Anti-Poverty Project Manager Perth, Scotland
Job description
PKAVS is a founding member of the recently formed Anti-Poverty Task Force with membership drawn from elected members, the business community, the third sector and other key stakeholders. The Task Force was established in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our communities, closely followed by the current Cost of Living Crisis that is affecting communities nationwide.
Outcome: The Anti-Poverty Taskforce works effectively across Perth & Kinross to mitigate the effects of Poverty on its Citizens.
Reporting jointly to the PKAVS Chief Executive Officer and the Chairperson of the Anti-Poverty Taskforce, the purpose of the Anti-Poverty Project Manager role is to coordinate, and programme manage all anti-poverty activities and projects across all partners in the Taskforce. This position will enable the task force to function efficiently as an oversight and scrutiny group for all poverty related activity, spanning the local authority, business and the third sectors to deliver a joined-up approach.
You’ll be adept, resilient, and tenacious at overcoming obstacles and barriers, and you’ll relish creating new processes and systems that enable the Taskforce to improve its disciplines, accountability, and efficiency in executing every part of its vision.
You’ll be responsible for arranging regular Taskforce meetings on a thematic basis, capturing key actions, and working with all stakeholders to deliver those actions, reporting back to the Taskforce with regular progress updates.
You will be brilliant at building relationships, and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across the Taskforce guiding them on the journey and ensuring they own accountability for actions to achieve our collaborative aims.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer the following:
- The opportunity to be part of the next exciting chapter in PKAVS history and to work with a highly skilled operational leadership team.
- Personal development and opportunities that will help you achieve your career aspirations.
- A working environment that is designed to make it as easy as possible for you to balance your home life and deliver effectively in your working life.
- A generous salary that values your skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Auto-enrolment into our Pension scheme.
- Entitlement to 6.8 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata) which increases according to your length of service.
- Enhanced sick pay scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme that offers 24/7 advice and listening for all your support needs.
Closing date:15/5/23
Please see the full job description for more information on the role.
To apply for this position please complete the application form on our website and return to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Perth, PH1 5PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
