Programme Manager

Grade 5 – salary up to £ 32,500 pa pro rata

Full time – Fixed Term Contract to 31st December 2022

Based in London

This is an important Programme Management role that will be the driving force in the implementation and delivery of a brand new financial capability programme for children, young people and their parents. The Programme Manager will also be responsible for the management of other educator facing projects and programmes as agreed.

The Programme Manager will lead on the initial development and ongoing growth of the programme. They will manage relationships with multiple programme stakeholders (internal and external) and will also oversee the delivery of supporting services for schools and other organisations.

The successful candidate will be operationally, politically and commercially astute with considerable operational and financial skills and should be able to demonstrate their success in complex project management alongside an understanding of the challenges that face educational settings.

They will have the ability to think strategically and analytically, and be able to make quick and appropriate decisions to ensure the continuity of the project.

A previous track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical.

If you meet the requirements of the role and can start asap, please send your current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability (no more than 2 sides of A4) no later than midday on Monday 2nd March.

The Wolfson Foundation is a charity that awards grants to support excellence in the fields of science, health, heritage, humanities and the arts, with education and research underpinning everything that we do. We are one of the country’s largest funding charities, and in 2019 we allocated some £40m in grants.

We are recruiting for an important and exciting role: our Programme Manager (Heritage, Arts and Schools).

The post reports directly to the Head of Funding, line manages a Programme Officer and delivers all of our grant programmes in these areas, in line with our new Strategic Framework which will be launched in spring 2020. The key areas of focus are heritage, museums & galleries, libraries & archives, performing arts, as well as secondary schools. The role also provides support on the administration of the Wolfson History Prize.

The successful applicant will have an enthusiasm for the sectors covered by this role, and it is expected that they will have at least three years of experience in one or more of the programme areas. Some experience of grant-making would be preferred, although we recognise that the role is also likely to appeal to individuals looking to build on their experience in the cultural or educational sectors and take their first step into a philanthropic organisation.

Essential skills include outstanding organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly, managing a varied workload under pressure. The individual needs to be able to work effectively as part of a small team while also being capable of undertaking independent work. Creating and maintaining high quality relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at varying levels of seniority is critical.

The Foundation is able to offer £35,000-40,000 per annum as part of a competitive remuneration package, including private health insurance and pension contribution.

Further information about the role can be found in the job description

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV accompanied by a cover letter (addressed to the Chief Executive) which outlines why you are suited to this role and how you meet the skills and experience profile listed in the job description.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 11 March 2020.

It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 24 March 2020.

This is an exciting opportunity to plan, develop and manage the Trust fundraising programme at Muscular Dystrophy UK, through the development and delivery of fundraising strategies

Applicants

The successful applicant should have knowledge of trust fundraising processes along with experience of fundraising from trusts in the voluntary sector and working with key grantmakers.

Expectation in the role

• To continually develop and ensure the delivery of the strategic plan for the team to reflect the aims and objectives of the Charity’s overall strategy.
• To recruit, train, motivate and support the team effectively to ensure they are able to achieve high performance, growth and development, as well as the efficient and successful delivery of trusts income, including regular 1:1 meetings, monitoring and reviewing performance against agreed objectives.
• Monitor all current and newly-approved MDUK projects, working closely with the Director of Care, Campaigns and Support (CCS) to plan approaches effectively and liaise with relevant senior staff.
• To play an active part in the development of the charity.

Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.

About us

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to fight muscle-wasting conditions. We bring together more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions, affecting around 70,000 children and adults in the UK.

Benefits

We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, season ticket loan, ride to work scheme, health cash plan, and an employee assistance programme.

Location

This role is based at our office in Southwark, London. It is within a short walking distance of Southwark and Borough Tube stations. It is also a short distance from Waterloo Station, London Bridge Station and Blackfriars Station. We are also a 5 minute walk from the Tate Modern and Southbank, perfect place to go for lunch during the warm summer months.

In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button and send your CV with a covering letter detailing why you are best suited for the role.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we receive we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

People’s Health Trust believes in a world without health inequalities. We work to ensure that where you live does not unfairly reduce the length of your life, or the quality of your health.

