The Royal Foundation
About The Royal Foundation The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and individuals to address society s greatest challenges. Under the leadership of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, our initiatives are driven by world-class research, long-term partnerships, and a commitment to measurable, scalable impact. The Role: The Royal Foundation is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating and delivering strategic projects across Homewards priority thematic areas: homes; funding and finance; employment; early intervention; data; and changing the narrative. Reporting into the Senior Project Manager and working closely with colleagues across the programme, the Project Manager for Strategic Delivery is a vital role as we deliver ambitious cross-location initiatives that tackle homelessness. They will be based within the core Homewards team but will work closely with other Foundation teams, Kensington Palace, and external delivery partners. Role Description and Core Responsibilities Establishing and overseeing the project management processes required to ensure effective delivery of projects within the six strategic initiatives areas Coordinating delivery efforts with the Homewards Activator partners (and other external delivery partners) to ensure strategies and commitments are deployed on the ground within the six Homewards locations Taking ownership for the successful delivery of allocated strategic projects Monitoring and reporting on delivery of strategic projects against agreed timelines, ensuring risks, assumptions, dependencies, and actions are identified, tracked, and resolved Organising programme and stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas/papers, managing logistics and producing minutes as required Build and maintain relationships with appropriate internal and external stakeholders, and support the day-to-day management of the stakeholder ecosystem Chairing key programme update meetings, working with senior colleagues on agendas and ensuring actions and captured and carried out Promoting a strong partnership/team ethos and collaborative ways of working both within the programme team and wider Homewards partnership Undertaking other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and level of this post. Playing an active broader role in the programme team, working collaboratively to offer ideas on strategy and operational design Relevant Knowledge, Experience, and Personal Qualities Experience & Skills Strong project and budget management experience Comfortable in fast-paced, complex environments Proficient in MS Office; familiar with tools like Trello, Monday . com (desirable) Skilled in stakeholder management Relevant sector experience (e.g. charity, homelessness, local government) (desirable) Personal Qualities Collaborative, confident, and influential Adaptable, organised, and proactive Clear communicator with a positive, solution-focused mindset About Homewards In June 2023, Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales launched Homewards. Homewards is a transformative five-year programme, working with six locations, to demonstrate that together it s possible to end homelessness making it rare, brief and unrepeated. The Royal Foundation has selected six flagship locations across the UK and formed Coalitions of committed organisations and people from their public, private and voluntary sectors: Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Lambeth, Newport, Northern Ireland, and Sheffield. Application Process- Closing Date 28th July 2025 A cover letter (one page) explaining a) your motivation for applying for the role and b) what skills and experience you will bring to the role and the Foundation. Your CV (max two pages). The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Salary: £38K to £45K DOE Location: Central London office/Hybrid (60% office, 40% WFH). Occasional travel within the UK Contract type: 3 Year FTC Holiday: 25 days per annum + BH Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan
About The Royal Foundation The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and individuals to address society s greatest challenges. Under the leadership of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, our initiatives are driven by world-class research, long-term partnerships, and a commitment to measurable, scalable impact. The Role: The Royal Foundation is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating and delivering strategic projects across Homewards priority thematic areas: homes; funding and finance; employment; early intervention; data; and changing the narrative. Reporting into the Senior Project Manager and working closely with colleagues across the programme, the Project Manager for Strategic Delivery is a vital role as we deliver ambitious cross-location initiatives that tackle homelessness. They will be based within the core Homewards team but will work closely with other Foundation teams, Kensington Palace, and external delivery partners. Role Description and Core Responsibilities Establishing and overseeing the project management processes required to ensure effective delivery of projects within the six strategic initiatives areas Coordinating delivery efforts with the Homewards Activator partners (and other external delivery partners) to ensure strategies and commitments are deployed on the ground within the six Homewards locations Taking ownership for the successful delivery of allocated strategic projects Monitoring and reporting on delivery of strategic projects against agreed timelines, ensuring risks, assumptions, dependencies, and actions are identified, tracked, and resolved Organising programme and stakeholder meetings, preparing agendas/papers, managing logistics and producing minutes as required Build and maintain relationships with appropriate internal and external stakeholders, and support the day-to-day management of the stakeholder ecosystem Chairing key programme update meetings, working with senior colleagues on agendas and ensuring actions and captured and carried out Promoting a strong partnership/team ethos and collaborative ways of working both within the programme team and wider Homewards partnership Undertaking other duties that may, from time to time, be necessary and compatible with the nature and level of this post. Playing an active broader role in the programme team, working collaboratively to offer ideas on strategy and operational design Relevant Knowledge, Experience, and Personal Qualities Experience & Skills Strong project and budget management experience Comfortable in fast-paced, complex environments Proficient in MS Office; familiar with tools like Trello, Monday . com (desirable) Skilled in stakeholder management Relevant sector experience (e.g. charity, homelessness, local government) (desirable) Personal Qualities Collaborative, confident, and influential Adaptable, organised, and proactive Clear