Our international, charitable institute is looking for its new Project Manager during one of its most exciting times of growth. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager, who is passionate about making a change not only nationally and locally but worldwide. We want them to bring innovation and leadership to our international, national and local projects. This is a key post within the organisation working closely with the RJ4All Founder & Director, Professor Dr. Theo Gavrielides, and occasionally the Board.

The deadline to apply is 2 November 2022, 10:000 am. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by the 4th November to attend a face-to-face interview at the RJ4All office in SE16 London on the 7th of November. We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Minimum requirements

• Only London-based candidates will be considered, or those living within short-travelling distance.
• Willingness and interest to travel abroad regularly.
• Right to work in the UK or a valid work permit for at least 2 years.
• University degree in a relevant field; a post-graduate degree is desirable.
• Previous experience in managing staff/ volunteers and projects.
• Sign up to our founding restorative justice values of power sharing, equality, dignity and conflict resolution through dialogue and mutual understanding.
• The application process is followed.

The Role

The Job Description can be downloaded here.

In summary, the Project Manager is expected to:

• support the Director in ensuring the overall, effective management of all elements of RJ4All from the promotion and delivery of programmes and trainings, to the robust monitoring and evaluation of both national and international projects.
• support the Director in ensuring that the RJ4All team is functioning efficiently and effectively.
• support and line manage Project Officers, interns and volunteers, ensuring effective coordination of their projects, guiding and introducing them into Erasmus practices and funders’ regulations, ToC, project impact, communications and dissemination
• act as one of the main points of contact between RJ4All and users/ stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction is maintained at all times.
• act as a Project Officer for local, national and international projects including carrying out qualitative/ quantitative research (secondary and primary), analysing and reporting on findings, carrying out evaluations, producing publications and delivering training.
• support RJ4All’s user led philosophy through concrete actions such as managing the Youth Management Board.

It is also expected that together with the Director develop new project ideas and fundraise for them. The post holder will also act as the designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and will be responsible for RJ4All’s Safeguarding Policy alongside the Director. The RJ4All Organisational chart can be downloaded from here

Terms and Benefits

• The post is offered on a full-time employment basis (5 day per week, 37.5 hours per week).
• The post is evaluated between NJC scales PO1 – PO6 (£30,500 - £46,000). We will offer a salary based on previous experience. In order to manage expectations, we do not offer new employees the higher end of the pay scales. Salaries are reviewed at the 3 and 6 month probation stages, and during annual reviews.
• Minimum 2-year contract with 6 months probation. The contract is renewable depending on funding.
• 24 days annual leave and bank holidays.
• Statutory contributory pension.
  
• Fully funded opportunities to travel abroad, accredited training and CPD certifications.
• Free access to the RJ4All Gym including free classes such as spinning, boxing, weight lifting and cycling.
• Free drinks, refreshments and snacks while working from the RJ4All office.
• RJ4All is a Living Wage Employer and has been awarded several marks and accreditations.

Who are we looking for?

You will need to have experience in managing projects especially within the NGO sector. We would also welcome applications from those working in academia but with a focus on the management of project and staff. Previous experience in fundraising is desirable. This role involves travelling abroad and working with partners from different cultures. We are looking for someone who is

• keen to travel and make a change not only locally but also internationally. They will be excited and motivated by the prospect of regular travel around Europe
• confident enough to be able to operate independently
• a team player who understands the realities of working in a small organisation (i.e. everyone needs to roll their sleeves up to get the job done)

The RJ4All Project Team consists of passionate individuals with a mixture of research knowledge as well as practical and lived experiences. You will need to be passionate to make a change for our communities and put your work in the context of what we do to alleviate poverty. We will expect you to be highly ambitious and independent, hardworking, innovative and believe in our founding restorative justice values. An important quality is the ability to work independently with a "hands on" attitude. We put great value on team work and therefore we expect the Project Manager to be able to build and nourish team relationships and work extremely close with our team, acknowledging our cultural differences and weaknesses.

Tips and how to apply: 

We expect this position to be highly competitive and therefore we strongly advise you to read carefully the Job Description and about the work that we do. Take the time to read our projects page as well as the background of our team. Our website (current projects) lists all our projects that the Project Manager is expected to oversee and deliver.

Applications are accepted only electronically by emailing T.Gavrielides@rj4all.org

You will need to send us:

1. Your CV.
2. A cover letter addressing the JD (up to two pages)
3. A completed RJ4All diversity form

Failure to submit all required documents by the deadline will unfortunately result in rejecting your application.

Please address your letter to the RJ4All Director and indicate in the subject of your email the vacancy that you are applying for. If you have any questions please send them to T.Gavrielides@rj4all.org