Project Manager

Devon Communities Together; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexi Hybrid working

Job summary

Devon Communities Together is seeking an organized project professional to lead community-led initiatives across Devon. You will manage projects from planning through delivery, coordinating with communities, funders and partners to achieve meaningful social outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have strong planning, communication, facilitation and evaluation skills, a passion for the voluntary sector, and the ability to balance multiple complex workloads in a flexible, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and delivery experience in voluntary/charitable sectors.
• Ability to manage resources and budgets effectively.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience coordinating with communities, funders and partners.
• Evidence of impact evaluation and report production.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning through to successful delivery.
• Coordinate with communities, partners, funders and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects achieve meaningful outcomes and social impact.
• Manage diverse workloads in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Resource management

Facilitation

Impact evaluation

Report writing

Job description

Company Description Devon Communities Together is an independent charity that supports and empowers communities across Devon to address rural insecurities and inequalities. The organisation delivers a wide range of innovative projects and practical services that focus on strengthening community resilience and improving access to resources. Team members work closely with local groups, public bodies, and partners to co-create solutions tailored to each community’s needs. Joining Devon Communities Together offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful, community-led change within a supportive and values-driven environment.

Are you passionate about our vision of Devon’s rural, coastal and market towns and communities being thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work?

Devon Communities Together is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Project Manager to join our team and help deliver projects that make a positive, lasting difference to communities across Devon.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, turning ideas into action and managing projects from planning through to successful delivery. You will work with communities, partners, funders and stakeholders to ensure projects achieve meaningful outcomes and create real social impact.

• Hours: 1 FTE (36.25 hours a week)
• Salary: £32,453 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent Contract
• Closing Date: 12 Noon Monday 21st September
• Benefits package: Generous pension, 25 days paid holiday + Bank Holidays, Flexi Hybrid working policy.

About You

We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative project professional who can combine strong project management skills with a genuine commitment to supporting communities.

You will need:

• Passion and commitment for working in the voluntary and charitable sector and for collaborating with communities to create positive change.
• Understanding of asset-based community development, inclusive and community led collaboration and community engagement, co-design and co-production.
• A strong core project management skillset including resource management, effective communication, facilitation, training design and delivery, impact evaluation and report production.
• Determination and proven ability to deliver outcomes against targets within a fixed timeframe.
• The drive to manage and learn from a diverse and complex workload, in a dynamic working environment.

Why join Devon Communities Together?

At Devon Communities Together, you will be part of an organisation committed to helping Devon's communities become stronger, more connected and more resilient.

Devon Communities Together (DCT) is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to create a working environment where everyone can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to join our team. Together, we can make a lasting difference in rural communities.