Job Description
ukactive is a commercially minded but not-for-profit body comprised of members and partners from across the UK active lifestyle sector. Our focus is a long-standing and uncompromising vision to get more people, more active, more often. We are looking for a Project Manager with a track record in delivery to support our strategic projects function.
You will also be expected to have the skills to take sole responsibility for leading a project or multiple projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. This will include budget forecasting and control, detailed planning and delivery, risk management, strong stakeholder management and resource mapping capabilities.
You will also be aware of potential opportunities to develop the business, and have a relentless desire to do more, take on more responsibility, delivery more and achieve more.
General Duties
* To successfully strategically manage and deliver a key London 2012 legacy project through its delivery and completion
* To support the bidding for new legacy projects with the London 2012 legacy trust
* Manage the work and performance of a team coordinator, including developing and rewarding high levels of performance from team members but also address underperformance where necessary.
* Set up and manage all key project management processes, procedures and documentation. To include:
o Full project plans and budgeting / financial control, in line with overall project management strategy
o Risk registers clearly outline strategies to address any risks and issues, and mitigating strategies to address them
o All key projects, events and campaigns have structured After Action Reviews to review lessons and document appropriately
* Strategically assess the viability of a project to ensure our ability to deliver it successfully in a sustainable, scalable and adequately resourced manor.
* Helping to develop existing ukactive products and services for further innovation and improvement.
* To support the overall realisation of new opportunities and coordination across other key programs, such as ukactive Kids.
* To ensure excellent delivery from existing projects and secure new work.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* A proven track in project management
* Expert account management delivery
* Able to build strong, lasting commercial relationships
* Strong attention to detail
* Self motivated, reliable and punctual
* Good organizational skills and time management
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to adapt working styles and approaches based on changing role requirements
* Preferable to have experience working in or with both the public and private sector
* Degree educated; proficient with Microsoft applications, including Project, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience:
* Experience in constructing, agreeing and managing project plans with both internal and external resources
* Experience in financial planning and management
* Experience in account and relationship management
* Experience with developing more junior resources within a team
How to apply
To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter CV (with reference of UKACT/SPU/PM/0815 in the email subject) explaining why you would make a beneficial addition to jobs@ukactive.org.uk