APM Awards Moderator at Association for Project Management

Princes Risborough, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Moderation, Project Management, Programme Management, Impartial Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Stakeholder Management, Consensus Building, Objectivity, Evidence-based Decision Making

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

APM Awards Moderator Advert Salary: £40 per hour (depending on experience) Contract: Annual Hours/Days: (approx. 60 - 65 hours per year). Specific dates in September each year (5 ½ days) to moderate stage two judging will be required, these will be unchangeable. Other dates dependent on Awards calendar. Location: Remote working. Must be in UK time zone or +/- 1 hour and prepared to work during UK office hours. Closing: 29 May 2026 Interviews: Remotely. Week beginning 1 June We’re Association for Project Management (APM). We’re a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession. As a registered charity, we reinvest our surplus for the benefit of our members and the profession. We deliver education and develop qualifications. We conduct research and provide knowledge and resources. We run events and share best practice. We give people the opportunity to connect and provide community for our individual members and corporate partners, wherever they are. Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo. Job Role Overview This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in the APM Awards process. Working in conjunction with the APM Events Team, the primary function of this role is to oversee the APM Project Management Awards and APM Education and Research Awards judging processes. Ensuring the application, judging and awarding process is carried out fairly, accurately and in line with agreed criteria and rules of entry. Ensuring entrant compliance of the rules, time keeping and moderating judges discussions to consensus during APM Project Management Awards second stage judging. Qualifications · Current APM Chartered Project Professional status Experience · Proven extensive experience in project and programme management, across a number of industries. (essential) · Previous moderation experience in a business environment (essential) · Evidence of ongoing professional development (essential) · Sound knowledge of the APM Project Management Awards and Education and Research Awards (desirable) · An understanding of the APM Awards criteria (desirable) · Previous experience managing a similar process to the Awards (desirable) · Previous awards moderation experience (desirable) Skills · Ability to make impartial decisions grounded in evidence, maintaining objectivity and avoiding bias (essential) · Skilled in moderating discussions and aligning differing viewpoints to agreement (essential) · Ability to engage in discussions in a non‑confrontational manner, actively respecting and valuing diverse judges’ views and opinions to support balanced and fair decision‑making (essential) · Confidence and accountability in reaching final decisions when consensus is not possible (essential) · Ability to work closely with diverse range of stakeholders (essential) Key relationships · Chair and members of APM Project Management Awards Steering Group · Chair and members of APM Education and Research Awards Group · APM Senior Events Co-ordinator · APM Senior Events Manager · APM Head of Events & Volunteer Engagement We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible. Key 2026 dates We ask that applicants are available remotely for the following dates: · Interviews w/b 1 June · 2nd stage judging 7-11 September 2026 · Awards Steering Group Committee Meeting 24 July · Awards Steering Group Committee Meeting 18 September Why APM? We’re Association for Project Management (APM). We’re united in our aim to help project professionals around the world deliver better projects, setting the highest standards for the industry. Ask our people what’s great about working here and the views are unanimous. You’ll be joining a community that’s friendly and caring. We believe that good communication creates a culture that’s open and fair. We ensure everyone at APM, regardless of their role, has a voice and knows they’ll be listened to and treated with respect. We see everyone as individuals and champion diversity and inclusion, both within APM and across the wider project profession. You’ll work in a collaborative environment that’s thoughtful, considerate and positive. You’ll be supported by your team and across departments so, together, we meet the high standards we set ourselves. At APM we are open to talking about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments please reach out to discuss further.

Responsibilities

Oversee the judging processes for the APM Project Management and Education and Research Awards to ensure fairness and accuracy. Moderate judges' discussions to reach a consensus and ensure compliance with entry rules.