Do you want to make a difference and be part of a vibrant and inclusive organisation that has been helping save lives for more than a century?  As one of the country’s best-loved charities, St John Ambulance played a pivotal role in responding to the pandemic as well as ‘everyday’ health emergencies, training, supporting communities, and improving young people’s lives.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager (Fundraising), who will act as the key Programme/Project Manager supporting delivery of a change programme to achieve significant income growth across Fundraising Directorate. In this 18 month fixed term contract, the successful candidate will work closely with our senior stakeholders and will be responsible for supporting the execution of the overall Directorate business plan, through effective oversight of delivery, managing key projects, proactive problem solving and hands on project management. 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. The role benefits from a competitive salary, generous pension, hybrid, flexible working, 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years, options to buy and sell holiday, free first/mental aid first aider courses, Blue Light and NHS online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme, life assurance, flu jab, eye care, mental health and wellbeing tools and volunteering days. 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

About You:

• Experience of managing large and complex solution delivery projects or programmes
• In depth knowledge of programme and project management methods, tools, and ways of working
• Experience of implementing business change projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including managing relationships with senior stakeholders in an organisation
• Experience of working within a not-for-profit environment desirable, but not essential

About the Role:

• Support key areas of the directorate in the collaborative, dynamic planning process
• Assist functional departments in the development of business plans, business change requests, business cases
• Recommend project management approaches for key strands of work. Offer advice and guidance in areas such as Project Management/Work Stream Methodologies to use and how to use them
• Gain and maintain an active understanding of the business and the organisations technology strategies and direction and use knowledge to suggest proposals for future plans
• Regular tracking of the status of key projects and business-as-usual work-streams to ensure delivery of the Directorate plan

About Us:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,700 employees and over 30,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future.

Find out more about us, including our new Ask Me campaign, at www.sja.org.uk

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.   At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.   

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the services of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.