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Project Manager – Maternity Mates Programme (Croydon) Sister CIrcle

Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Service

Croydon

Hybrid

GBP 13,000 - 14,000

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Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Project Manager for the Maternity Mates Programme. This role focuses on improving equity in maternity care for underserved women, leading a pilot program that enhances support and advocacy. You will work closely with NHS and Public Health stakeholders to ensure holistic care for pregnant women facing socioeconomic and cultural challenges. Join a passionate team committed to making a real difference in women's health and well-being. This part-time position offers an opportunity to impact lives positively while working in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in project management and leading community health initiatives.
  • Ability to work with diverse communities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the pilot of the Maternity Mates Programme and manage relationships with stakeholders.
  • Ensure integration of the programme into the wider maternity care system.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Advocacy

Counseling

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Relevant certifications in Project Management

Job description

Project Manager – Maternity Mates Programme (Croydon)
Croydon, Greater London (Hybrid)
£13,200 – £14,000 pro rata of £33,000-35,000
Part-time (2 days per week)
Contract (24 months)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of pregnant women facing barriers to equitable maternity care?

Sister Circle is a women-led charity based in London, working with women from diverse backgrounds living with complex situations and who are at the highest risk of poor healthcare. Whatever a woman’s circumstances, we walk alongside her as an individual, building trusting relationships that enable women to thrive mentally, physically, and socially.

Our support for women:

  1. Maternity Mates: one-to-one continuity of care support during pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatally by a trained local volunteer who may share experiences and speak up to 15 languages between them.
  2. Her Health: Advocacy in two languages for women who have experienced gender-based violence and female genital cutting.
  3. Healing Conversations: One-to-one trauma counselling in five languages and baby loss peer support.

Sister Circle is looking for a part-time Project Manager who is committed to tackling one of the most pressing challenges in women’s health today—improving equity and justice for underserved communities of women.

The Role

As our Project Manager, you will lead the pilot of our Maternity Mates Programme and key relationships with NHS and Public Health stakeholders and local partners in a new delivery area. You will ensure the Maternity Mates programme is integrated into the wider maternity care system, ensuring our beneficiaries receive holistic, joined-up support; improving experiences for pregnant women, often impacted by socioeconomic, linguistic, and cultural challenges.

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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025 at midday.

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