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Funding

We fund and work in partnership with a range of organisations, collectives and individuals in pursuit of our mission.

Our current approach to funding

JRF’s external grants are largely tied to specific projects under our 3 focus areas. In 2025 we want to make more unrestricted grants, putting an additional £50 million to £100 million behind our mission-focused work over the coming 5-10 years.

Most of our funding is by invitation but we occasionally issue calls for proposals below.

Call for applications: Project Manager – Sea Change, Hartlepool

JRF is seeking a freelance Project Manager to join the Sea Change team in Hartlepool from September 2025, providing extra capacity, coordination and expertise to help us deliver this ambitious, community-driven project.

What’s the project about?

Sea Change works alongside people in Hartlepool to connect, share experiences and imagine a fairer future for the town—one shaped by the people who live here. This role will help us keep activity on track, create strong project systems, and ensure our work is well-coordinated across partners and communities.

The Project Manager will:

  • manage project planning, timelines, budgets and risks
  • coordinate across the core Sea Change team and partners
  • support programming and learning capture
  • provide administrative support such as scheduling and minuting meetings.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for an experienced project management professional with:

  • excellent organisational and communication skills
  • experience managing multiple projects and partnerships
  • flexibility to adapt as the work evolves
  • the ability to attend face-to-face meetings in Hartlepool when needed.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from marginalised communities to apply. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Contract and budget

  • Start: September 2025
  • 2.5 days per week for 12 months, with potential to extend
  • Day rate: £360 (plus expenses)
  • Hybrid working, with some in-person work in Hartlepool.

How to apply

Send either a written application (max 900 words) or a video (max 3 minutes) answering:

  • How do you meet the criteria of the brief?
  • Why are you interested in working on the Sea Change project?
  • How would you set up your project management system for this role?

Read the full brief here.

Email applications to darren.leighton@jrf.org.uk by 9pm, 2 September 2025. Interviews will be held week commencing 15 September.

Our funded work