Project Manager Chain of Hope (Charity) Six-month fixed term contract 3 days per week £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Hybrid, 1 day per week in London office (W6 0NB) Interviews, early September Chain of Hope is an international children's charity that provides life-saving cardiac care to children from developing and war-torn countries who would otherwise have no access to the treatment they need. The charity connects medical experts from around the world to deliver vital care through volunteer surgical teams, training programmes, and patient transfers to centres of excellence. Since its founding in 1996, Chain of Hope has helped thousands of children receive essential treatment and continues to expand its reach. The charity's work is supported by generous donors, partners, and supporters, many of whom engage through flagship fundraising events such as Share Your Heart. Charity People are seeking a Project Manager to lead the delivery of Share Your Heart, a major donor campaign and art exhibition for this charity. This initiative invites artists and public figures to create heart themed artworks, which will be exhibited and auctioned at the Saatchi Gallery in February 2026. The event includes a private reception, live auction, public exhibition, and online auction. This role involves working closely with the CEO, Fundraising Manager, and wider team to coordinate all aspects of the campaign. It is a unique opportunity for an experienced events professional with a passion for the arts and strong project management skills to contribute to a high-profile initiative within a respected international charity. Responsibilities: Managing the project timeline and budget, ensuring key milestones are met Identifying and approaching artists, celebrities and high net worth individuals to secure artwork contributions Liaising with galleries and agents to gather biographies and artwork details Overseeing the cataloguing, photography, and framing of artwork Coordinating with the venue and vendors to deliver the exhibition and event Supporting sponsorship outreach and engagement Collaborating on communications including invitations, brochures, email updates, and PR Overseeing guest list management and ticketing Leading volunteer recruitment, briefing, and support Supervising logistics including transport, packing, and supplies Managing on-the-ground event delivery including installation, registration, and troubleshooting Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications, and operations teams You will bring: Proven experience in project and event management Knowledge or experience in the art sector is desirable Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines Experience working with committees and senior stakeholders Excellent attention to detail and communication skills Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to work independently Willingness to support wider fundraising activities, including the Gala Ball and Carol Concert Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel; CRM/database experience is an advantage Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for key events This role would be suited to a strong relationship builder who has managed projects and campaigns in the sector, and events. You will possess excellent project, organisational, writing and communication skills. To apply for this role please reach out with your CV in the first instance. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to create a tailored cover letter as part of your application. This role closes on 1 st

September, with applications being sent prior to this on a rolling basis, so please do not delay if this role is of interest. Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.