Project Manager
hace 4 horas
Birmingham
Job summaryAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust is seeking a Project Partner to lead the delivery of strategic and cross-organisational projects that support Acorns strategic objectives and operational priorities. You'll work in partnership with project sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring that projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered, achieving agreed outcomes, benefits and sustainable change.Main duties of the jobAcorns Childrens Hospice Trust is seeking a Project Partner to lead the delivery of strategic and cross-organisational projects that support Acorns strategic objectives and operational priorities. You'll work in partnership with project sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring that projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered, achieving agreed outcomes, benefits and sustainable change.About usAcorns is recognised as a great place to work because of our people. Our priority is that our people feel valued, whatever their background and experience, and wherever they work.DetailsDate posted11 August 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 35,000 to 40,000 a year . ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number319767Job locationsAcorns House103 Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAcorns Children’s Hospice Trust is seeking a Project Partner to lead the delivery of strategic and cross-organisational projects that support Acorns strategic objectives and operational priorities. You'll work in partnership with project sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring that projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered, achieving agreed outcomes, benefits and sustainable change. About the RoleAt Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. Our aim at Acorns is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their child’s life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional and practical support. As a Project Partner, you will:Lead project delivery activities, coordinating contributions from sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams to achieve agreed outcomesMonitor progress and take action to address issues, risks and dependencies, engaging subject matter experts where specialist advice is requiredBuild effective relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, external suppliers and delivery teams throughout the project life-cycleSupport budget management, resource planning and business case developmentPromote project management best practice, tools and methodologiesAbout YouExperience of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexityExperience of developing project plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefitsExperience of working with stakeholders at different levels across an organisationProject/Programme Management qualificationWhat We Offer35,000 to 40,000 per annum37.5 hours per weekHybrid roleEmployee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportCareer development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more. Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeAnnual leave entitlement increases with length of serviceInterviews are scheduled to be held on 11 SeptemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.ukFind out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns? Job description Job responsibilitiesAcorns Children’s Hospice Trust is seeking a Project Partner to lead the delivery of strategic and cross-organisational projects that support Acorns strategic objectives and operational priorities. You'll work in partnership with project sponsors, stakeholders and subject matter experts, ensuring that projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered, achieving agreed outcomes, benefits and sustainable change. About the RoleAt Acorns Children’s Hospice we offer specialist palliative care and support for children and their families across the West Midlands. We are there wherever and whenever they need us, in the hospice, community and at home. Our aim at Acorns is to help families feel equipped to cope at every stage of their child’s life with dedicated teams offering psychological, emotional and practical support. As a Project Partner, you will:Lead project delivery activities, coordinating contributions from sponsors, subject matter experts and delivery teams to achieve agreed outcomesMonitor progress and take action to address issues, risks and dependencies, engaging subject matter experts where specialist advice is requiredBuild effective relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, external suppliers and delivery teams throughout the project life-cycleSupport budget management, resource planning and business case developmentPromote project management best practice, tools and methodologiesAbout YouExperience of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexityExperience of developing project plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefitsExperience of working with stakeholders at different levels across an organisationProject/Programme Management qualificationWhat We Offer35,000 to 40,000 per annum37.5 hours per weekHybrid roleEmployee discounts from leading retailers – including the Blue Light CardDiscounts on refurbished techHealth cash planGym membership and equipment discount schemeBike2Work scheme - save up to 42% on bikes and equipmentWellbeing, legal and financial supportCareer development through our Acorns Academy offering leadership, coaching, fundraising, clinical training and more. Generous contribution to group personal pension plan (7.5%) or continuation of current NHS pension schemeNHS pension scheme life assurance or Acorns group life assurance schemeAnnual leave entitlement increases with length of serviceInterviews are scheduled to be held on 11 SeptemberYou need to be eligible to work in the UK to be considered for this role. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and therefore any successful candidate will be asked to provide two satisfactory references.As a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting organisation we are committed to ensuring that the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the Child is embedded into both culture and practice within the organisation. As an employee you will be a Duty Bearer for Children’s Rights and support all children to be Rights Holders. If you have any questions, please contact us at recruitment@acorns.org.ukFind out about our culture, career development, benefits and more here: Why Work for Acorns?Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProject/Programme Management qualification. Experience of developing project plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.Desirable. Experience EssentialExperience of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexity.Desirable. Person Specification Qualifications EssentialProject/Programme Management qualification. Experience of developing project plans, managing risks, issues, dependencies and benefits.Desirable. Experience EssentialExperience of successfully managing and delivering multiple projects of varying complexity.Desirable.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameAcorns Children’s Hospice TrustAddressAcorns House103 Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameAcorns Children’s Hospice TrustAddressAcorns House103 Oak Tree LaneBirminghamWest MidlandsB29 6HZUnited KingdomEmployer's website