VCSE Observatory Project Manager

About the Role

Are 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 You

You 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 2025

About Us

The 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.

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