Project Manager

Miss Kick Foundation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Manchester is looking for a passionate Project Manager to join their team. The role involves overseeing projects that support women's sports and social impact initiatives. Strong project management and communication skills are essential. Applicants should be organised, detail-oriented, and collaborative. The position offers a chance to significantly contribute to the mission of empowering women in football.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in charitable fundraising.
• Strong communication skills for relationship building.
• Organised and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising activities and prepare funding applications.
• Develop partnerships that align with our mission.
• Lead projects from design to delivery and evaluation.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Creativity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

At Miss Kick Foundation (charity number: 1196739), we believe football has the power to change lives. Our mission is to increase the visibility, number, and influence of female role models in football – opening doors for the next generation to lead both on and off the pitch. From grassroots to the elite game, we work alongside the football community to ensure that every girl and young woman, no matter where she starts, has access to opportunities, support, and inspiration.

Through programmes like our Future Leaders Programme, community-led events, and mentoring initiatives, we build confidence, leadership skills, and lasting networks. Our goal is simple but powerful: to elevate her game, her voice, and her future – and to inspire more women to lead in football than ever before.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and organised Project Manager to join our small but ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in shaping and delivering the work of the Foundation. You’ll help us bring our vision to life by ensuring our projects are well planned, well managed, and make the biggest possible difference to the people and communities we serve. From communications and fundraising to service delivery and policy, you’ll have the chance to work across a wide range of projects that sit at the heart of our strategy.

This role will suit someone who is motivated, adaptable, and enjoys working collaboratively. You’ll bring strong project management skills, but also creativity, empathy, and a willingness to learn and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with the team and Trustees to support fundraising activities – from helping prepare funding applications and impact reports to building positive relationships with donors and partners so that the charity has the resources it needs to grow and sustain its work.
• Proactively seeking out and developing new partnerships and opportunities that align with our mission, working with others to create collaborations that expand our reach, increase our impact, and open up more pathways for girls and young women in football.
• Working closely with our team and external accountants to make sure our Charity accounts and reports are accurate, up to date, and submitted on time, helping us meet our legal obligations and remain transparent to our supporters and stakeholders.
• Lead projects from start to finish – from design and planning through to delivery, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Work closely with colleagues, Trustees, and partners to ensure projects deliver meaningful and sustainable impact.
• Help us to put in place clear and supportive ways of tracking and reviewing our projects, so we can see what’s working well, learn where we can do better, and make sure our work is sustainable for the future.
• Share regular updates and learning from our projects to support decision-making and strategy, ensuring the voices and needs of our communities and stakeholders are reflected in the charity’s direction.

What we\'re looking for

• Passionate about women’s sport and social impact.
• Experience or interest in charitable fundraising.
• Experience in project management or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and bring people with you.
• A collaborative team player who is also confident working independently.
• Organised, deadline-driven, and focused, with an eye for detail.
• Understanding of women’s football at grassroots or community level (desirable but not essential).
• Confidence in using Microsoft Office and other digital tools.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, and the values of Miss Kick Foundation.

Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 27th October 2025.