Project Manager, NFP PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

25 days' annual leave

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver community-focused projects across Devon. You will lead from development through to delivery, ensuring work is on brief, on budget and on time. The role requires strong communication, budgeting and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid working and a generous benefits package.

The organisation values collaboration with communities, funders and partners while supporting rural, coastal and market town initiatives throughout Devon.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to engage local communities and partners.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and reporting.
• Ability to travel across Devon for meetings and occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of community development projects from planning to delivery.
• Engage with communities to identify needs and develop solutions.
• Support charities, social enterprises and small businesses with information and training.
• Develop and deliver consultancy projects and contracts.
• Build relationships with funders, statutory bodies and partners.
• Deliver presentations, training and community engagement activities.
• Monitor, evaluate and report impact; represent the organisation at events.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Project portfolio management

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

Dynamics CRM

Job description

Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver community-focused projects that create positive, lasting change across Devon.

Salary: £32,453 per annum

Location: Exeter, Devon, with hybrid working

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, full time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 21 September

Interviews: Thursday 1 October

Benefits include a generous pension, 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hybrid working.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects supporting rural, coastal and market town communities across Devon.

Working with communities, partners, funders and stakeholders, you will take projects from development and planning through to successful delivery, ensuring they are delivered on brief, on budget and on time.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing community development and regeneration projects, including budgets, resources, monitoring and reporting.
• Engaging with communities to identify local needs and develop community-led solutions.
• Supporting community groups, charities, social enterprises and small businesses through information, advice and training.
• Developing and delivering consultancy projects and contracts.
• Building effective relationships with funders, statutory bodies, voluntary sector organisations and other partners.
• Delivering presentations, training and community engagement activities.
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting.
• Representing the organisation at meetings, networks and external events.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive and collaborative project professional who is comfortable managing a complex workload and working with a wide range of people.

You will need:

• Extensive project management experience, including budget management and reporting.
• Proven experience of engaging effectively with local communities.
• Experience of managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience of using CRM systems such as Dynamics.
• Confidence using digital tools to support reporting, research and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Degree-level education or evidence of working at an equivalent level. You will also need to be able to travel across Devon for meetings and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.

About The Organisation

You will be joining a charity working to ensure rural, coastal and market town communities are thriving, sustainable and inclusive places to live and work.

The organisation works alongside communities to build capacity, address local needs and create stronger, more connected and resilient communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can make the best use of their skills.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Community Project Manager, Programme Manager, Community Development Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Project Officer, Community Development Officer, Rural Development Officer, Programme Officer or Community Partnerships Manager.