Devon Communities Together
Project Manager
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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.
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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.
- Ability to travel across Devon for meetings and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
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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.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
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