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Reference: 63767

Date Added: 5 December 2017
Closing Date: 2 January 2018

Job Title: Project Manager

Working For: The Difference

Location: London

Salary: £25,000 - £45,000

Length of Contract:

Job Details

This is an opportunity to be the founding member of The Difference, breaking the link between school exclusion and social exclusion. As Project Manager, you will ensure the recruitment of our first cohort of exceptional teachers, ready to become a new generation of specialist leaders.

This role will be tailored to the right applicant, and could involve diverse
responsibilities including:

  • Project management of key aspects of our work, such as the development of our teacher assessment centres to ensure selection of exceptional teachers;
  • Recruitment through press work, social media and headhunting; and through sifting applications/data from assessment centres;
  • Communications, including development of our social media and online presence, drafting articles and blogs, and liaising with journalists to raise awareness of our mission and purpose;
  • Bid writing, writing about out work to secure funding from partner organisations;
  • Human resources, including contract procurement, specification writing and assessment of bids;
  • Operations support, including organising events, agendas and research visits.
  • Supporting the team flexibly with key deliverables.

Closing Date: 2 January 2018

Interview/Start Dates

First round interviews will be held by phone on the 5th and 8th of January. 

Closing at 23:59pm.

Application Details

To apply for the role please email the following to Kiran@the-difference.com and katy@the-difference.com, including the job title in the subject line and confirmation of where you saw the job role in the body of the email:
1. A supporting letter (no more than 2 sides) outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role;
2. Your CV including references (maximum 2 sides); and
3. Confirmation in the body of your email of your current salary, notice period and right to work in the UK.

Website: http://www.the-difference.com

Additional Notes

12 December 2017: the closing date for this advert has been extended.