Youth advocacy project manager - united kingdom, trowbridge, wiltshire

as the result of being awarded a national lottery reaching communities grant, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team.

we are about to launch our youth advocacy project which will promote positive, respectful relationships for young people in wiltshire. our aim is to help reduce instances of peer-on-peer abuse amongst young people and help - particularly girls and young women - feel heard and safer in their communities.

we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner to drive the project forward, leading the project team and delivering successful outcomes for young people in wiltshire.

the project

we have been awarded a national lottery community grant over the next three years, to develop and co-ordinate advocacy groups in 12 schools in wiltshire with the main aim of promoting positive relationships for young people.

as well as leading the project, the project manager will facilitate workshops and groups with the young people involved in the project.

objectives of this role

build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, and motivation

lead project from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation

understand the purpose and aims of the organisation with a clear understanding of the short, medium and long term goals

to coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with network

analyse project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that project team adheres to project requirements

establish and maintain relationships with appropriate stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

daily and monthly responsibilities

establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, setting project quality and performance standards, and assessing and managing risk within, and across, multiple projects

structure and manage project performance with an eye on overall progress

develop and maintain partnerships with outside resources-including third-party vendors and facilitators

monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximise deliverable outputs

report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed-escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans

skills and qualifications

project management experience and relevant qualifications

proven success working with and engaging young people

proven success working with all levels of management and board

strong written and verbal communication skills

strong engagement skills

strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines

experience coaching and educating project teams to strengthen team members' capabilities and skill sets

additional information

12 month fixed term contract

hours: 21 hours per week

salary: gbp30, 000 - gbp35, 000 per annum (pro rata)

flexible and remote working options available

25 days annual leave pro-rata plus bank holidays

workplace pension scheme

access to health and wellbeing benefits, including gp helpline

this post will involve travelling across the county (with project meetings taking place in bradford on avon) and occasional evening and weekend working.

unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

mighty girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. the post is subject to an enhanced dbs check.

we are also committed to equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively across all of our activities.

we aim to have a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds and cultures and can provide the relevant knowledge, abilities and skills for our organisation.

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