Project Manager (Charity)

Job status: Self-employed contractor

Location: 428-432 Ley Street, Ilford, London IG2 7BS

Hours: Full time 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Flexibility required to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours)

Salary: Competitive and based on knowledge, skills & experience

Company: The Dawah Project

The Dawah Project is a registered charity that aims to spread Islam through the media. We are looking for an experienced individual to manage the charity.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Promote The Dawah Project and raise awareness about ongoing campaigns/events
• Manage the day-to-day runnings of the charity and plan long term goals
• Fundraising via our call centre and events
• Events: Organising and Attending events on a regular basis
• Deliver project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities to staff and volunteers. This includes recruiting, supervising, training and developing staff and volunteers for small and large scale fundraising initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the project(s). Including Events Management and fundraising initiatives
• Ensure project documents are complete, current and appropriately stored.
• Develop a wide-ranging network of stakeholders
• Work closely with relevant stake holders and departments to ensure effective and efficient implementation of the project(s).
• Work with post production departments, social media manager and graphic designers to meet project’s needs;
• Produce and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy whilst developing relationship with potential funders
• Oversee the creation of fundraising applications and proposals to secure funds from corporate partners.
• Submit project status reports to Director/CEO; reviews bugs; anticipate and react to change.
• Explain the product or service to potential donors
• Delivering outstanding service by successfully responding to all questions and queries, showing your passion and dedication along the way
• Constantly seek out new revenue generating opportunities to ensure that Company targets are met.
• Answer telephone calls from potential customers who are responding to advertisements
• Contact customers to follow up on initial interaction
• Admin duties
• Comply HR and office policies/procedures
• Comply with legal requirements
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements:

• Educated to degree standard
• Proven working experience in project management/charity sector
• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Professional qualification in marketing, management or business development;
• Stakeholder engagement experience essential
• Proven experience implementing development strategies
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, get things done and be part of a broader team
• Keen attention to detail, and a willingness to strive for continual process improvement
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Well-organised, excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise workload, deal with conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines/targets
• Excellent team player with a positive, solution-focused approach
• Hardworking with a can-do attitude and demonstrable use of Initiative
• Excellent work ethics

Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level

Application process:

Submit an updated CV with a covering letter to recruitment@thedawahproject.com stating why you would be suitable for this role.

Please note:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the U.K
• Only successful applicants will be contacted