The Trust was set up to address health inequalities in Great Britain and create fairer places in which to grow, live, work and age. Through our funding and support, we encourage resident-focused approaches as a means of addressing the underlying structural causes of health inequalities.

The Head of Programmes is a new post, responsible for the management of the Trust’s funding streams.  A major part of the role is to support the development of a culture of strong and active engagement with organisations we fund to ensure that we offer the best possible support to our funded partners.

As Head of Programmes, you will help to redefine processes and procedures whilst maintaining opportunities for continuous learning which contribute to programme development.

You will be experienced in leading and developing funding programmes.  You will also bring a good understanding of the impact of health inequalities and the complexities communities face in effecting change.

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the skills and experience we need, full details about the role and how to apply are on our website.

We very much welcome applications from people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds to this management team role.

Head of Programmes

Full-time at 35 hours (Office Based, London, UK)

Salary: £52,000 - £62,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Head of Programmes to strategically develop and lead on GamCare’s programme of engagement and awareness-raising projects.

After a number of successful fundraising initiatives in 2018/19, GamCare has developed several large-scale projects and significantly grown its engagement and awareness-raising activities in the past year. This growth has resulted in the formation of a Programmes Team, whose function is to deliver these varied projects coherently and consistently in line with GamCare’s mission and strategy. 

Programmes currently include two national programmes (focused on women and young people), seeking to raise awareness of gambling issues and provide outreach into communities, as well as several more developmental areas of work such as activity in the criminal justice system and with the armed forces community.  Funding is from a mixture of corporates, trusts and foundations and statutory sources.

As Head of Programmes you will lead this team with passion and energy, building commitment and driving a learning culture across it with a focus on knowledge sharing and evaluation.  You will have significant experience of project operations and oversight, including budgeting and risk management.  You will be able to think and engage strategically – ensuring projects fit into wider organisational goals, but with an operational focus, having a clear view across the projects and an eye for detail.

As the issue climbs the social, political and media agendas, it is an exciting time to join both GamCare and the gambling support sector as a whole. As Head of Programmes you will work closely with the Head of Development and Director of Development to identify and prioritise opportunities for further growth within this context. The successful candidate will be a senior leader able to communicate a clear vision and with a passion for supporting those affected by gambling harm.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Mike Kenward (Development Director). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 11th March 2020

Interview dates: 16th-18th March 2020

Interviews are scheduled to take place in London

Head of Development, Clinical Programmes
Official Charity for a Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Competitive Salary

Our client is the official charity of a Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, currently the top performing hospital trust in the UK.

The NHS Foundation Trust has been at the forefront of innovation ever since its inception, with many hospital ‘firsts’ in the areas of A&E, brain tumour extraction, radiation therapy, anaesthesia and it was the first Trust to trial a smartphone-linked electrocardiogram recorder to reduce stroke risk.

Our client is an ambitious and growing charity. It has recently completed a £12.5m fundraising campaign to fund a complete redevelopment of critical care services at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Through this campaign, a network of high profile, high-net-worth donors have been established, who are committed to supporting the Charity on future projects, both personally and through their networks.

The Head of Development, Clinical Programmes is a newly-created role reporting to the Fundraising Director and working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team. The focus will be to steward and expand the portfolio of donors for clinical programmes, working as part of the fundraising team to develop effective donor cultivation strategies. 

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of success in securing philanthropic gifts, with experience of working collaboratively across a complex organisation. S/he will have expertise in relationship management, outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, a confident approach and a passion for innovation in healthcare.

The Head of Development, Clinical Programmes is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to further their career, developing high-level relationships with major donors, leading clinicians, researchers and influencers, and to work on a range of inspirational projects that will shape the future of NHS healthcare.

This role is full-time but flexible working options will be considered for the right person.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please click the ‘Apply on Website’ button. You will be redirected to the Execucare website.

Execucare is a recruitment and executive search company working in the not-for-profit sector.

As Head of Programme Funding you will lead on raising income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations and Statutory sources to fund World Child Cancer’s programmatic work. Working closely with the Programmes Team you will research and identify potential funders and develop comprehensive funding proposals. You will also produce appropriate and timely reports.

The post holder will be focussed on the income, passionate about World Child Cancer’s vision, with a keen eye for detail.

This role will have a direct impact on the number of children with cancer we are able to support in the future. We need someone with ambition, drive and passion who is hungry to grow income further.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Programme Manager with a strong technical background to lead a team of technical staff across priority sectors in our expanding Disaster Risk Management (DRM) unit.

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity. We work to give every child the same chance in life.

In this role, you will support the objectives of the unit by leading on technical strategic workstreams to complement the programme development and management of the wider team. Our aim is to ensure that we are seen as a ‘go to’ National Office to support high quality disaster risk management programming in key thematic areas of Cash and Voucher Assistance, Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience, Education in Emergencies, Child Protection in Emergencies and Gender in Emergencies. You will therefore need to demonstrate solid experience in at least two of these areas.

We are looking for candidates who can evidence the ability to collaborate effectively, not only with internal colleagues, but also with external stakeholders, as you will be expected to participate in relevant UK networks, working groups and coordination mechanisms in the humanitarian sector. Together with other Programme Managers, you will ensure that the technical team members work together to develop high quality projects and proposals, particularly for institutional funding opportunities. You’ll therefore have great management skills, with the ability to motivate a team and to harness their strengths and talents to deliver measurable success.

This role involves extensive Travel (30% of the time) outside the UK to support disaster response. 

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. Please refer closely to the Person Specification section during your application, to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

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The deadline for applications is 9:00am on 2 March 2020.

Interviews will take place in the week beginning 9 March 2020.

Due to the nature of our work with children and young people, we follow rigorous child safeguarding policies and procedures in our recruitment process. As a result, some of our roles are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee or volunteer; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Senior Programme Manager (Youth Outreach Programme)

Full time at 35 hours, Office Based, London, UK

Salary: £42,000 - £52,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. It’s flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare seeks a Senior Programme Manager to oversee the expansion of the programme as well as its continued success across the UK.

The SPM will continue to strategically develop the Programme to ensure that impact is maximised, the programme is championed, both internally and externally, and that all aspects work effectively together and alongside GamCare’s other services, programmes and operations.  The post holder will seek out innovative development opportunities and use their significant networking skills to ensure the continued success of the programme.

The postholder will be a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced programme manager with excellent communication and planning skills. They will need to be able to engage and work with a wide range of staff and stakeholders, and be a strong champion of activities in a quickly changing landscape.

GamCare’s central London office is a friendly, collaborative and energetic environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead GamCare’s Youth Outreach Programme, oversee its successful expansion and continue to strategically develop the Programme.
• Provide strategic oversight of the whole Programme, ensuring that it demonstrates impact and continues to attract funding opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with networks of stakeholders to champion the programme and generate external support.
• Identify and pursue innovative development opportunities; leading the programme in lucrative new directions as opportunities arise.
• Provide line management of the Youth Outreach Manager, Northern Ireland Development Manager and Digital Communications Manager, as well as oversight of the wider Programme Team of c.25 staff.
• Hold accountability for the Programme operating within timescales and budgets, and for meeting the KPIs set by the funder.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Jenny Brace (Head of Programmes). Application forms forwarded to this email will not be accepted.

There is no application deadline for this role.  Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a periodic rolling basis.  If you do not hear back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that we will not be taking your application any further at this time.

HeadStart Programme Manager, 37 hours per week
London or Leeds
Grade 3 (lower): £26,682 - £29,280 per annum (Leeds)
Grade 3 (lower): £30,253 - £32,851 per annum including Inner London Weighting (London)

Permanent contracts in London and Leeds

HeadStart is a bold initiative, which seeks to address the challenges of social segregation and youth employability in society. Delivered by Family Action, the HeadStart programme offers diverse groups of 16-19 year olds the opportunity to develop their employability skills through volunteering and professional workshops and then rewards their social action with interviews for paid work with partner businesses.

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic HeadStart Programme Manager who will use their excellent skills in people and project management to set up and deliver the HeadStart programme in their region.

HeadStart is going through an exciting period of transition and growth; therefore, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate their ability to flourish in an innovative and changeable environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an entrepreneurial and innovative team, grow in a dynamic and supportive environment and contribute to an exciting programme for social change.

