Living Wage Project Manager

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The Circle

Hybrid
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: Not specified
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: £150 GBP / daily
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 09/06/2024
  • Location: United Kingdom
Economic justice
About 
The Circle NGO is a unique and dynamic organisation which brings global feminists together to fight for the safety and equality of marginalised and vulnerable women around the world. 
Founded by singer-songwriter and activist, Annie Lennox, The Circle is a space for creative ideas, connections and the opportunity to make change. From small beginnings in 2008, we have grown into an independent network of women and allies from all walks of life who are bonded by the desire to live in a world where women and girls’ equal rights and equal opportunities. 

About the role 
The Living Wage Project Manager will bring a balance of key technical, relationship and project management experience. This unique role will lead the effective delivery of the project strategy, plans, and priorities, collaborating with other team members where necessary, and hold the organisation’s subject matter knowledge. 
With prior experience of advocating on human rights abuses in global supply chains, and ideally knowledge of mechanisms that could be used to ensure the textile sector pays a living wage, you will lead efforts to ensure that legislation to force fashion companies to pay a living wage in its supply chains has political support in the EU and UK and is being progressed, in collaboration with the Living Wage Advisory Group (comprised of lawyers and other professionals with subject matter expertise) and experts with lived experience.  
  • Develop and deliver the Living Wage strategy, plans and priorities as agreed with the Head of Advocacy, and as outlined in the work plan. 
  • Be the organisation’s technical expert on mechanisms that could be used to ensure the textile sector pays a living wage  
  • Assist with engagement and stewardship of the Advisory Group. 
  • Manage budget expenditure in line with agreed budget lines and policies.  
  • Lead external stakeholder relationships, i.e. policymakers, coalitions, brand representatives, partner organisations, experts with lived experience. 
  • Work with and support the Communications team in the development of proactive and reactive communication outputs for the project e.g. for website, media, and social media.  
  • Work with and support the Fundraising team, when necessary, to seek and maintain funding streams and partnerships. 
About you 
  • Prior experience of advocating on human rights abuses in global supply chains 
  • Global fashion sector knowledge: understanding of mechanisms that could be used to ensure the textile sector pays a living wage  
  • Experience of developing and delivering advocacy and campaigning strategies 
  • Experience of drafting briefing papers/advocacy reports 
  • Experience in building high-level relationships across networks  
  • Able to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally, negotiate, and build and maintain relationships  
  • Excellent project manager skills  
  • Self-motivated with demonstrable ability to take the initiative and drive activity – The Circle is a small organisation, and the team all work remotely 
  • Commitment to working within the principles of equal opportunities  
  • Empathy with the aims, goals and values of The Circle  

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