Strategic Project Manager

Strategic Project Manager
Salary: £45,000
Location: Hybrid working – London EC1Y Office / Home

About MQ Mental Health Research: 
MQ is a multi-award-winning international charity funding mental health research. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments, and prevent mental illness.

We're at a critical point in our development, following the launch of our new 5-year strategy, MQ aims to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.

We'd love for you to join our friendly, high performing team, based in London. 

What you'll be doing: 
The Strategic Project Manager will play a key role in driving MQ's strategic initiatives, working directly under the guidance of the CEO. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to mental health research and make a lasting impact.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating closely with the CEO on projects involving Partnerships, Governance, Research, and Infrastructure.
• Synthesising information to produce effective briefing documents and presentations for various stakeholders.
• Managing multiple projects, that sit across the organisation and require significant input from the CEO, ensuring timely progress and quality outcomes.
• Acting as a liaison between the CEO and other stakeholders, enhancing MQ's mission in mental health research.
• Demonstrating flexibility and collaboration skills in managing new initiatives and consortium partnerships in their start-up phase.
• Preparing to represent the CEO in project roles, both internally and externally, aligning with MQ's strategic objectives.
• Liaising with HNWI, Board members and senior academics on the CEO’s behalf.
• Working across teams to support organisational outputs.

Who we're looking for: 
You'll need to be an experienced Project Manager, who works with energy and pace. You must have a proven track record of driving and delivering strategic initiatives. You will have a strong knowledge of Partnerships, Governance, Research, and Infrastructure. You'll also need to be self-sufficient and have excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Wellbeing Allowance
• Pension Scheme
• Strengths Finder Assessment & Coaching
• Training & Development
• Season Ticket Loans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Application deadline: Thursday 29th February 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our careers portal where you can complete your application for this position.

As an employer committed to inclusivity, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.

No agencies please.