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Strategic Projects Manager

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of London's largest and most successful charitable social enterprises, operating 42 award-winning nurseries, including some in London's most disadvantaged areas. The organisation is committed to giving all children access to high quality childcare, and they invest all profits back into the business.

Many of the nurseries include a mix of children from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This is proven to have a positive effect on the development of all children, but particularly those from poorer backgrounds. Where possible, the organisation employs local staff and recruits apprentices which brings an economic benefit to disadvantaged communities.

I am looking for a Strategic Projects Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.

Location: London

Salary: 42,000 - 46,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

This is a unique opportunity to play an important role in the organisation's plans to expand their social impact. The Strategic Projects Manager will be part of the Business Development team, reporting directly to the Business Development Director (who is part of the Executive management team). You will work to ensure strategic initiatives within the operational plan are delivered on-time, within scope and to budget. You will also create, manage and deliver against project work plans through the active management of milestones, budgets and resources.


The successful candidate will have experience managing projects spanning people, culture and organisational change. You will have exceptional stakeholder management skills, with an ability to collaborate effectively and constructively challenge senior leaders in the business.

Closing date for applications: ASAP - My client is reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

If you would like to receive a full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact Faye Marshall:

Faye Marshall: faye.marshall@harrishill.co.uk | 020 7820 7303

We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.