Our Values:

People focus, mutual respect, excellence in all we do and a can-do attitude. 

If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

- A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A full induction and on-going quality training
- The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
- Flexible working hours
- Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

For information on the filtering criteria and further information about the role, including the benefits we offer, please select the apply button shown and download the person and job spec prior to completing your application.

Closing date: 5th March 2020, 10am
Interview date: TBC

Family Action offers good working conditions, a comprehensive training programme and final salary pension scheme. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager, Youth Employment Programme Manager, Social Mobility Programme Manager, Regional Programme Manager, or Employability Programme Manager.

Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust (RGHT) was formed in May 2014, to strengthen the management of important historic buildings and community assets in the Royal Borough.

Our purpose is to advance people’s understanding of the history and heritage of the Royal Borough of Greenwich and surrounding area; to conserve the heritage assets in the trust’s care and ensure that these assets – buildings and landscape, collections and archives – and the history of the Royal Borough are shared with as many people as possible. Our regular activities include learning and participation – formal and informal history and heritage learning activities (in reach and outreach); visitor services – public access to Charlton House, exhibitions and events; care of heritage assets – working with partners to manage the assets in our care; and working with volunteers.

In this role, you will use your skills to develop new audiences to celebrate the heritage assets in the care of the trust. You will understand audiences commercially, as well as from a cultural sector perspective and be able to work closely with a diverse stakeholder community, including trustees and external consultants.

As part of our leadership team you will drive strategic change, identifying programme opportunities and growing our audiences using your understanding of audience data collection and evaluation.

You will create new projects and lead a team to successfully deliver events such as the National Lottery Heritage Funded project, ‘Meet the Collections’, generating commercial and charitable income. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience in a programming role and success having created innovative and popular programmes with cross-platform activities, for example, events, conferences and exhibitions.

The London Community Foundation is looking for an experienced grants professional to join us as Programme Manager. 

The London Community Foundation is the charity for London’s grassroots. We specialise in supporting community-based organisations focused on helping disadvantaged London, including those affected by child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime. We are an independent charity and one of over 1500 Community Foundations worldwide and a member of the network of 48 Community Foundations in the UK.

This important role is perfect for someone looking for a chance to use their skills to maximise their personal and social impact. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a portfolio of grant programmes which support community-based groups across London to achieve social impact. LCF plays a crucial role bringing together community-based organisations and donors, made up of a mixture of corporate partners, individual philanthropists, statutory bodies, and other trusts and foundations. This brings a complexity that requires a sharp mind, great attention to detail, and flexibility in approach. This person will need to become an expert in a range of issues affecting London and will use this knowledge to raise awareness about how community organisations are making a difference. This role will entail relationship building with high value donors, report writing and collaboration. Gathering intelligence in specific thematic areas and working closely with donors to enable the retention, renewal and growth of funds will be important components of this role. This person will be key to nurturing relationships with external stakeholders including local authorities, donors, charities and voluntary groups to widen understanding and to further the work of LCF.

A thorough understanding of the social sector is key, and a grant making background is essential. You will be somebody who is willing and able to learn quickly, who thrives in a complex business environment. The ideal person will have had experience of managing multiple projects, cultivating external relationships, adapting to diverse audiences, and will not be flustered by deadlines.

You will be flexible in your approach to work and able to cope with a dynamic environment in which priorities can quickly change. You will have a can-do attitude and positive outlook, but also be assertive when you think there’s a better way to do something. It’s an exciting time at LCF. We are busy working on modernising our operations and processes to maximise their impact for  donors and beneficiaries alike. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in that process. This role represents a superb opportunity for a proactive and talented person to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to making a difference.

We welcome applications from BAME candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team. Previous applicants need not apply.

Salary c£32k, with up to 10% pension and 25 days annual leave. Deadline 9am 3 March

Peace Direct is looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to oversee all major projects which are part of the organisation’s international programmes portfolio and to ensure their effective management.

This is an exciting opportunity for somebody who is passionate about supporting locally led peacebuilding, has experience overseeing a complex portfolio of projects and is able to hit the ground running to take over the management of projects, as well as contribute to programme development.

