Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager to join our team based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full-time basis as part of an initial 1-year fixed term contract with a view to progressing into a permanent role. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of 38,675 – 52,325 per annum depending on experience. Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide. As Associate Project Manager, the successful candidate will play an integral role in day-to-day planning, coordination, and delivery of projects and campaigns within the PMO, ensuring work streams are effectively managed, staff are supported, and delivery remains on track and aligned with agreed objectives. The post holder operates under the strategic oversight of the Head of PMO, who retains overall accountability for project governance and executive reporting. We are ideally looking to appoint somebody immediately to this role. Benefits of joining us as our Associate Project Manager include: 35 days of Leave Matched pension contribution Employee discounts and memberships Access to wellbeing hub Prayer facilities Opportunity to really make a difference! Key duties and responsibilities of the Associate Project Manager : On-time project delivery – % of projects delivered according to agreed timelines. Project milestones achieved – proportion of key milestones completed as scheduled. Quality of project outputs – delivery of assets, materials, and activities meeting agreed standards. Stakeholder satisfaction – feedback scores from internal teams, partners, and external suppliers. Risk and issue management effectiveness – number of risks identified early and resolved without escalation. Process compliance – adherence to internal project management frameworks, documentation, and governance. Delivery readiness – ensuring all project elements are completed, approved, and ready for implementation on time. Collaboration and communication effectiveness – timely updates, clarity of information shared, and engagement levels with cross-functional teams. Continuous improvement contributions – number of process enhancements suggested or implemented. What we’re looking for in our Associate Project Manager : Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, International Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Project management training or certifications desirable (e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation, APM Associate/PMQ, AgilePM, Scrum certification). Additional training in charity, campaigns, or nonprofit management is an advantage. Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in project delivery or project management, including experience coordinating cross-functional teams. Experience providing informal or formal supervision is desirable. Experience supporting cross-functional organisational projects, initiatives, or campaigns. Demonstrated ability to manage timelines, track deliverables, and coordinate tasks across teams. Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Click Up, Monday.com, MS Project, or equivalent). Experience supporting stakeholder communications, including preparing updates, reports, and meeting documentation. Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously. Experience within charity and international development contexts is an advantage. Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experience with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, and Monday.com). Confident using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and other collaboration platforms. Familiarity with organisational systems (e.g., CRM, CMS, or equivalent operational platforms) is an advantage. Languages: Excellent written and spoken English is a must Passionate and knowledgeable about the international development sector This would be an ideal role for an experienced Associate Project Manager looking to make a difference in a rewarding role within the Charity Sector! We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our Associate Project Manager – we would love to hear from you. Disclaimer: Please be aware that due to the anticipated quantity of response, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted to interview stage. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that unfortunately you have been unsuccessful this time. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. A Little Bit about Human Appeal… We have a high staff satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Glassdoor! Here’s why: What our CEO Says: “We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity” Dr Mohamed Ashmawey What our Staff Say: “At Human Appeal, each one of us has the opportunity to influence others. If you are prepared to challenge yourself there are no limits, so come and make it happen!” Simon, Systems and Reporting Manager “I have been working at Human Appeal for many years! I believe in the cause we are working for. I believe in the charity sector and I believe in the reward we get for helping our fellow human beings in desperate need” Insaf, Finance Lead “Working as a fundraiser, every day is different. It can be challenging, but when you’re working tirelessly and raising funds to help those in need, it’s an amazing feeling” Adnan, Fundraising Coordinator “I saw an opportunity to assist in helping people across the world with the excellent work Human Appeal carries out. I enjoy working with so many talented people in a fast-moving environment” Steve, Procurement Manager Our Greatest Achievements Include: Safeguarding bright futures for more than 22,000 vulnerable orphans in 9 countries. Our one-to-one sponsorship programme has a built-in school attendance requirement while covering the cost of food, housing, medical care, and learning materials. Pioneering technologically innovative infrastructure projects in Pakistan, like designing and building a 25-km embankment on the Chenab River in Pakistan. Protecting an entire community from being washed away, the embankment has held back the floods each year, including Pakistan’s worst flooding in a decade during its last monsoon season. Protecting the health of mothers and their children in war-torn Syria by running the only free maternity hospital in Idlib, Syria. By offering free medical care to vulnerable mothers and children, our staff at Al Imaan Hospital providing life-saving care to 100,000 patients every year. Quenching the thirst for the 2 million residents of the Gaza Strip by working with UNOCHA to purify Gaza’s water network. And now, our newest project involves building a large-scale desalination plant to provide daily access to clean water for 60,000 people across Gaza. Recovering lost livelihoods for vulnerable farmers in Gaza by planting 80,000 olive trees since 1991. The farming project provides each farmer with 30-40 prime olive trees so they can establish a vibrant, sustainable crop that yields not just food but income for generations. Restoring safe and secure residential spaces in Syria, like the construction of a new town with 1,000 newly constructed homes in Al Zahoor. COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!