The Organisation

Our client is a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. They are currently running a health program that aspires to improve human health and well-being by dramatically reducing exposures to air pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean, low-carbon energy economy. They do this by involving and empowering local partners with the knowledge, tools and political capacity needed to drive reductions in air pollution. They are working with a diverse network of researchers, companies, advocacy partners and government officials to scale new air pollution monitoring and mapping technologies in three cities with plans to expand the work internationally.

Senior Project Manager - London Air Quality

Environmental non-profit (advocacy group)

Salary £48,000 - £60,000

The Role

The Senior Project Manager position is situated in their Health program and serves as the central management hub for the organisation's air pollution work in the UK, ensuring that program deliverables are achieved; fundraising responsibilities and opportunities are addressed; and the combined team of internal staff and external partners functions at its highest level of effectiveness. The position manages a complex cross-program budget and multiple work streams, identifies and solves problems; and promotes strong communication with key internal and external audiences. The position holder reports to the VP of Health to ensure strategic coordination and alignment with the overall strategy of the global air quality program, and works closely with the Executive Director Europe and the Climate and Energy Programme to perform these duties.

Person Specification

The organisation is seeking an experienced and skilled project manager to lead the overall coordination of the organisation's work to improve air quality in London and beyond. The successful candidate must possess outstanding project management, strategic thinking, planning and communication skills. The successful candidate must bring flexibility and creativity to the position and proven ability to work effectively with diverse partners and cross-cutting teams. The ideal candidate should have the ability to effectively navigate complex scientific, policy and political issues to manage a multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality results.

To be successful in the role you will need:

- A degree in environmental policy, science, law, or related fields

- Strong relevant experience, including significant previous experience in a program management role

- Solid strategic planning, financial management, and analytical skills

- Proven ability to lead professionals in a collegial and team-centered manner

- Dedication to building and managing relationships to build team cohesion and trust with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience; and to interact with a variety of constituencies with a high-level of diplomacy and discretion

- Proven ability to make strategic and timely decisions and take prompt action to resolve problems and take advantage of opportunities.

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV in Word format and include a supporting statement as part of your application, addressing your experience in relation to the key points on the person specification, which should be no longer than 2 sides of A4. A Prospectus consultant will review and assess all submitted applications. As part of the selection process candidates may be invited to meet with a consultant at our offices.