Project Manager - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
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Maidenhead, United Kingdom

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PROJECT MANAGER

Location:
Head Office based in Maidenhead, with the option of hybrid working


Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract, 12 months


Salary:
Circa £50,000 per annum, depending upon experience


Hours:
Full Time, 37 hours per week


Would you like to join our prestigious and highly respected International Organisation established by Royal Charter over 100 years ago, to project manage the upgrade of an internationally prized asset?

  • We honour and care for the men and women of the Commonwealth who died in the First and Second World Wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Today, over a century after we first began, our work continues through our staff, supporters and volunteerswho preserve our unique cultural, horticultural and architectural heritage and ensure that the stories of those who died are told._

About this Role and You


Recently accredited by UNESCO for our casualty archive, we are about to embark on the upgrade of one of the jewels in our crown - our Casualty Database.

This unique, internationally recognised database holds the CWGC's master data for each individual casualty.
It plays a vital role in archival research by military, political, academic and public sectors.

The information made available by our website, app and personal access to our archives is fundamental to furthering understanding of the human impact of the WorldWars and the need for perpetual commemoration.

You will be joining a highly motivated and enthusiastic project team whose challenge is to increase key functionality of the database and to deliver ever more information on those we commemorate to inspire and educate a global audience


As a strong and resilient leader with excellent stakeholder management capabilities, you will be skilled at undertaking critical problem analysis and resolution around risk and issues management.

You will hold either a Prince 2 or APM Qualification or relevantequivalent and will be experienced in agile delivery.

Attention to detail, commitment to quality and a sound grasp of cost control principles, to ensure the project remains within budget are also required.


Everyone who works for us, or with us, shares our Values, which are formed around our concept of CARE (Commitment, Ambition, Respect and Excellence).

We are proud and committed to ensuring we demonstrate this every day, for ourselves, each other and thosewho lost their lives


What We Offer:

  • Hybrid working is currently being trialled, with everyone working from home each Friday. You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of two days each week, with Tuesdays being mandatory. Any other days are in prior agreement with your Line Manager
  • A generous holiday allocation of 25 days plus paid public holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Generous Pension Scheme, with the CWGC contributing up to 15%
  • Up to six times salary Life Assurance cover
How to Apply


We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to creating a respectful work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where any unlawful and/or unfair discrimination is eliminated.

We will not unlawfullydiscriminate directly or indirectly in recruitment or employment on grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation or marital status, religion or belief.

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