Job Description

Job Reference Number: CUR0081

Project Manager

Manchester, Hybrid-Remote

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026

£34,000 p/a (pro rata if contract under 12 months) + 22 days annual leave (pro rata if contract under 12 months) + bank holidays + 6% employer contribution pension + 2x salary death in service cover + enhanced sick pay + employee assistance programme + £800 dental/optical/chiro cashback p/a + workplace kitchen with free tea & coffee + all expenses paid + access to a workplace Credit Union

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven Project Manager to join a well-established organisation for a unique and exciting fixed-term contract.

Our client is a trade body for a subsection of the not-for-profit finance sector, and they provide a wide variety of services and support to their 140+ nonprofit financial institution members alongside lobbying and representing the industry to government.

They’re looking for a Project Manager for a fixed term of 11-12 months to manage and deliver a variety of exciting projects. This role will involve managing a number of projects, with a main focus on a community development project that would include securing funding, budgeting & forecasting, engaging with partner organisations, preparing proposals, and delivering results.

The ideal candidate would be somebody who has experience in a public sector or not-for-profit organisation within a role that involves managing a number of projects at the same time, including taking care of timelines & budgeting, and who has good experience of stakeholder management & engagement. If this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next career move, read on to find out more…

The role

Day-to-day responsibilities

* Deliver detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets, based on project requirements & objectives

* Define projects’ scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organisational strategies

* Lead the execution of projects, ensuring adherence to the project plan

* Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, including status updates, reporting, and performance metrics

* Allocate resources effectively to ensure successful project execution

* Track and manage project budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and avoiding overruns

* Proactively identify and assess risks to the project’s success, including operational, financial and time-related risks

* Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations

* Facilitate and document lessons learned and final reporting of projects

* Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement and integrate feedback into future planning

* To lead on current projects including the organisation’s Futures Programme, Community Development designation, Savings Scheme, and Commercial Partnerships

* Supporting the head of department on new initiatives as and when appropriate

* Assist with the coordination of events, including member conferences

* Assist in communications and building relationships with external stakeholders and ABCUL members, including preparing briefings, presentations, web content, and news articles

* Ensure that information is organised and easily accessible by colleagues

Why would you want this role?

* A highly unique and exciting role

* Work for an organisation that supports not-for-profits who give back to their local communities

The Person

Essential

* Proven experience in project management with a strong track record of delivering successful projects

* Experience working with diverse stakeholders, managing multiple projects, and ability to influence and work with key stakeholders

* Demonstratable experience in managing projects budgets and resources

* Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, etc…)

* Strong understanding of project management software (e.g., Microsoft Projects, Asana, Trello, Jira, etc…)

* Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking in relation to project management

* Familiarity with resource allocation, procurement, and vendor management

* Great written & verbal communication skills

* Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

* Fantastic organisational skills

Nice-to-have

* Educated to degree level

* Financial services experience

* Not-for-profit experience

If you think you could be the right fit for this Project Manager role, please submit your application now. Candidates will be reviewed and submitted as-and-when they apply, so don’t delay in applying!

PLEASE NOTE: This role will require passing a DBS check. The services of CU Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. CU Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform you that our client will ONLY accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply