Skills

Communication Leadership Project Management Recruitment

Job Specifications

Special Projects Manager (CEO's Office)

Salary banding: PS45,000-PS50,000 + benefits

Hybrid (3 days in the office, City of London)

Boffin Recruitment are supporting a leading membership organisation in the UK education sector to appoint a Special Projects Manager to the CEO's Office.

This is a key position working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, responsible for coordinating and delivering a range of strategic, cross-cutting projects that underpin the organisation's mission and strategic goals.

About the role

Working closely with the CEO, this role will:

Lead and deliver high-impact projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
Translate strategic briefs from the CEO into actionable project plans, tracking progress against agreed milestones.
Manage project risks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and compliance standards.
Build strong relationships with internal teams, members, and external partners to support successful project delivery.
Prepare reports, updates and presentations for the CEO, board and leadership team.
Act as the first point of contact for the CEO's office, coordinating internal communications and supporting cross-team collaboration.
Undertake office management duties, ensuring effective coordination of activities within the CEO's office and supporting smooth day-to-day operations.
Serve as secretariat for key internal meetings, including the weekly Leadership Team and monthly Performance Review meetings.
Handle sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism at all times.

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Strong project management experience, ideally across multiple workstreams.
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and confidence preparing reports and presentations for senior audiences.
Experience working directly with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
A collaborative and adaptable approach, with sound judgement and discretion.
High standards of professionalism, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude.
Experience within a membership organisation, association, or higher education environment is desirable.

Salary, benefits and process

Salary: PS45,000-PS50,000 (dependent on experience)
Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the Central London office.
Full-time, permanent position with a friendly, collaborative team culture.
Two-stage interview process, including a short task at the final stage.
Application deadline: 31 October 2025 (interviews may take place earlier).

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining how your skills and experience match the role. Shortlisted candidates will receive full details and the organisation's job description in confidence.

About the Company

We're Boffins in the field of recruitment. With a wealth of industry knowledge we are able to advise and guide you through the recruitment process. We are incredibly proud of the service we provide and the relationships we have with our clients and candidates alike. We believe our honest, consultative approach is the reason people love us! We believe in really getting to know you and understanding your objectives. We ask the right questions to get under the skin of your brief which means we deliver every time. Team Boffin wo... Know more