Schools Project Manager

Schools Project Manager

£30,500 per year

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Fixed-term contract until the end of January 2027

Based in London / home and flexible working

Our client empowers people with the skills they need to succeed in life. Together, they're helping people change their stories. You could join them as Schools Project Manager.

What you'll be doing

Current research shows that only a third of UK children read for pleasure and that patterns of adult reading are dwindling. Our client is leading a campaign to engage new audiences and create a new generation of readers.

You will be responsible for co-ordinating the delivery of the school activation project in support of the campaign, to help embed messaging and provide schools with ways to develop their approach. This will include overseeing the plan for the design, creation, and delivery of resources for all schools nationally - including nurseries, primary and secondary schools. You will also help plan and co-ordinate professional development activities for teachers (online and in-person), ensuring they align with wider schools' offer.

You will be contracted to our client's office in London, but this role is suitable for home and flexible working, with the majority of your work carried out from home if you would prefer. However, you will need to be available to travel to London for staff and team days, as well as to support project delivery and partnerships. This could be around a day a week on average, although at times it will be a lot less, and unfortunately, our client is unable to cover travel costs for this.

What our client is looking for

As well as being an excellent project manager, you will have experience of event planning/delivery and working with schools, as well as an understanding of the UK education sector. Experience of working in an education setting and understanding of schools' needs and challenges would be an advantage, as would experience of designing or delivering resources and/or professional development for schools.

Why our client's work is so vital

Reading and writing change everything.

They give you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. They're the key to knowledge, confidence, and inspiration. They're better results at school and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read, or opportunities to write, it's harder to get where you want to go.

Our client is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words - reading, writing, speaking, and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond.

- They work collaboratively in local communities, focusing their work in areas of the UK that are facing the biggest challenges.

- They support schools, developing the most effective tools and techniques and providing resources and programmes to engage and inspire children.

- They campaign to make reading and writing a priority for politicians and decision-makers.

- They support vulnerable adults, people in the criminal justice system and young offenders' institutions to build their skills.

What our client offers you

Our client's team are passionate about their mission, and have a strong and positive working culture, based on shared values and respect. They offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to their success, whoever you are.

As well as a competitive salary, they offer benefits including a generous leave allowance totalling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle to work scheme, an employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.

Application details

Our client's people are their most important asset, and they value and respect diversity in all its forms (seen and unseen). They particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which they work. They would like to increase the representation of these groups among their staff as they know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for their work.

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Closing date: 10am, Monday 4 August 2025

Please note, our client does not accept CVs. No agencies or recruitment sites.