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Home-based with frequent national and occasional international travel and overnight stays up to 2-3 times a month.

The ideal candidate will be based close to good transport links and able to get to London easily, with a full, clean driving licence

Salary £41,500

12-month contract with potential for extension

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Excellent benefits package including:

• Flexible working
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days p/a after 5 years’ service
• Gym breaks twice a week during work hours
• Pension (employer contribution 6%)
• Access to employee assistance programme

UWUK is a registered UK charity that believes all individuals should be empowered to reach their full potential. 

We are part of United Way Worldwide, a global network supporting communities around the world in more than 40 countries. Communities face similar challenges, but each requires a unique approach to solving them. Harnessing experience and learnings from United Way Worldwide, UWUK uses local knowledge and global expertise to implement the very best community programmes across the UK and is constantly evolving to meet complex needs in diverse communities.

Driven by local need, UWUK works with charity partners, businesses and individuals to provide everything a community needs to thrive (education, financial stability and health), providing support in the form of place-based collective impact. We deliver a range of bespoke projects, building cross-sector partnerships with local businesses and  small, local charities who are experts in understanding and meeting the needs of the communities where they work.

The Programmes & Partnerships Manager leads UWUK’s delivery team, works closely with the CEO on relationship development and supports strategic planning. As part of a small team of five, the Programmes & Partnerships Manager will be a strong team player and problem solver, with initiative, reliability and high emotional intelligence.

Key responsibilities

Programme design, delivery and growth: Ensure the successful delivery of programmes, monitor and report on impact, oversee project budgets and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and charity regulations. You will support the growth of programmes by creating, developing and writing proposals, and travel throughout the UK to support project delivery.

Partnership development: Assist the CEO to secure cross sector partnerships through scoping and developing proposals, building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, partners, schools and charities across the UK.

Supporting fundraising events, campaigns and other fundraising activities.

Line management: Manage the programmes team (x 2 posts), supporting professional development, conducting performance reviews, and promoting strong team morale and wellbeing.

Operations and strategy: Support the CEO in reporting to UWUK Board of Trustees, United Way Worldwide and UK regulators, as well as supporting the CEO on strategic planning and implementation planning.

What we’re looking for:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:

Experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement and partnership building, with strong relationship skills combined and a natural ability to cultivate positive relationships with internal stakeholders, charity partners, prospects, funders, corporates, volunteers and internal partners

Strong project management skills with ability to manage diverse tasks and priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.

Experience of monitoring and evaluation to collect feedback from stakeholders and continually improve and learn from programmes and report to funders.

Solid communication skills, in both written and oral English, with the ability to present confidently to stakeholders and write compelling project proposals.

Experience working in the charity sector or within corporate social responsibility.

Experience in volunteering, either working with, or leading volunteer programmes, or being a volunteer.

Experience either leading or supporting proposal writing for programme delivery.

Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Full driving license

Good internet at home to facilitate daily virtual office engagement and participation in regular Zoom calls and meetings

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Proactive and responsive
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team 
• Collaborative work style and supportive team player
• Commitment to the core mission, values and work of UWUK

We are passionate about our mission and delivering results and have a caring, trusting, collaborative and close-knit culture, based on shared values and respect. This role is home-based with regular travel across the UK up to 2-3 times a month with regular meetings in London. Travel expenses are covered and the right candidate will need easy access to a major transport hub.

How to apply

If you would like to apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter using the link below in the first instance.

UWUK is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment respecting differences and guaranteeing the same rights to all its employees.  UWUK provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, colour, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics as may be protected by applicable law.