Join Early Years – the organisation for young children as ASPIRE Project Manager
Location: Early Years HQ, Belfast - Hybrid working policy in place
Hours: 37 hours
Tenure: Fixed Term Contract: Ends 31 May 2029
Salary: NJC Scale, points 38-42 (£46,464-£50,512) per annum
Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.
At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.
In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 38 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.
The role
The project manager of the ASPIRE project will assume the pivotal leadership role within the project, directing activities, liaising with key stakeholders while setting standards and developing the wider project team.
We're looking for people who:
At the closing date have:
Essential Criteria
At the closing date applicants must have:
• A relevant degree level qualification (e.g. Education, social sciences, psychology, community development) or equivalent.
• A minimum of two years project management experience, with specific experience leading/managing a team.
• A proven track record in effectively managing large programme budgets.
• Demonstrable knowledge or experience with EU-funded programmes or with similar funding bodies.
• A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in Northern Ireland/ROI and have the use of vehicle for official purpose OR have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
Desirable criteria
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of the Early Years sector.
An information pack containing the job description and personnel specification is available by clicking here.
As part of the application process, you will need to demonstrate how you meet the criteria as outlined above and, on the personnel specification, and provide a copy of your CV. Shortlisting will be completed based on the information contained with the application form, therefore it is important to clearly outline how you meet the criteria. Please note that your CV will only be used to support your application in assessing employment history.
Once you begin the application, it must be completed in one session, as there is no option to save and return to it later.
Please note, the information pack will not be available after the job posting closes therefore you may want to download it.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 31 January 2025.
For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that interviews will take place on Thursday 20 February 2025.
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.
Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:
Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org
Phone: 028 9038 7905
Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.