Programme Manager to oversee all of CHIPS' work in Brixton with young people and families.
About CHIPS
CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) aims to bring about peace and reconciliation in areas of conflict or tension. We have over 59 years’ experience helping communities in the UK, Cyprus, India, the Philippines, Northern Ireland and Uganda; with our current projects being in Northern Ghana and Brixton, UK. We help communities build futures free from violent conflict through practical projects that both tackle the root causes of the division and bring the sides together to build trust and healthy relationships.
Our Vision: Our vision is for a world where conflict is met with peacemaking, division gives way to reconciliation, and communities work together to build sustainable peace.
Our Mission: Rooted in Jesus' example of peace and reconciliation, we accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.
Our Philosophy:
- We go where we are invited
- We live in the heart of the conflict
- We take sides. Both sides.
- We are committed for the long term
About the Role
This is a really exciting time to join CHIPS (Christian International Peace Service) as we approach our 60th anniversary — with deep roots in peacemaking and a fresh vision for the years ahead. We’ve recently launched a new organisation-wide strategy, and we’re looking for a passionate and dynamic Programme Manager to lead its implementation within our Brixton project.
You’ll be stepping into a unique and influential role, responsible for shaping and growing our work in South London. As the Programme Manager, you will oversee our team in Brixton — including the Family Support Coordinator, the Connection Builder (Youth and Comms), and a group of dedicated Sessional Youth Workers. You’ll bring strategic direction, strong leadership, and hands-on oversight to ensure the programme remains responsive, relational, and transformative.
You’ll be joining a young and vibrant team committed to building peace and hope in some of the hardest places. This role will stretch and challenge you — but it will also offer huge opportunities for personal and professional growth. It’s a role for someone who feels deeply called to serve God by walking alongside those often considered the least and the last in society, and who believes that real change happens through deep relationships and persistent hope.
Key Responsibilities of Programme Manager
- Lead the strategic development and delivery of our Brixton programme
- Manage a local team and foster a values-led, collaborative culture
- Oversee programme operations, safeguarding, finance and MEAL
- Build strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Champion CHIPS’ Christian peacemaking ethos and relational approach
About You
We’re looking for a Programme Manager who:
- Has a deep, lived Christian faith and a heart for justice and reconciliation
- Has experience managing community or youth programmes
- Is a confident leader with excellent relational and organisational skills
- Understands the challenges facing young people and families in urban contexts
- Thrives in a role that blends strategy, delivery and day-to-day management
Details
- Title: Programme Manager (Brixton)
- Location: Brixton, London
- Hours: Full-time or 80% (28 hours min)
- Salary: £37,000–£41,000 (FTE)
- Start: September 2025
- Contract: Fixed term to August 2026 (with expectation of renewal based on funding)
- Application Deadline: Monday 7th July at 6pm
Registered Charity
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We accompany communities affected by violent conflict, fostering relationships, taking practical action, and building a foundation for lasting peace.
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Thank you!
This is an exciting senior policy role in our committed policy team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. The development of a UK-wide child poverty strategy in government means this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence to influence policy makers to adopt our evidence-based policy solutions to child poverty.
We are looking for someone to take a lead role in developing evidence-based policy positions to support CPAG’s influencing and campaigns work. You will have knowledge of political processes and how external organisations can effect change. You will have a track record of producing high quality research and analysis, including policy briefings, on social policy issues. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
The postholder will be working in a fast moving, high profile and complex policy environment and will need to balance short term priorities with long term objectives. Current priorities include influencing the development and implementation of the forthcoming child poverty strategy, sharing analysis and expertise as part of the DWP’s review of universal credit, and monitoring the development of the green paper on the changes to disability benefits, and the white paper on employment.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Senior Policy and Research Officer job pack.
Closing date for applications: Monday 7 July (midnight)
Interviews will be held in London on Monday 14 July
Registered Charity
51 - 100
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.