Job vacancy: Globe Community Project Manager

Come and work with us!

Globe Community Project (GCP) is looking for a new Manager to lead on the strategic and operational functions of the charity, to oversee projects, build networks, fundraise for core and project costs, and manage the day to day running of our office. Working alongside our Management Committee, you will be based at our St Margaret’s House office in Bethnal Green (with the ability to work remotely if necessary due to COVID-19), shared with project workers and Triratna Arts. The role is for sixteen hours per week, worked on agreed days. Pay £16 per hour, equivalent to £33,280 per annum pro rata. One year fixed-term contract initially. Six weeks (48 hours) paid holiday per annum. Contract is on a self-employment basis. To start as soon as possible.

Please click here to view the job description for the role.

About Globe Community Project

Globe Community Project is a Buddhist-inspired charity working to benefit the local community. We are run by a Management Committee made up of people from the local community as well as people practising Buddhism in the Triratna Buddhist Community in and around the London Buddhist Centre. Current projects are: Take Back Your Life, a mindfulness course for people with chronic pain; The language of Wellbeing, a yoga and English language project for women refugees, migrants and asylum seekers; and Wellbeing for Elders, a group wellbeing programme for older people.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, detailing how you meet the criteria in the person specification below, to gcp@globecommunityproject.org by 5pm on Tuesday 22nd September, 2020. Interviews will take place on 28th and 29th September via Zoom. Any questions, please email us.

Person Specification

Experience

At least 2 years’ experience in charities or the third sector - essential

Fundraising with trusts and foundations - highly desirable

Financial management experience - desirable

Skills

Project management skills - essential

Excellent communication skills, including written and spoken English – essential

Great interpersonal and networking skills – essential

Collaboration and relationship building – essential

Computer and IT literate – essential

Financial management and budget development – highly desirable

Using website content management systems and social media – desirable

Knowledge of charity governance - desirable

Qualities

Collaborative and able to work well with others – essential

Good attention to detail – essential

Able to multitask effectively – essential

Able to suggest, initiate, and instigate – essential

Good all-rounder – essential

Flexibility within agreed hours and parameters – essential

An understanding of and alignment with Buddhist values – essential

Existing networks with local community organisations – desirable

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