Project Manager in Web, Design and Branding

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. We are looking for a Project Manager in Web, Design and Branding to join our UK team with travel required to our Head Office which is based in Haywards Heath (at least once per month)

Title: Project Manager in Web, Design and Branding

Salary: £34,000 – £39,000 per annum

Location: UK remote with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, when required

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with a possible extension

Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working

About the role

The project manager is a key point of contact for projects briefed into the web, design and branding team by the wider organisation. They work directly with internal colleagues and external partners, providing authoritative project coordination for digital and design needs, as well as commissioning services and materials from suppliers, managing content and delivering multimedia projects.

Responsibilities

• Check and critique assigned web, design and branding briefs to adjust and improve them where necessary (such as to ensure they have clear objectives that support existing strategy or complement those of the wider organisation).
• Work in close partnership with the design and production manager and project delivery manager to ensure jobs are briefed fully for design, development, content and translation.
• Manage relationships with internal product owners globally; ensure they deliver input on schedule and update them on project progress.
• Where appropriate, communicate amendments to colleagues in the web, design and branding team and other project team members, following these through to final sign-off.
• Commission design, translation and editorial services from approved freelancers and agencies as required.
• Manage projects and assignments on behalf of the team.
• Ensure product owners’ requirements are met and all projects are delivered on time and (when applicable) within budget.
• Ensure all projects adhere to brand and accessibility guidance.
• Support with reviewing and reporting of project outcomes and operations.

This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Job entry requirements (Knowledge, skills and experience)

• Experience working as a project manager across busy, multi-disciplined teams
• Understanding of the role digital, branding and creative communications plays for an international organisation
• Experience working directly with designers, developers and content creators
• Good software skills (including Microsoft Office and content management systems)
• A strong eye for design, user experience and copy. Adobe Creative Cloud experience is welcome.
• Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills
• Problem-solving skills and a flexible, innovative approach to project management
• Ability to complete, review and critique project briefs in detail
• Able to communicate clearly and take instruction
• Evidence of project management experience or equivalent qualification, especially Agile
• Highly organised and able to work across multiple projects at a time
• Administrative experience and attention to detail
• An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience working in digital media or marketing communications, or in the Not-For-Profit, design or publishing sectors is preferred
• Lived experience in any Sightsavers programme countries in Africa and Asia is welcome, as are French, Italian or Norwegian language skills

Benefits

Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.