Junior Project Manager
RemoteUnited Kingdom
Job Summary
Manage a caseload of funded projects by building relationships with UK partner schools and colleges, while supporting administration including monthly reporting, payment tracking, and project plan updates. Provide timely responses to partner enquiries and ensure high customer service standards across all interactions. Create and maintain monthly dashboard reports tracking key project data, support monitoring and evaluation to measure learning outcomes, and assist in compiling final reports for funders. Assist the Senior Project Manager in planning and submitting new funding applications by researching public funding opportunities. Maintain internal systems and documentation to support team operations while providing ad hoc support as needed. Work remotely within UK working hours, utilizing Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools to manage priorities independently.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a project coordination or administrative support role
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (fluent English required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and online collaboration tools
- Comfortable working independently in a remote role and taking initiative
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused mindset
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with government-funded projects (e.g., UK's Turing Scheme or similar)
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices
- Familiarity of education or non-profit sectors
- Experience using CRMs or project management platforms (e.g. Airtable, Trello, Asana)
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