated beneficiaries. Staff also have access to Canada Life's WeCare wellbeing platform including 24/7 online GP, mental health counselling and financial and legal support.

Additionally Staff have access to Bereavement Counselling and a Probate Helpline.