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SalaryJob Title: Head of Projects and Business Development
Location: London Borough of Camden, coworking space available in Camden Town, requires regular travel to events across the borough.
Hours and Pay: 36 hours per week £20-24 per hour (dependent on candidates experience)
Contract type: Freelance contract - renewed annually
This is also available as a job share.
Start date: 17th September 2024
About Think & Do:
Think & Do is a climate and social action organisation based in the London Borough of Camden. We work on a range of projects across the borough which tackle environmental and social issues. Within our work we put a focus on imagination as a key driver for finding solutions and aim to work on projects that have an element of fun in order to bring joy to the communities we work with and ourselves.
About the role:
Think & Do Camden is looking for a Head of Projects & Business Development to manage the Think & Do Projects team and deliver local climate and social action projects across the Borough of Camden. This is a creative opportunity in a fast paced environment to work on meaningful projects in collaboration with other local organisations and Businesses including Camden Council. A key part of this role is the organisation's strategic development working alongside the Cofounder & Head of Imagination. This role will be reporting on a monthly basis to the T&D Directors and will also require autonomous working. Think & Do is a small, grassroots organisation with a passionate team who work hard to deliver innovative projects across Camden and beyond.
Tasks will include
Collaboratively leading the strategic direction of the organisation to be in line with the mission and vision.
Fundraising for different projects through applying for grants and building relationships with local businesses.
Developing and codesigning projects in line with Think & Do’s mission and vision in response to needs and challenges within Camden’s community and beyond.
Facilitating hiring decisions for the organisation, creating job roles, working through the interview process and onboarding new team members.
Building new business connections and managing relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
Providing overall direction for multiple projects with different timelines.
Nurturing the team to thrive in delivering their projects and supporting in terms of wellbeing and growth.
Overseeing project costs, budgets and timelines through liaising with project coordinators and approving monthly invoicing and expenses.
Maintaining project lessons learnt, risk registers and other project management documents.
Joining the team on community engagement events, including door knocking and at our Sharing Spaces, getting to know the local community at a grassroots level.
Essential/ Desirable Skills
Interest in and passion for local climate and social action
Good IT skills, familiarity with google workspace and/or Microsoft
Good time management skills
Good use of written and spoken English
High level of organisation and attention to detail
Ability to work on multiple projects at once
Personal Attributes
Warm, friendly and welcoming
Willingness to learn
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Inclusive and kind way of being
Requirements
Ability to work from home using own laptop and internet (coworking space available)
Able to travel to Camden based projects
Connection to Camden or neighbouring Boroughs.
