At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and coordinate projects to support children and families in need.
- Company: Acorns Children’s Hospice, dedicated to providing palliative care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, discounts, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to children's rights and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and stakeholder engagement required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
About The Role
Acorns Children’s Hospice offers specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. Our aim at Acorns is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their child’s life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional and practical support.
As a Project Partner, You Will:
- Lead project delivery activities, coordinating contributions from sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Monitor progress and take action to address issues, risks and dependencies, engaging subject matter experts where specialist advice is required.
- Build effective relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, external suppliers and delivery teams throughout the project life-cycle.
- Support budget management, resource planning and business case development.
- Promote project management best practice, tools and methodologies.
About You
- Experience of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexity.
- Experience of developing project plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.
- Experience of working with stakeholders at different levels across an organisation.
- Project/Programme Management qualification.
What We Offer
- £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.
- 37.5 hours per week.
- Hybrid role.
- Employee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light Card.
- Discounts on refurbished tech.
- Health cash plan.
- Gym membership and equipment discount scheme.
- Bike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipment.
- Wellbeing, legal and financial support.
- Career development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more.
- Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension scheme.
- NHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 11 September. You need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references. As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders.
If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.uk
Project Manager in Birmingham employer: Acorns Children's Hospice
Acorns Children's Hospice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, team members are encouraged to develop their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. Located in a vibrant community, Acorns offers unique opportunities for personal fulfilment and career advancement within the charity sector.
