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.
Client Details
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.
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.
Profile
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.


Job 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!