Wings of Hope Community Association (WHCA) is a community organisation working for the benefit of people living in North Westminster and neighbouring areas, with a particular focus on members of the African community experiencing hardship.

Our work includes providing advice, support and information in areas such as welfare benefits, counselling, health and education, as well as advancing education through language and other subject classes.

About the Project

WHCA is seeking an experienced and committed Project Manager to lead the delivery of:

“From Conflict to Community: Documenting the Settlement Heritage of Sudanese Refugees in Westminster (1980–2025)”

The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the project, ensuring that its objectives and outcomes are achieved efficiently and in line with WHCA's aims and values.

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will:

• Develop and implement a detailed project plan.
• Clearly define project objectives, deliverables and expected outcomes.
• Establish and manage project timelines, milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of project activities.
• Manage project resources, including budget, time and personnel.
• Monitor project progress and identify and manage potential risks and issues.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and project partners.
• Ensure appropriate quality control throughout the project.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to the WHCA Management Committee.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure effective engagement and communication.
• Manage project-related expenditure in accordance with agreed procedures.
• Produce a comprehensive end-of-project evaluation report.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive project information.
• Work collaboratively with the WHCA Management Committee and other relevant stakeholders.
• Undertake other duties reasonably required within the scope of the post to support effective project delivery.

Working Hours

The Project Manager will work 21 hours per week, with working arrangements and hours to be agreed in consultation with the WHCA Management Committee.

Essential Requirements

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with others.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Experience of working on similar projects.
• Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Sound IT skills.
• Ability to manage responsibilities and make sound decisions.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Assessment may include: application, interview and/or practical test, depending on the requirement.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be organised, proactive and able to manage multiple aspects of a project effectively. You should be confident working independently while also being able to collaborate with colleagues, community members and other stakeholders.

Experience of working with community organisations, heritage projects, refugee communities or projects involving research, documentation and engagement would be particularly relevant.

Flexibility

To ensure the effective delivery of the project, a degree of flexibility is required. The post holder may occasionally be required to undertake duties not specifically listed above, provided that such duties are within the appropriate scope and level of the post.

Contractual Information

The appointment will be for a fixed term of one year, commencing 1 October 2026.

The contract will include provisions relating to confidentiality, expenses, termination and dispute resolution. Either party may terminate the contract with three months' notice, subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

Salary: £45,000 per annum full-time equivalent (including London Weighting) — £27,000 pro rata
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term, one year
Start Date: 10 October 2026
Responsible to: WHCA Management Committee

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the essential requirements, please apply by sending your CV.

Application deadline: Please submit your CV as soon as possible.

Start date: 10 October 2026

For further information or if you require more information about the role or sending your CV, please contact:

Email: wingssofhopee@gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you!