Project Manager – Sport England Place Partnership (Hackney)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a maternity cover project manager to support Hackney's Sport England Place Partnership within the Chief Executive's department. This fixed-term post or secondment focuses on delivering community-based activity and ensuring timely delivery of partnership work.

You will put in place structures, processes and timelines, deliver projects with tangible outcomes, and provide support to the City and Hackney Mental Health Trailblazer, working closely with local

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering a range of projects.
• Strong project management skills.
• Understanding of community-based partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Put in place the structures, processes and timelines needed to deliver the Hackney place partnership work
• Deliver a range of projects that produce tangible results
• Provide project management support to the City and Hackney Mental Health Trailblazer
• Shape the work with the community and partners rather than from a distance
• Contribute to the wider Sport England partnership programme of work

Skills

Project management

Community partnerships

Job description

This maternity cover post in the Chief Executive's department supports Hackney's Sport England Place Partnership, offered as a fixed-term contract or secondment until 31 March 2028. The core of the work is project management, keeping structures, processes and timelines on track, including support to the City and Hackney Mental Health Trailblazer. It centres on community-based partnerships and on activating public spaces for residents who have been underserved by physical activity. Candidates considering a secondment must speak to their line manager before applying.

What the job involves

• Put in place the structures, processes and timelines needed to deliver the Hackney place partnership work
• Deliver a range of projects that produce tangible results
• Provide project management support to the City and Hackney Mental Health Trailblazer
• Shape the work with the community and partners rather than from a distance
• Contribute to the wider Sport England partnership programme of work

Experience

• Proven track record of delivering a range of projects

Skills & knowledge

• Strong project management skills
• Understanding of community-based partnerships

Other

• Line manager informed of interest before applying for a secondment