Project Manager

Learning People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Project & Delivery Manager to oversee the execution of key projects aimed at guiding young people in their career choices. This hybrid role involves managing client programs, coordinating school activities, and ensuring successful delivery of events. The candidate should have strong project management skills, proficiency in Microsoft 365, and a passion for education. Join a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Close-knit team environment

Work with leading multi-national brands

Commitment to training and development

Social events, including parties

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Passion for education and its impact.
• Ability to engage and communicate with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning and risk coordination.
• Oversee scheduling and logistics for school engagement.
• Lead and support team members in delivering outreach.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Communication

Event delivery

Time management

Job description

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Job Description

Job Title: Project & Delivery Manager

Reports To: Head of Delivery

Contract Type: Full-time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9 AM - 5.30 PM working hours, with some evening delivery & overnight stays where necessary in line with the role)

Location of Role: Hybrid role - 2 days in office (central London location), 3 days working from home is the current working setup.

Start Date: £35k-£40k

Start Date: ASAP

About Pathway CTM

Pathway CTM is a growing socially purposed business that helps school-leavers fulfill their potential and get into the world of work. To do this we work with a range of companies and education partners, and schools to deliver our Employability Programme: made up of Events, Application Clinics, One-to-One Support, and Work Experience opportunities. Our aim is for every young person in the UK to know the range of options they have once they leave school, unlock their true potential, and ultimately find a valuable place in society. Our organisational values are to inform, support and inspire in every aspect of our work. If this sounds like you, please read on!

About the role

This is a great role for someone who likes variety and is looking at delivering end to end projects for the business. You will be working with our dynamic, passionate team, contributing towards a positive impact in supporting young people to understand their future options.

You will hold responsibility for a few of our key projects and expected to end to end deliver, from kick off, to review. This role will include renewing of partnerships, yet is more focused on detail and structure of delivering a project successfully.

Your responsibilities

• Account management and project delivery for client programmes – including project planning, risk identification, task coordination, and providing clear progress updates through email and regular meetings.
• Coordination of school engagement activities, such as scheduling sessions, managing logistics, and overseeing both in-person and virtual delivery.
• Leadership and support for the Student Support & Events Executive, ensuring high-quality outreach delivery, strong student guidance, and effective collection of feedback and application data.
• Effective management of your own schedule, including organising school sessions, hosting virtual and in-person events, and travelling between onsite activities.
• Delivery and facilitation of events ranging from small workshops to large-scale sessions of 300+ attendees for students, parents, and employers.
• Ownership of pre-event preparation, working with clients to shape agendas and producing professional PowerPoint presentations and resources.
• Collection and analysis of post-event data to contribute to comprehensive project reports, including both quantitative and qualitative insights.

Requirements

• Experience of managing a project end-to-end
• Project management interests and qualifications
• Passion for education and our industry
• Proficient in use of Microsoft 365 including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook.
• Willing to travel when needed for the role.
• Experience of delivering events and/or mentoring of young people.
• Confidence and ability to speak to our main audiences – students, parents, teachers, & employers.
• Time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• You need to be able to take a methodical and organised approach to your work, paying close attention to detail.
• A self‑starter able to use initiative; (our team is motivated to make impact, every day).

Benefits

• Working in a close-knit Team, who work to deliver events to students, parents and teachers for them to gain a greater understanding of the brands we work with and what they offer.
• Work with some of the best multi-national brands who are doing amazing work to level the playing field.
• A great team culture in London, with monthly team sessions and Xmas + Summer parties!
• Develop your skills in presenting and event mastery – gaining diverse experiences.
• A commitment to your training and development.