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Associate Project Manager

Cheadle Interim £38,675 - £52,325 per year View Job Description
This Associate Project Manager role in the Not For Profit sector is ideal for an organised professional with a background in project management or project delivery. Based in Cheadle, the position requires a detail-oriented individual capable of managing projects efficiently within a supportive team environment.
  • Immediate Start Opportunity
  • 12-month Fixed Term Contract based in Cheadle

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation in the Not For Profit sector, committed to delivering impactful projects and fostering a supportive workplace. The company promotes a structured and results-oriented approach to achieving its goals.

Job Description

  • Timely project delivery: Percentage of projects completed within the agreed timelines.
  • Milestone completion: Proportion of key project milestones achieved as scheduled.
  • Quality of deliverables: Extent to which project outputs (assets, materials, and activities) meet agreed standards and expectations.
  • Stakeholder satisfaction: Feedback ratings from internal teams, partners, and external suppliers regarding project delivery.
  • Risk and issue management: Effectiveness in identifying risks early and resolving issues without escalation.
  • Process adherence: Compliance with internal project management frameworks, documentation requirements, and governance processes.
  • Implementation readiness: Ensuring all project components are completed, approved, and ready for deployment on time.
  • Collaboration and communication: Quality and timeliness of updates, clarity of shared information, and engagement with cross-functional teams.
  • Continuous improvement: Contributions toward identifying or implementing process improvements.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Project Manager should have:

  • 3-5 years' experience in project delivery or project management, including coordinating work across cross-functional teams. Experience providing formal or informal supervision is beneficial.
  • Experience supporting organisation-wide projects, initiatives, or campaigns involving multiple teams or departments.
  • Proven ability to manage timelines, monitor deliverables, and coordinate tasks across stakeholders.
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com, MS Project, or similar platforms).
  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, International Development, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Project management training or certification is desirable (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APM Associate/PMQ, AgilePM, Scrum certification).
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience using project management platforms such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com (desirable).
  • Familiarity with organisational systems (e.g., CRM, CMS, or other operational platforms) is an advantage.



What's on Offer

  • Salary between £38,675 and £52,325 per annum.
  • 35 days of leave to support work-life balance.
  • Matched pension contribution for financial security.
  • Access to employee discounts and memberships.
  • Wellbeing hub and prayer facilities available on-site.



This Associate Project Manager position in Cheadle offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in the Not For Profit sector. If you are ready to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Will Pitt
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6969818
Phone number
+44 161 829 0416

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Project Administrator
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Cheadle
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Will Pitt
Consultant phone
+44 161 829 0416
Job reference
JN-032026-6969818