Senior Programme Manager - Living Wage Foundation

Whitechapel, Greater London (On-site)
£50,065 (plus £3,472 London Weighting where applicable)
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual with the ability to manage teams, build strategic relationships with employers to grow the Living Wage network, and develop projects that will grow our accreditations schemes and proactively influence change across a broad range of stakeholders in public life.

  • Develop and deliver strategies, working collaboratively across the organisation.
  • Direct a team and line manage multiple staff and freelancers, supporting them to deliver projects and contribute to the LWF business plan.

  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of our work to refine our strategy, deliver projects effectively and demonstrate the value of the real Living Wage.

  • Clearly communicate the evidence for positive change to grow the Living Wage movement. Encourage employers and key stakeholders to become champions of the Living Wage movement.

  • Oversee accreditation processes, identify and implement improvements to make our work more efficient.

  • Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders, policy makers and employers to support them to pay the real Living Wage and seek accreditation.

  • Create, develop and employ the tools and knowledge available to inform and advise employers on implementing the Living Wage throughout their organisation.

Application resources
Organisation
Citizens UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500
Posted on: 30 April 2026
Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 09:00
Tags: Programme Management

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