(Interim) Project Manager

PROSPECTUS; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is looking for a Project Manager for a 3 to 6 month hybrid contract. This role will be pivotal in contributing to the organization's growth and enhancing its influence within the banking sector by overseeing various initiatives aimed at improving efficiency. Candidates should have project management experience and familiarity with charity governance, risk, and HR.

Qualifications

• Strong background in project management required.
• Experience in charity governance, risk assessment, HR, or IT essential.
• Excellent communication, organization, multi-tasking skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Governance review and task backlog creation.
• Deliver quick wins and groundwork for long-term projects.
• managing HR-related projects in collaboration with HR consultants.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Assessment

HR Management

IT Proficiency

Charity Governance

Job description

Our client is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of UK bank workers, past and present, and their families.

We help thousands of people facing financial difficulty, health challenges, caring responsibilities, domestic abuse, and more through our 40-strong staff team. We invest £5.4m in advice, specialist referrals, and financial assistance, alongside practical, personalised support for those most in need.

Demand for services remains high, and financial pressures on our organisation have increased. Consequently, we have launched a new strategy focused on deepening our impact, building resilience, and reaching those most in need.

Project Manager

Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months

Location: Hybrid – typically two or three days a week in our London Office (City), with the remainder from home.

Salary: £40K to £50K (dependent on experience)

This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to organisational growth, develop new income streams, and enhance influence within the banking sector. The interim Project Manager will oversee various initiatives aimed at improving organisational efficiency.

Reporting directly to the CEO, key responsibilities include:

• Governance review and task backlog creation
• Work phasing, including quick wins and long-term planning
• Highlighting interdependencies between tasks
• Delivering quick wins and groundwork for longer-term projects
• Risk management, including updating the organisational risk register and reviewing risk appetite
• Working with leadership, committees, and the board to understand and set risk appetite
• Overseeing IT and cybersecurity controls, collaborating with outsourced teams
• Managing HR-related projects in collaboration with HR consultants and administrators, including task backlog creation, work phasing, and delivering quick wins

You should have a strong background in project management with experience in at least two of the following areas: charity governance, risk assessment, HR, or IT. Knowledge of charity processes, excellent communication skills, high organisation, multi-tasking ability, and IT proficiency are essential. You should be a collaborative self-starter capable of simplifying complex information into clear reports and updates for senior management.