Associate Project Manager

The Associate Project Manager will support the delivery of projects within the Not For Profit sector, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. This role in Cheadle requires strong organisational skills and experience in project management or delivery.

Client Details

This organisation operates within the Not For Profit sector and is well-regarded for its impactful initiatives. As a medium-sized entity, it offers a professional environment that values structured processes and measurable outcomes.

Description

• Manage, mentor, and support Project Officers and Assistants, providing clear direction, prioritisation, constructive feedback, and day-to-day guidance to maintain high delivery standards.
• Support the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring activities are effectively planned, monitored, and executed in line with agreed timelines and scope.
• Coordinate project tasks and cross-functional workflows, ensuring teams across design, digital, content, communications, programmes, and fundraising are equipped to deliver on schedule.
• Identify, manage, and resolve project risks and issues proactively, escalating significant concerns to the Head of PMO alongside recommended mitigation strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project documentation, including project plans, schedules, risk registers, action logs, and status updates.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, timely reporting, and alignment on deliverables.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, reviewing deliverables to ensure accuracy, alignment with project briefs, and readiness for launch.
• Facilitate project meetings by preparing agendas, documenting actions, and ensuring timely follow-up and accountability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, streamline workflows, and improve campaign delivery efficiency.

Profile

A successful Associate Project Manager should have:

• 3-5 years' experience in project coordination or project management roles, with a proven track record of working across cross-functional teams. Previous experience providing formal or informal team supervision is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience supporting organisational projects, campaigns, or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and departments.
• Strong ability to manage project timelines, monitor deliverables, and coordinate activities across teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Proficiency in using project management platforms such as Asana, ClickUp, (url removed), MS Project, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting stakeholder engagement and communications, including the preparation of project updates, reports, presentations, and meeting documentation.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments while effectively managing multiple competing priorities.
• Previous experience within the charity, non-profit, or international development sector would be advantageous

Job Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working on offer.
• Fixed term contract based in Cheadle.
• Matched pension contributions for financial security.
• Access to employee discounts and memberships.
• 37.5 hours
• Wellbeing hub and prayer facilities to support personal needs.

If you are looking to contribute to meaningful projects in Cheadle within the Not For Profit sector, this could be the ideal role for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Associate Project Manager.