Project Development Lead
Salary: £33,000 – £37,500 per annum (pro rata) plus pension of 6%
Contract: Part-time, 18 hours per week (which will on occasion include some evening and weekend work). Hours are to be worked according to the needs of the business, which currently includes Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Post is a 2-year contract subject to extension
Job Description
You will work alongside the project leaders and CEO to further the work of the organisation and represent Richmond Mencap. You will be responsible for the development of new projects for children, young people and adults. These will build on the strengths of the organisation and support the needs and aspirations of those with whom we work. Additionally, you will be providing onsite leadership for specific projects and will work closely with the CEO and other leads, supporting the charity to achieve its wider goals.
Staff benefits
Pension
6% employer pension contribution (3% or more for employee contributions)
Annual leave
25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays pro-rata, in addition to a holiday closure period, from the end of 24th December to 2nd January. Staff are not expected to work or use their annual leave during this period.
Additional benefits
- Training and development opportunities.
- Annual Eye test
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact laura@richmondmencap.org.uk for support.
Safeguarding the people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks.
Please see the Job description and person specification, and the application form attached. Apply to laura@richmondmencap.org.uk by:
Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 22nd September
Interview date: Wednesday 25th September
Successful applicants will be informed by telephone on the 23rd and invited to interview for the 25th.