Project Manager

at  Human Appeal

PROJECT MANAGER , £34,000 TO £40,000

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. The role will be worked on a full-time basis from Office. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £34,000 to £40,000 per annum.
Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.
As Project Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in lead projects within the Global Communications department, ensuring the successful execution of content acquisition, team coordination, and project delivery. This position demands excellent leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities, as well as a thorough understanding of communications and media processes within humanitarian or non-profit contexts. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role.

Benefits of joining us as our Project Manager include:

• 35 days Leave
• Matched pension contribution
• Employee discounts and memberships
• Access to wellbeing hub
• Prayer facilities
• Opportunity to really make a difference!Key duties and responsibilities of the Project Manager:
• Project Leadership: Lead the planning, execution, and completion of content-related projects, ensuring they meet time, budget, and scope objectives.
• Team Coordination: Oversee and collaborate with internal teams (including Digital Marketing, PR, and Programme Leads) as well as regional teams to facilitate smooth content acquisition and alignment with overall communications strategies.
• Freelancer Management: Manage freelancers by developing detailed project briefs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and high-quality delivery of content.
• Content Strategy: Define project objectives in alignment with communications goals and help shape storylines and narratives for various media platforms.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks, resolve issues promptly, and ensure contingencies are in place to prevent project delays.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all content and deliverables meet the organisation’s quality standards and adhere to brand guidelines. Review and provide feedback on work submitted by freelancers and regional teams.
• Budget Oversight: Track project budgets, allocate resources efficiently, and provide regular financial updates to senior management.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior management, partners, and clients, providing timely updates on project progress and addressing any concerns or adjustments.
• Current Events Monitoring: Stay up to date with current events, ensuring projects and content remain timely and relevant, especially for emergency and crisis communications.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve project workflows, aiming for increased efficiency and effectiveness in content productionWhat were looking for in our Project Manager:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Marketing, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably within a humanitarian or non-profit context.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external partners effectively
• Content Management: Expertise in content acquisition, media project planning, and quality control.
• Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make data-driven decisions.
• Adaptability: Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Additional languages are desirable.This would be an ideal role for an experienced Project Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector!We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click apply today to become our Project Manager we would love to hear from you.Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….A LITTLE BIT ABOUT HUMAN APPEAL…We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Heres why:WHAT OUR CEO SAYS:We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanityDr Mohamed AshmaweyWHAT OUR STAFF SAY:At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!Simon, Systems and Reporting ManagerI have been working at Human Appeal for many years! I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate needInsaf, Finance LeadWorking as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when youre working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, its an amazing feelingAdnan, Fundraising CoordinatorI saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environmentSteve, Procurement ManagerOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:
• Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship programme has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials.
• Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistans worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season.
• Protecting the health of mothers and their children in war-torn Syria by running the only free maternity hospital in Idlib, Syria. By offering free medical care to vulnerable mothers and children, our staff at Al Imaan Hospital providing life-saving care to 100,000 patients every year.
• Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gazas water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza.
• Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations.
• Restoring safe and secure residential spaces in Syria, like the construction of a new town with 1,000 newly constructed homes in Al Zahoor.

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