communicator with a positive, solution-focused mindset About Homewards In June 2023, Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales launched Homewards. Homewards is a transformative five-year programme, working with six locations, to demonstrate that together it s possible to end homelessness making it rare, brief and unrepeated. The Royal Foundation has selected six flagship locations across the UK and formed Coalitions of committed organisations and people from their public, private and voluntary sectors: Aberdeen, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Lambeth, Newport, Northern Ireland, and Sheffield. Application Process- Closing Date 28th July 2025 A cover letter (one page) explaining a) your motivation for applying for the role and b) what skills and experience you will bring to the role and the Foundation. Your CV (max two pages). The Royal Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and therefore is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and diversity and to tackle any forms of discrimination within our working environment, whether on grounds of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, disability, age, class, religion or belief. These principles underpin our professional behaviour and are embedded in our policies, procedures, day-to-day practices and external relationships. We therefore welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. Salary: £38K to £45K DOE Location: Central London office/Hybrid (60% office, 40% WFH). Occasional travel within the UK Contract type: 3 Year FTC Holiday: 25 days per annum + BH Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Benefits: Pension scheme (non-contributory), private medical insurance, life insurance, season ticket loan
The Royal Foundation
About The Royal Foundation The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and people to address society's greatest challenges together. Led by our Principals, The Prince and Princess of Wales, our work is built on world-class research, long-term partnerships, and measurable, scalable impact. United for Wildlife The programme was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2014. It aims to make it impossible for traffickers to transport, finance, or profit from illegal wildlife products. By working collaboratively with the transport and finance sectors, building partnerships with law enforcement and NGOs, United for Wildlife is disrupting this criminal network globally. United for Wildlife created the Financial Taskforce to engage with the industry to create a collaborative forum through which practical and achievable actions can be taken to tackle this pernicious trade, including a "follow the money" approach and sequential financial crime investigation in relation to suspected IWT activity. In 2020, United for Wildlife developed a new strategy focussing on the expansion of the network, coordinating industry expertise, and embedding best practise across the sector. Reporting to the programme lead and working closely with the Chair of the Financial Taskforce and Transport Taskforce Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver and enhance this strategy. Role description and core responsibilities Management of the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, working with the Taskforce members and other partners to develop the programme and support the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of agreed activities, within budget and on time. Building and maintaining close relationships with partners and stakeholders as relevant to the Financial Taskforce, ensuring a regular and timely flow of communication and engagement. To act as the central contact point for all Financial Taskforce members and new signatories. To engage and present to high-level senior executives of the Financial Taskforce (current and prospective), regulatory bodies, and other organisations (e.g. NGOs) to support collaboration to counter the IWT. You will also support the Chair of the Financial Taskforce's engagement with c-suite leaders from FTSE100 and equivalent stakeholders. Developing and executing new initiatives relevant to the finance sector to increase their ability to counter the IWT. Managing the reporting, monitoring, and evaluation process to ensure that the Taskforce can respond swiftly and adapt to changing circumstances. Organising regular UfW 'spotlights' (i.e. briefing sessions and workshops) and Financial Taskforce meetings, including within the regions. This includes developing meeting agendas and other relevant documents. Briefing internal and external senior stakeholders on the activities and impact of the programme. Assisting with the preparation of briefing materials and documents for the Board of Trustees and HRH The Duke of Cambridge. Supporting the Head of Programme in budget tracking and reporting to feed into the annual planning process, accounting and audit process, and fundraising. Relevant knowledge and experience In-depth knowledge of the financial services sector and a thorough understanding of financial crime compliance (including AML), demonstrated from previous roles (essential). Proven ability to manage complex projects (essential), including those international in scope (desirable). Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk proactively (essential). Experience of building effective and productive relationships involving multi-stakeholder groups, including private companies, governmental organisations, and the third sector (essential). Proven ability to tailor your message and delivery based on the audience (essential). Ability to translate strategic intent into operational goals - including understanding the practical implementation of operationalising projects within the financial services sector (essential). Experience of working on project/s related to conservation (desirable). Personal qualities A proven ability to engage with senior management/leadership confidently and credibly in the financial services sector and work with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing people together to work towards a common goal. Strong presentation and writing skills, combining an ability to interpret and clearly present both qualitative and quantitative information. Confident verbal communicator, including both large and small audience presentations. A rigorous approach, teamed with an ability to be agile and respond to events/opportunities as they emerge. A willingness to 'roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. A quick learner and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation; the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach. This post is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK (if based here). Overseas applications will be considered. Please note, that this job description is subject to change. With any significant change, we will ensure this is discussed with you before any final approvals and or commitments.
About The Royal Foundation The Royal Foundation mobilises leaders, businesses, and people to address society's greatest challenges together. Led by our Principals, The Prince and Princess of Wales, our work is built on world-class research, long-term partnerships, and measurable, scalable impact. United for Wildlife The programme was founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in 2014. It aims to make it impossible for traffickers to transport, finance, or profit from illegal wildlife products. By working collaboratively with the transport and finance sectors, building partnerships with law enforcement and NGOs, United for Wildlife is disrupting this criminal network globally. United for Wildlife created the Financial Taskforce to engage with the industry to create a collaborative forum through which practical and achievable actions can be taken to tackle this pernicious trade, including a "follow the money" approach and sequential financial crime investigation in relation to suspected IWT activity. In 2020, United for Wildlife developed a new strategy focussing on the expansion of the network, coordinating industry expertise, and embedding best practise across the sector. Reporting to the programme lead and working closely with the Chair of the Financial Taskforce and Transport Taskforce Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver and enhance this strategy. Role description and core responsibilities Management of the United for Wildlife Financial Taskforce, working with the Taskforce members and other partners to develop the programme and support the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of agreed activities, within budget and on time. Building and maintaining close relationships with partners and stakeholders as relevant to the Financial Taskforce, ensuring a regular and timely flow of communication and engagement. To act as the central contact point for all Financial Taskforce members and new signatories. To engage and present to high-level senior executives of the Financial Taskforce (current and prospective), regulatory bodies, and other organisations (e.g. NGOs) to support collaboration to counter the IWT. You will also support the Chair of the Financial Taskforce's engagement with c-suite leaders from FTSE100 and equivalent stakeholders. Developing and executing new initiatives relevant to the finance sector to increase their ability to counter the IWT. Managing the reporting, monitoring, and evaluation process to ensure that the Taskforce can respond swiftly and adapt to changing circumstances. Organising regular UfW 'spotlights' (i.e. briefing sessions and workshops) and Financial Taskforce meetings, including within the regions. This includes developing meeting agendas and other relevant documents. Briefing internal and external senior stakeholders on the activities and impact of the programme. Assisting with the preparation of briefing materials and documents for the Board of Trustees and HRH The Duke of Cambridge. Supporting the Head of Programme in budget tracking and reporting to feed into the annual planning process, accounting and audit process, and fundraising. Relevant knowledge and experience In-depth knowledge of the financial services sector and a thorough understanding of financial crime compliance (including AML), demonstrated from previous roles (essential). Proven ability to manage complex projects (essential), including those international in scope (desirable). Demonstrated ability to identify and manage risk proactively (essential). Experience of building effective and productive relationships involving multi-stakeholder groups, including private companies, governmental organisations, and the third sector (essential). Proven ability to tailor your message and delivery based on the audience (essential). Ability to translate strategic intent into operational goals - including understanding the practical implementation of operationalising projects within the financial services sector (essential). Experience of working on project/s related to conservation (desirable). Personal qualities A proven ability to engage with senior management/leadership confidently and credibly in the financial services sector and work with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to work effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, bringing people together to work towards a common goal. Strong presentation and writing skills, combining an ability to interpret and clearly present both qualitative and quantitative information. Confident verbal communicator, including both large and small audience presentations. A rigorous approach, teamed with an ability to be agile and respond to events/opportunities as they emerge. A willingness to 'roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. A quick learner and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. The Royal Foundation is a high-profile organisation; the successful candidate will appreciate the importance of discretion and confidentiality and have a mature and professional approach. This post is subject to receipt of two satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK (if based here). Overseas applications will be considered. Please note, that this job description is subject to change. With any significant change, we will ensure this is discussed with you before any final approvals and or commitments.