As International Programmes Manager, you will be part of the International Programmes team and work with Programme Officers and partners to oversee and support effective peacebuilding projects. You will have oversight of several large projects, so we expect the successful candidate to have excellent project management and organisational skills, brilliant interpersonal skills and the ability to think creatively.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar or relevant role, as well as management experience. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for our mission to support local efforts to build peace.

The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English and French.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 28th February 2020.

Only completed applications will be accepted and only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

Job title: Country Programmes Coordinator

Location: UK with frequent travel to Africa and Asia

Contract type: Full Time 37.5 hrs, One Year Fixed Term

Reporting to: Country Programmes Manager

Responsible for: None

About the role

The Country Programmes Coordinator (CPC) will support the development, management and oversight of THET’s country programmes. The Country Programmes Coordinator post is UK-based and is a part of a growing Country Programmes Team at THET. The CPC reports to the Country Programmes Manager, and works closely with specific country teams across the six countries in Africa and Asia where we are currently active.  CPCs play a critical role in ensuring the quality and sustainability of our work and are required to apply a range of skills: in proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, and programme delivery.

Accountability and Working relationships

The Country Programmes Coordinator is accountable to the Country Programmes Manager and will work closely with the other members of the Country Program team and Finance. In addition, this post has considerable interaction with members of the UK Head office and Country staff based overseas.

Main resposibilities

New programme development

• Contribute to the design of new projects and programmes.
• Lead proposal preparation and completion, including coordinating the production of specific proposals
• Develop proposals for a range of donor types (institutional, corporates, trusts and foundations) in relation to country programme projects.
• Contribute to the tracking of funding opportunities relevant to country programmes as appropriate.
• Develop and nurture relationships with potential and existing donors, partner organisations and consultants.

Programme Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support project monitoring and evaluation as requested by country teams.
• Lead on annual reviews of country programmes as required
• Contribute to project reports and programme reviews, as appropriate.

Programme delivery and management

• Partner the Country Directors in tracking the implementation of projects and programmes, ensuring that deadline are met and our responsibilities to donors fulfilled.
• Where appropriate, contribute to specific aspects of programme delivery or management in identified country programmes.
• Ensure each country programme has an adequate risk register and that risks are reviewed regularly.
• Partner Country Directors to deliver and report on the progress of the country offices in implementing the annual workplan and their Country Strategies,
• Ensure any concerns with programme delivery are raised with Head of Programmes and Development
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Finance and procurement

• Liaise with the finance team and in-country team to ensure that effective financial management and reporting systems are in place and deadlines respected.
• Support equipment procurement for country programmes where required.

Development and implementation of quality programme management approaches

• Contribute to the development of organisational quality programme management approaches, involving the development of policies, tools and guidance.
• Support the implementation of the quality programme management policies.
• Support the periodic reviews of quality programme management policies and tools and adapt where necessary.

Country programmes representation and strategic alliances

• Represent Country Programmes in international or UK based discussions or events as required.

• Play a lead role in forming and maintaining working relationship with UK or internationally based partners, and / or INGOs with programmes or interests in our Country Programmes

General

• Act as a point of contact for Honorary Advisers engaged in specific countries and programmes.
• As part of the Country Programmes team, facilitate smooth operational, coordination and communication between THET’s head office in London and Country
• Facilitate learning and sharing of good practice across country programmes.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans, policies and position paper.
• Support the Country Programmes team in updating security information and policies in the countries that the CPC works with.
• Contribute to cross-team activities as appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential

Qualification:

A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.

Experience:

Experience of working closely with country teams to deliver strategic plans and manage risks.

Experience of developing and cultivating relationships with donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Project coordination, administration and the project management cycle.

Proposal development and donor tracking.

Donor liaison, including corporates.

Budget preparation, tracking or monitoring.

Knowledge

Understanding of international development and global health issues.

Knowledge of full project management cycle.

Awareness of Monitoring and Evaluation principles.

How to apply

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter through the following link by midnight Wednesday 08th March 2020.

The applicant must have current and valid right to live and work in the UK.