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FareShareJob Description – IT Project ManagerReporting to: Head of Project DeliveryLocation: Hybrid/London or SheffieldContract: PermanentHours: 35Salary: £43,563 – £45, 856 (National), £46,674 - £49,131(London)We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.About FareShareFareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.FareShare’s Strategy & VisionVision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.Our Values:Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies aheadAmbition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happenRespect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiariesCollaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be strongerFocus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver andachieve the most for our clients/customers.The roleWe have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we are building a new Project Delivery function and investing in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. This role involves initiating and managing complex projects from inception through to delivery and providing mentoring to colleagues managing smaller projects. You will also champion the introduction of new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting these practices.This role is a hybrid role, based in London or Sheffield but will require regular travel across the UK to visit different FareShare sites.About youYou are a highly effective project manager with significant experience in managing complex projects through the entire lifecycle, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of delivering project benefits and working collaboratively with stakeholders. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and influence colleagues up to executive level. You are patient and supportive, able to guide colleagues through new project management methodologies and governance frameworks. Experience in business analysis is beneficial.Main responsibilitiesCollaborate with business analysts to refine project requirements and develop plans.Develop business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.Support the development of RFPs to engage third parties.Track and manage project activities and deliverables.Manage project resources and budgets.Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.Work with stakeholders to ensure project success.Facilitate project reviews to capture organisational learning.Ensure smooth integration of project outputs into business operations.Mentor colleagues with limited project management experience.Champion new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting new practices.As an employer committed to Equal Opportunities, we will assess applications in line with these criteria that we consider either as being essential or desirable in this role.Person specificationEssential criteriaProven track record delivering complex projects to meet organisational objectives in a technical environment.Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.Strong organisational and analytical skills.Excellent planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrable communication and influencing skills.Experience with different project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).Self-starter with a proactive approach.Hands on and outcome driven approach.Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.Able to work in an unstructured environment.Project Management qualification (PMI, APM, DSDM Agile Practitioner or equivalent).Commitment to FareShare’s mission and visionDesirable criteriaUnderstanding of the food sector.Experience in business analysis.BenefitsHybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidaysEmployers pension contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramInterest free bicycle purchase loan schemeSeason ticket loanClosing date for receipt of applications is Thurs 8th AugInterview will take place week commencing 19th AugFor any further questions on this please emailFareShare
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