Project Manager (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 15 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £41,896.76 to £48,167.03 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Innovate Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
This project is maternity cover, fixed term from 3rd August 2026 – 31st August 2027
Innovate Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to oversee the Skills & Wellbeing department which consists of a portfolio of projects that support the development of essential skills and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs.
The Skills & Wellbeing Project Manager has overall accountability for the department, ensuring that project objectives are being met in line with the expectations and standards of the funders. The Project Manager will line manage a team of 14 staff, including a Project Supervisor, team of Project Officers and Assistant Project Officers, providing them with the support they need to carry out their roles and responsibilities.
Although this role is managerial, you should expect to periodically attend project activities to maintain a good understanding of the projects and strong working relationships with staff.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be committed to providing meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and other additional needs.
· Be able to manage a varied workload whilst supporting others to do the same.
· Have an ability to think strategically.
· Be detail oriented and able to maintain accurate records and budgets.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for these roles.
Innovate Trust are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to oversee the Skills & Wellbeing department which consists of a portfolio of projects that support the development of essential skills and wellbeing for adults with learning disabilities and other additional needs.
The Skills & Wellbeing Project Manager has overall accountability for the department, ensuring that project objectives are being met in line with the expectations and standards of the funders. The Project Manager will line manage a team of 14 staff, including a Project Supervisor, team of Project Officers and Assistant Project Officers, providing them with the support they need to carry out their roles and responsibilities.
Although this role is managerial, you should expect to periodically attend project activities to maintain a good understanding of the projects and strong working relationships with staff.
The ideal candidate will:
· Be committed to providing meaningful opportunities for people with learning disabilities and other additional needs.
· Be able to manage a varied workload whilst supporting others to do the same.
· Have an ability to think strategically.
· Be detail oriented and able to maintain accurate records and budgets.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for these roles.
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