We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to act as internal Project Lead, initially on a 12 month fixed-term contract, working with internal and external stakeholders to establish a Project Management Office (PMO) and understand our data and operational needs. The purpose of the role is to ensure that these needs are incorporated into new systems implemented in front and back office, whilst being responsible for establishing a project governance environment and ensuring all key stakeholders are supported through this organisational change.This is a 12 month contract paying an annual salary between £50000 - £60000. We will consider paying a comparable day rate to this salary range, which would fall inside of IR35 rules. Job Title: Project ManagerReporting to: Chief Financial OfficerSalary: £50,000-£60,000 depending on experienceAbout the roleEden Futures provides high quality, person-led care, support and enablement for people with disabilities and support needs. We are embarking on an exciting journey to enhance our operations through the implementation of new SaaS systems and data improvement, ensuring a unified and accurate approach to data management and Business Intelligence.Main ResponsibilitiesSupport the Eden Executive Team (“EET”) in establishing a project governance environment in an organisation that has not previously benefitted from a formal PMOEnsure internal and external stakeholder buy-in to the process and facilitate effective communication and collaboration between each groupLiaise with external project teams to be the internal lead on the implementation of new SaaS systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.Collaborate closely with the EET to identify new projects and define scope, goals and deliverables.Manage and coordinate with existing staff members, providing guidance and support to ensure project milestones are met whilst balancing the demands of existing staff members’ core roles and concurrent projects.Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management.Identify and report on project inter-dependencies to give an effective overview and risk assessment of project delivery Prepare PMO oversight summary for discussion at regular internal Project Board meetingsProvide or facilitate training and support to staff on new systems and processes.The Ideal CandidateExperience and knowledge:Desirable: Experience in the social care sector although this could be from a variety of positions.Essential:Ability to operate outside of an established PMO environment, whilst having the experience to guide the EET through this new experienceExperience of being Project Lead on implementing SaaS products in people centric businessesAble to demonstrate the importance of engaging with all stakeholders and why the collecting of feedback and follow-up is important.Able to demonstrate evidence of good organisation and administrative skills for information sharing/report writingSkills:Essential:Excellent communication skills and evidence of this from previous roles.Good organisational skills in order to collate information, produce reports and support operational colleagues in achieving Group objectives.Good skills using IT systems such as Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams. The ability to collate and produce information in any of these formats.The ability to work independently and prioritise work effectively to meet agreed deadlines.Must have a clear DBS due to the sensitive nature of data held by the businessAbout The CompanyEden Futures is about enabling people to live fulfilling lives in whatever circumstances people choose. We support people to be as independent as possible to achieve what they want to with their lives. Our overall aim as an organisation is to provide a high-quality service that empowers Service Users to lead normal lives, and to be the provider of choice.Our purpose is our people, our culture is PlatinumEden Futures has been awarded Platinum accreditation by Investors in People – the highest level of recognition an organisation can achieve. To become a Platinum organisation, Investors in People look for more than just performance – they look for purpose, trust, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. They look for companies where:Leadership is people-centric and values-drivenLearning and development are embedded in everyday workEngagement is measured, acted on, and constantly improvedValues are not just written – they’re livedInnovation, inclusion, and giving back are part of the culture We’re proud to say that’s who we are.At Eden Futures, we often say we’re a true people’s organisation, and this award shows that we truly live up to it. Our people are the heart of our company. This accreditation reflects how we lead, how we support one another, and how we’ve built a culture where every voice matters.Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We are an inclusive employer and make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.At Eden Futures we support vulnerable adults and therefore roles that require contact with our service users are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. It’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with vulnerable adults.
