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Waterlooville, Hampshire (Hybrid)
£60,000 - £72,000 per year depending on experience
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Programme Manager
£60,000–£72,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Join The Borrow Foundation and help improve children's oral health worldwide. We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead our international grant-making programmes, build strategic partnerships and work with organisations including the World Health Organization to reduce oral health inequalities.

ROLE

The Programme Manager will play a key, hands-on operational role in the development, delivery, and management of the Foundation’s grant-making portfolio, including collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), advocacy initiatives, and support for oral health meetings and events. Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO), trustees, grant applicants, research partners, and funded organisations, the postholder will lead the coordination and management of the grant programmes.

In addition to oversing grant programme delivery, the role will play a key part in promoting the Foundation’s research activities, funding opportunities, partnerships, and impact across the oral health, research, charitable, and wider stakeholder communities. The postholder will help strengthen the Foundation’s profile and visibility, support stakeholder engagement, and develop strategic relationships that enhance the reach and impact of the Foundation’s work. The role may require occasional national and international travel.

Reporting lines

The Programme Manager will report to the Director of Finance and Operations and will have one direct report.

Key responsibilities

Grant programme management

  • Lead the operational management and delivery of the Foundation’s grant programmes and other funding activities, supporting global and regional initiatives.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with funded organisations, researchers, applicants, academic institutions, charities, and external stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Manage the grant programme timelines, processes, and workflows to ensure effective and timely delivery.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of grant-making processes, policies, and systems.
  • Prepare application summaries, briefing papers, and assessment documentation for Board and panel review.
  • Liaise closely with the DFO, trustees, reviewers, and assessment panels to facilitate fair and robust grant assessment and decision-making processes.
  • Communicate funding decisions and feedback to applicants professionally and sensitively.
  • Support the DFO and trustees in strategic planning activities relating to the grant programme.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen programme impact, efficiency, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Monitor funded projects and evaluate programme outcomes and impact against strategic objectives.

Grant promotion, communications and stakeholder engagement

  • Lead the development and delivery of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, including website content, social media, impact reports, promotional materials, and stakeholder communications.
  • Represent the Foundation at conferences, meetings, workshops, and sector events, delivering presentations and speaking on matters relating to the Foundation’s work where appropriate.

Governance and Board support

  • Support Board and committee processes, including agenda planning, report preparation, governance documentation, and presenting key programme updates where required.
  • Contribute to drafting meeting minutes and maintaining accurate records relating to governance, programme, and grant-making activities.  

Enquiries and organisational support

  • Manage programme-related enquiries and support the effective day-to-day operation of the Foundation.

Person specification

Essential skills and experience

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience in public health, health sciences, charity management, research administration, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of the oral health or public health field
  • Understanding of grant-making and research funding environments, including academic partnerships and peer review processes.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including researchers, applicants, trustees, and partner organisations.
  • Organisational and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team environment, exercising sound judgement.
  • Good IT and digital communication skills.

Desirable

  • Experience supporting Boards, committees, or governance structures.
  • Sound understanding of research funding processes, peer review, or grant assessment methodologies.
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluating funded programmes and demonstrating impact.
  • Postgraduate qualification in public health, global health or a related discipline.


 

Organisation
The Borrow Foundation View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 03 July 2026
Closing date: 31 July 2026 at 12:25
Tags: International Development, Policy, Project Management, Education, Global Health, Health / Medical, Partnerships, Programme Management, Public Health, Research, Grants, Governance / Management

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