Senior Project Manager – Inclusion and Climate Justice

SOS-UK is looking for a new Senior Project Manager – Inclusion and Climate Justice to join our
team to develop, manage and deliver our inclusion focused projects, programmes and campaigns.

ROLE SPECIFICS

Location: Home working or office-based in London, Edinburgh, or Cardiff

Working patterns: Full time / 35 hours, 1.00FTW, with typical working hours between 9am and
5pm, Monday to Friday. The role includes weekly travel with early starts and late returns,
including possible international travel, and approx. 10 overnight stays a year. Flexible work
patterns, condensed hours, and job share opportunities open to negotiation, however it is
expected that the majority of working hours are carried out during core office hours of 9am –
5pm.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: Band G (starting salary £42,076 per annum, rising to £46,582 plus ILW £3,405 per
annum). We provide up to 6% pension contribution, with life assurance for all those in the
pension scheme.

Closing date for applications: 10th June 2024, 11:59pm

Interview dates: 19th/20th June 2024

Interview location: Online

Preferred start date: ASAP, July 2024

INTRODUCING SOS-UK

SOS-UK is a sustainability and wellbeing charity, launched by the student movement in October
2019.

We are an education charity focusing on sustainability, we work across all forms of education
and through our work we aim to:

• Get more students leading on, and learning for, sustainability.
• Repurpose the education system around the climate emergency and ecological crises.
• Make sustainability more inclusive, so it is for everyone.

We believe that when students lead on sustainability, they learn about it, picking up the vital
knowledge, skills and competencies they will need to help transform society into a more just
and sustainable place.

Find out more about SOS-UK, who we are and what we do by visiting our website.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Inclusion and
Climate Justice (I&CJ) initiatives. You will work closely with the Director(s) of Inclusion
and Climate Justice to manage key projects and campaigns, develop consultancy work, and support
the successful delivery of our EDI strategy. This role is an exciting opportunity to drive
inclusive and equitable change in the sustainability and education sectors. You will be part of
the team behind the unique RACE Report in the UK and its upcoming Europe-wide version. As a
Senior Project Manager you will be organised, self-starting and have experience of managing a
small team. Above all, you will be passionate about causing real change in society and
environment for the benefit of all.

Inclusion and Climate Justice Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of relevant resources and guidance for the I&CJ team.
• Work with the finance team to manage budgets and expenses.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme impacts.
• Develop strategic and operational direction with the Director(s) of Inclusion and Climate
  Justice.
• Provide training and development opportunities related to I&CJ programme delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Programme Management and Delivery: Lead and manage core I&CJ programmes, including The RACE
  Report, consultancy, training, and the mentoring scheme. Ensure high-quality data collection,
  analysis, and reporting for these programmes.
• Team Leadership and Development: Line manage Project Managers/Coordinators, providing support,
  performance assurance, and facilitating their development. Work closely with the Research and
  Impact team. Ensure consistency and quality of programme delivery across the team.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Representation: Act as an ambassador for SOS-UK at sector events,
  conferences, and meetings. Develop and maintain positive relationships with key individuals,
  stakeholders, and partners.
• Consultancy and Funding: Develop and provide consultancy and training to enhance inclusivity in
  sustainability departments. Secure grant funding and oversee the successful delivery of funded
  projects.
• Cross-Directorate Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with colleagues across SOS-UK to
  deliver on cross-cutting priorities. Develop promotional materials, digital content, and
  contribute to press releases and media responses.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We’re totally committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from
individuals regardless of their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual
orientation.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, as they
are currently under-represented within SOS-UK.

We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are
under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for
people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are
committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet
the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and
are from a BAME background, you’ll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to
note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and
tell us that they’d like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview
will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Find out more about what it’s like working for SOS-UK. If you would like to speak to a member
of SOS-UK staff not involved in the interview process about how your experience might meet the
requirements of the role, please get in touch.

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