Community Development & Social Enterprise
Project Manager – From Struggle to Stability: Creating fair work for young mothers
Close the Gap is operating a hybrid working model, with the option to work from the Buchanan Street office or from desk space in Edinburgh.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead a partnership project to improve job quality for young mothers.
2. Gather evidence on young mothers’ workplace experiences and employer attitudes.
3. Influence employment practice and policymaking to deliver improved access to fair work.
4. Develop a campaign to raise awareness of employment rights for young mothers.
5. Work with a project advisory group and a lived experience group of young mothers.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with proven experience in project management, particularly in working with multiple partners to deliver complex projects. You should also have experience in commissioning and managing external research projects, as well as a sound understanding of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The ideal candidate will be committed to tackling poverty and women’s labour market inequality, and involving women with lived experience in the project.
Application Notes:
Electronic applications must be submitted using our online application form which you can find on our website at closethegap.org.uk/jobs. If you are unable to use an online application process please contact us at info@closethegap.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Sunday 23 March 2025.
You will be notified by Friday 4 April 2025 if you have been selected for an interview.
It is anticipated that the interviews will take place remotely during the week commencing 21st April 2025.
Close the Gap (SCIO) (known as Close the Gap) is a Scottish charity, no SC046842.
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