Job title: Project Manager
Location: Reading (with some flexibility for hybrid or remote working)
Role Type: Full Time, fixed term for 18 months
These are exciting times at Education Development Trust. Having secured an important new programme in recent months to support schools and teachers around England, we are seeking a Project Manager to support the planning and project management of one of our UK programmes, providing flexible support working with both internal and external stakeholders as required.
As the Project Manager, you will be working closely with all workstreams across the team, providing project management support to ensure deliverables and key performance indicators are completed on time, to agreed quality standards and within budget to deliver the defined benefits and contractual outcomes. You will proactively identify, investigate and collaboratively resolve risks, and add value to a dynamic and multi-disciplinary team working to ambitious targets.
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Deadline for applications: Monday 20 January 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received).
Interview details: Interviews will take place week commencing 27 January 2025. Second interviews, if required, will be held at a later date.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum
Benefits include:
30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rota)
Matched Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Discounted gym memberships
Health care cash plan
Retail discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing App
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This will be at minimum a basic DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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