We are currently recruiting a Project Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and can be based at our Reading, London, or National Centre offices.

As a Project Manager you will help people with sight loss to live the life they choose by ensuring successful delivery, implementation and governance of strategic projects within Guide Dogs ensuring the successful delivery of new products, services or systems in partnership with the business.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Professional qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, AgilePM, PMP, PM Apprenticeship).
• Experience in leading teams in a project management context.
• Knowledge of:

• Programme Management Principles: Solid understanding of methodologies and frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMI) essential for effective project delivery, from inception through to closure.
• Efficiency Methodologies: Awareness of Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Agile methodologies to drive process improvements and operational efficiency within programmes.
• Charity Sector Insights: Knowledge of the challenges and needs specific to sight loss, ensuring projects are aligned with the mission to support individuals with sight loss.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

What’s in it for you?

No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred provisions that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. View our excellent range of benefits and how we can support via the following link

How to apply

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all candidates, and employees, receive equal and fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. If you meet some of the requirements for this role but not all of them, please do not let that put you off from applying, your strengths could be a fantastic addition to our team.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer, and we encourage applications from people with disabilities. Find out more about diversity at Guide Dogs via the following link

Questions & accessibility support

If you have any questions about this role or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help. Call them on 0118 3540345 or drop an email to recruitment@guidedogs.org.uk.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment.