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Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Project Director - No2ndPlace (12 months fixed-term contract) role at Octagon1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Project Director - No2ndPlace (12 months fixed-term contract) role at OctagonDo you believe that sport can truly change the world?Hello. We are No2ndPlace and we fundamentally believe sport has the power to change the world. Our mission is to help the world win with a collective of sport''s leading thinkers, activists, creative minds and icons.A Bit About UsWere a small agency, but we are making a big impact.Through impactful campaigns, transformational partnerships and purposeful advisory, we use the power of sport to create enduring social change. Over the past few years we have helped sport bodies, brands and not-for-profits use the platform of sport to stand for more. Our projects are as diverse as they are impactful, including Changing the way that Football fans understand Sustainability through the FIFA Womens World Cup 2023Working with Standard Chartered to ensure that girls Play On and remain playing sport beyond the age of 14Supporting Women in the Pacific to benefit from safely accessing sport, through UN Women and our Project Golkipa pilotWorking with Mastercard to reshape the way they measure the impact of their partnerships to go beyond brand and business capital but also social impactTelling the story of the ever-changing journey of Womens Rugby in Fiji and the role it has in resetting gender perception and cultural norms in the Pacific with Oceania RugbyA Bit About This RoleWe are looking for a Project Director to support the team and to lead the day-to-day management of our key projects and client relationships.Enabling Social Impact at Every TurnTake the lead in the planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale social impact projects across Australia, the APAC region, and global markets. Whether the brief is local or global, youll ensure each project is delivered on time, on budget, and with impact at its core. From how we work to who we work with, we want you to seek out innovative ways to deliver every project ensuring that our projects deliver on the social impact objectives that sit at their heart.Lead our Project TeamsManage cross-functional project teams made up of internal staff, partner organisations, freelancers, and strategic advisors. Well look to you to bring people together, clarify direction, and keep everyone moving forward. As a leader, youll also oversee, support and mentor our Project Manager and other team members as they grow with us.Share our (and your) Point of View with the WorldFrom proprietary research to new program frameworks, were constantly pushing the boundaries of whats possible in sport and social impact. Youll support our Managing Director and Head of Social Impact in leading key internal and external initiatives that define our point of view, inform our partners, and provide growth opportunities.Keep the Engine Running SmoothlyTake an active role in overseeing the operations of the businessfrom finance to staffing and resourcing. Youll work with our team to ensure we have the structure and systems in place to scale responsibly and sustainably.A Bit About YouYou are passionate about sport, not just on the field but about the role that sport plays in our communities and our lives and want to be part of a collective driving change.We are hoping to add someone to our collective that isA deeply passionate, constantly curious, and active advocate for a range of social causes whether thats been built to date through work or personal experienceSomeone who wants to contribute to the big and small moments that impact on our world and create meaningful social change in communities7+ years of experience, ideally in an agency setting, with a focus on marketing, partnerships, or strategic collaborationsA clear and confident communicator, able to interpret and operate in a complex and fast paced systemA creative problem-solver with a practical mindset, able to develop thoughtful and innovative solutionsA trusted relationship builder who can confidently lead conversations with senior clients, internal specialists, and cross-functional teamsA self-motivated individual in a hybrid work settingIf you are motivated to learn, want to help drive our output in a start-up environment and work with a passionate group of people dedicated to creating change, we will ensure that you are set up to succeed.This is a fixed-term role for one year, with the potential for extension.No2ndPlace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strongly encourage members of the LGBTQIA+ and First Nations communities to apply for this position.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. 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