Digital Project Manager

Up to £50,000 p.a.

Permanent, Part Time (22.5 hours a week)

Location: London or Oxford/Hybrid – (working from our Central London office or Oxford office minimum 4 days a month)

Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving, youth-focused charity and play a pivotal role in driving forward YE’s programme and non-programme digital and web application infrastructure. 24/25 and beyond will be an important period for Young Enterprise as we embark on two key digital projects - the redevelopment of our organisational website and the development of a Teacher Portal that will serve as the primary interface with our educator community.

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and committed individual. You will form an integral part of our IT and Programmes team, working closely with YE Programme Managers, application platform providers, and functional heads in contributing to the scoping, development, maintenance and integration of new and existing digital and web applications

We are looking for:

• Minimum of five year’s experience working in a project management and/or business analysis role in a technical environment
• Experience in supporting applications, application integration and data migration.
• Experience and understanding of relational databases (Oracle/MySQL) and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Experience and understanding of common web CMS systems and administration of them (WordPress, Drupal)
• Ability to devise functional solutions for complex business problems.
• Experience in writing user Stories, creating user Journeys, or process mapping.
• Experience in application analysis and design.
• Maintains a professional and flexible approach to work and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills. A systematic and methodical approach to complex problem solving, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a clear knowledge of the ethos and behaviours required for excellent service provision.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to organise workload, and plan effectively to meet deadlines.
• Present a high standard of inter-personal communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with people of all levels of computer literacy.
• Initiative, drive and self-motivation; willingness and ability to learn new skills.

Why work for us?

• People-focussed with a friendly and supportive work-place culture
• An active commitment to equality and diversity
• Access to mentoring scheme with a corporate partner
• Generous holiday allowance of 7.2 weeks plus your birthday off
• Access to NHS top-up scheme, for money back on expenses such as dental and optical
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Access to various employee friendly initiatives such as Discount and Benefits platform, Leave Purchase scheme, part financial contribution to Professional Development etc

If this role appeals to you, we’d like to hear from you! When you join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people, you can expect all the recognition, support and rewards you need to grow and develop yourself.

This is a hybrid role, working out of our London or Oxford office a minimum of 4 times per month.

To apply, please send your CV – with a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you think you would be right for this opportunity by no later than midday on Wednesday 31st July 2024. Please note applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist and invite candidates to interview before the closing date.

Although we endeavour to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date you should consider your application unsuccessful.