project manager

About the role

Joining us as Project Manager, you will work closely with the Project Management Office Manager to manage a portfolio of internal projects across JRF, JRHT and Central Services.

This is a varied role where you will work on a diverse range of projects (technical, finance and business focussed) at different stages of the project lifecycle. You will need to work collaboratively to define requirements and make sure that projects are scoped, planned, delivered, and embedded to meet identified aims and success criteria, and report on them as appropriate. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects, and report progress to the Programme Board, PMO and project sponsors.

About you

We’re looking for an experienced and hands on Project Manager - someone who is comfortable and confident managing a number of small to medium sized projects at any given time, and able to work proactively and at pace. You will have previous experience of managing a diverse range of projects and be able to demonstrate effective use of project management tools and techniques from your experience.

You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of managing multiple stakeholders, building relationships and working collaboratively across different levels. You will be confident in coordinating project/event activity, potentially across multiple locations, and motivating the project team to deliver.

About us

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North East. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK.

How to apply

Closing date for applications is 10th February 2023

Additional Information

At JRF / JRHT we’re at our best when we’re continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So as life returns to normal, and for those roles which allow it, we’re developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. Which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

In support of our approach to flexible working we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.