Project Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Rainbows Hospice (Loughborough) Hybrid working available, with occasional travel for meetings, conferences, and events. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am 5:00 pm About the role In this key position, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and on budget. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources effectively, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to): Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining objectives, tasks, timelines, and resource allocation. Lead, coordinate, and inspire cross-functional project teams, ensuring open communication and effective collaboration. Monitor and manage project progress, identifying and addressing risks, issues, or delays, and escalating when necessary. Oversee project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial constraints. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, external partners, and service users, to ensure alignment and support. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Support the digital transformation agenda by delivering technology-related projects that improve operational efficiency and enhance service delivery. Further responsibilities in the role of a project Manager at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description. About You We are looking for an organized, proactive, and results-driven professional with the ability to balance multiple projects while maintaining high standards. You will be a collaborative team player, comfortable managing stakeholder relationships and adept at finding solutions to challenges. Essential Requirements: Proven experience in project management, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects. Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, with proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, or similar). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse audiences. Experience in managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities. Desirable Skills: Experience delivering projects in the healthcare, charity, or non-profit sectors. Familiarity with digital transformation and technology-driven projects. Project management certification, such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile. Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification. Our Benefits include: Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Hybrid working (Would need to be in the Hospice to start with). Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop. Healthcare Cashback plan. Life Assurance. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays. Contributory pension scheme or Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough. Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders Unofficial benefits: Fun events like Total Wipe Out, all staff away days, Guest visitors. For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Samuel Massiah, Director of Digitally Enabled Transformation, on samuel.massiah@rainbows.co.uk To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Note to Agencies: we do not require support at this time for this role so please do not contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools including PRINCE2 and Agile.
• Proven experience in project management and a track record of successfully delivered projects.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse audiences.
• Previous experience of effectively managing stake holder expectations and working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively balance conflicting priorities
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on delivering high-quality work and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
• People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
• Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
• Own It Focused, committed and accountable.

• Strong understanding of the digital domain and experience of managing digital projects
• Agile, APM or PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People

Address

Rainbows Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough,

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 2HS

https://www.rainbows.co.uk