Job Specification : Junior Project Manager – Grant Funding
We are a social enterprise that delivers ethical, overseas educational programmes for school and university students. We’re passionate about empowering young people to become global citizens through immersive travel that supports community development in low-income countries. All our programmes are carbon neutral and contribute directly to our charity, the FutureSense Foundation. Our trips are not holidays – they are purpose‑driven journeys that change lives for the students who gain confidence, leadership skills and global awareness, and for the communities we partner with, who benefit from long‑term support.
Through our Further Education (FE) team we work with a wide range of schools and colleges to assist them with accessing funding for their students to undertake short term overseas educational programmes. We provide full support throughout the application process and ongoing project management, ensuring students benefit from impactful and accessible global learning experiences.
Role Summary
We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented Junior Project Manager to join our FE team remotely. This individual will work closely with the UK‑based Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of Government‑funded education projects. The role includes project coordination, partner communication, administrative support, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
- Manage a caseload of funded projects and build strong relationships with UK‑based partner schools and colleges
- Support administration of projects, including monthly reporting, payment tracking, and updates to project plans
- Assist in delivering project milestones in accordance with funding requirements
Partner Support & Communication
Provide timely, clear, and professional responses to enquiries from UK partnersEnsure a high standard of customer service across all interactionsMonitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Create and maintain monthly dashboard reports tracking key project data and outcomesSupport monitoring and evaluation to measure learning outcomes and programme impactAssist with the compilation of final reports for funders and stakeholdersFunding Application Support
Assist the Senior Project Manager in planning and submitting new funding applicationsStay informed on public funding opportunities and support research into new streamsTeam & Operational Support
Maintain internal systems and documentation to support team operationsProvide ad hoc support to the wider team as neededRequirements
Essential Skills & Experience
Previous experience in a project coordination or administrative support roleExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrong written and verbal communication skills (fluent English required)Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and online collaboration toolsComfortable working independently in a remote role and taking initiativeStrong attention to detail and a proactive, solution‑focused mindsetDesirable Skills & Experience
Experience with government‑funded projects (e.g., UK’s Turing Scheme or similar)Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practicesFamiliarity with education or non‑profit sectorsExperience using CRMs or project management platforms (e.g. Airtable, Trello, Asana)Personal Attributes
Passion for education, global citizenship, and youth developmentReliable, self‑motivated, and results‑orientedAble to work effectively across time zones and communicate clearly with UK‑based teamsAdaptable, curious, and eager to learn and grow within the roleBenefits
Location : Fully RemoteUK Working Hours : 9 am - 5 : 30 pmSalary Range : TBC#J-18808-Ljbffr