VCSE Observatory Project Manager

Job title:

VCSE Observatory Project Manager

Company

Nottingham Trent University

Job description

Empower Future Leaders.Doing things differently.Project Manager: VCSE Observatory (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise)£32,397 – £37,280per annum (pro rata)Full-time, permanentAbout the RoleAre you highly organised, proactive, and great at making things happen? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy supporting teams to turn ideas into action? If so, we want you on our team!As Project Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) Data and Insights National Observatory. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and finds solutions to keep projects moving forward.This role requires 2-3 days in the office, with the remaining days working remotely.What You’ll Do:

• Enable projects to happen – coordinate activities, track progress, and remove roadblocks so teams can deliver effectively.
• Embed Agile ways of working – we are transitioning to Agile principles, and we need you to help develop and shape this practice.
• Support stakeholder engagement – work closely with researchers, policymakers, and VCSE organisations to keep everyone connected.
• Assist with data and research projects – help manage information and ensure insights are captured and used effectively.
• Support funding applications – help identify opportunities and contribute to writing bids.
• Organise events and meetings – coordinate workshops and ensure effective collaboration.
• Improve processes and administration – ensure the Observatory runs efficiently and effectively.

About YouYou are proactive, solutions-focused, and great at keeping teams organised and on track. You enjoy supporting others to succeed and are excited about developing Agile ways of working. Experience in project management, Agile approaches, the VCSE sector, or securing funding would be a strong advantage.Why Join Us?This is your chance to help shape a major national initiative, embed Agile project management, and make a real impact in the VCSE sector.In the supporting statement & experience section of the application, please explain your experience and approach as a Project Manager.For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We’ll still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.Interview date: 10th April 2025About UsThe VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory is a major initiative dedicated to improving the availability, quality, and use of data within the VCSE sector. It serves as a hub, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and VCSE organisations to create a more coordinated, data-informed sector. The Observatory provides timely, relevant, and trustworthy insights to support decision-making, shape policy, and strengthen the sector’s resilience. Our work focuses on understanding sector health, developing new data sources and analytical capacity, and generating insights into how the VCSE sector operates, delivers impact, and responds to challenges. Through research, collaboration, and innovation, we aim to build a more connected, data-driven future for VCSE organisations, ensuring they have the information they need to thrive.Nottingham Business School’s (NBS) purpose is to provide research and education that combines academic excellence with positive impact on people, business and society.In Education NBS is a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation and in Research is committed to excellence which combines academic rigour with beneficial impact on social, economic and societal welfare, as well as informing the design and delivery of all its degree, masters and doctoral programmes. NBS has an unrivalled level of engagement with business, public and voluntary organisations and thus is known as the business school for business. For more information onAt NTU, we do things differently. Join one of Europe’s leading and largest business schools to help drive forward inclusive research and make a real difference to people’s lives.For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Daniel King (Professor of Organisational Studies) at [email protected].Join UsFind out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers atWe also offer:

• Between 25 and 35 days annual leave per year (dependent on grade) plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.Safe and InclusiveAt NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit for more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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Location

Nottingham

Job date

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:42:07 GMT

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