Local Impact Project Manager - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Job Introduction

We are seeking to appoint a project manager to our Local Impact team covering all four nations of the UK. This is a key role to lead, support and guide teams across Diabetes UK as we seek to integrate new ways of working, reporting, analysis, and strategic planning that will enable us to achieve our strategic outcomes and deliver greater impact for people living with and at risk of diabetes. The role sits within the Local impact team of the operations directorate and will be required to form productive relationships with colleagues in other directorates. 

Interview Date(s): W/C 28 June 2021

Role Responsibility

As Project manager for Local Impact, you will be responsible for leading and delivering on a portfolio of change that will enable Diabetes UK to increase our impact and relevance to people living with and at risk of diabetes. You will act as a source of help, supporting, connecting, and guiding teams across directorates to embed new ways of working and to think through new approaches in delivery. You will be required to work with teams to scope what is needed to deliver our strategic outcomes and support the Assistant Director for Local Impact to deliver a number of changes to our ways of working that will allow us to work more effectively and collaboratively across directorates.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience successfully managing, developing and reviewing processes across organisations. You should have experience of change management and of supporting teams during times of change. Experience of business management, planning and budgets along with an understanding of management assurance, risk management and governance are key. You should be an effective and efficient project manager and be able to build positive relationships that support change. Highly developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work co-operatively, openly, collaboratively, and effectively with a wide range of internal colleagues and external partners is essential.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently more than 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and just under 1 million more with undiagnosed type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK