Programme lead jobs in london
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You will be instrumental in the quality and impactful implementation, delivery and retention of our sites. You will oversee the delivery of exceptional outcomes in support of the charity's mission. You will work as part of a Regional/Country team to deliver outstanding programmes across your geography, establishing and leading partnerships throughout the life of a programme.
Regular travel throughout your geographical location will be required, with occasional travel to other areas of the UK, NI and Iberia. Please stipulate which role you are applying for (North of England or Nationwide).
In addition, occasional international travel may be required, for example to the annual conference in the United States.
You will report to either Regional/Country Lead within the Delivery & Partnerships team or the Associate Director of Business Development (depending on the scope of your role).
- We will conduct selection in the w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week
Key Responsibilities
· You will be accountable for the retention and outcomes of your portfolio of programmes.
· You will work closely with colleagues in both the Delivery & Partnership team and the Quality & Impact team to pursue quality delivery of programmes that adheres to model fidelity.
· You will hold partners and stakeholders to account for their key responsibilities in the delivery of quality programmes.
Interviews and selection will take place w/c Nov 17th – with a multi-stage process taking place that week.
We will review applications as they come in and close when we have sufficient numbers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Programme Lead
Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead
Location: London
Salary: £27,000
Contract: Permanent, term-time only, full-time
Annual Leave: 50 days paid holiday each year which must be taken during school holiday
“The facilitator is a friend and teacher mixed into one… she gets the reasoning from the teacher and the understanding bit from the friend.” - Power2 Rediscover Young Person
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme.
With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.
We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.
We are looking for new Programme Leads to deliver our programmes so that all children and young people, regardless of their needs, feel they belong and can prosper.
Our new Programme Leads will be trained to deliver all our programmes and will primarily work in schools to support young people, their families, and school staff to ensure that at-risk pupils make the most of their education and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support based in a school or in the community and delivery of Power2’s group programmes. The successful candidates could be based in one school or travel between multiple schools.
The relationships you cultivate with the young people you work with are at the heart of our success – so recruiting the right people is paramount. Our facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority and must embrace responsibility and be accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education and their future life plans.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.
Please apply online with a CV and a personal statement. In your personal statement please describe how your skills and experience match the role description and provide your notice period.
Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Power2 strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We work to ensure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If we can make the application process more accessible to you, please let us know.
Safeguarding
Power2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to have an enhanced DBS certificate (child workforce) in place. We may undertake an online search if you are shortlisted.
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Programmes is a key role with significant scope to grow as the charity evolves. You’ll lead on the day-to-day delivery of our programmes, including our largest single programme, Maths Circles: a small-group-based maths enrichment programme engaging talented young mathematicians nationwide. You will coordinate a large community of volunteers as well as our in-house team of part-time and freelance staff to deliver an excellent experience for students, parents, tutors and partners.
You will need to be genuinely enthusiastic about using our CRM and Google Sheets to track progress and excited about martialling the charity’s data to communicate clearly with colleagues, partners and trustees. You will take ownership of programme reporting and KPIs, using insights to identify and implement delivery improvements and demonstrate impact.
You will communicate regularly with our diverse community – including speaking directly to young people and parents to resolve issues, recruiting and training education professionals and meeting with partners to organise and manage projects. Beyond programme delivery, you’ll play a crucial part in fundraising, communications, recruitment and planning and will occasionally deputise for the Foundation Director in representing the charity externally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, delivery and continuous improvement of programme operations
- Drive impact by setting, monitoring and reporting on KPIs (e.g. attendance, retention, satisfaction) whilst sharing insights with partners and funders
- Coordinate and support a team of part-time staff, freelancers and delivery contractors
- Lead communications with parents, students, tutors and external partners
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (training provided)
- Support fundraising, charity development and strategic planning
- Support recruitment and onboarding of staff, volunteers and collaborators
- Contribute to newsletters, social media, and other communications content
You should apply if:
- You’re motivated to make a difference in the education sector
- You’re excited to work flexibly as a senior member of a small, growing team
- You’re a “builder” with the energy and impetus to make things happen
Essential criteria:
- Genuine enthusiasm using spreadsheets and other tools to track and demonstrate progress
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse audiences (young people, schools, partners, funders, etc.)
- Experience in education, youth work or the charity sector
- Experience building and managing projects independently
- Belief in the power of education to transform lives
- Right to live and work in the UK
Desirable criteria:
- Knowledge of safeguarding practice
- Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in fundraising or business development
Safeguarding
Tutorfair Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff, volunteers and the young people we support. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references and complete an Enhanced DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Lead
Are you a Programme Lead who thrives on driving change and delivering meaningful impact?
Would you like to use your leadership skills to transform vital services that support older people across the UK?
TPP Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with Independent Age, a national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead to lead a major organisational development programme, driving service transformation and ensuring that Independent Age’s advice and support services reach more people, more efficiently and effectively.
Work setting: London-based / Hybrid (minimum 4 days per month in the office), or Home-based.
Contract: Fixed term 12-month contract Full-time (35 hours per week, 5 days or a 9-day fortnight) | Part-time considered (min. 28 hours per week)
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary of £65,678 (London based) / £59,115 (Home-based) - 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays
- Generous pension scheme with life assurance
- Excellent learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
- Enhanced leave provisions and wellbeing benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working – with genuine options to balance work and life
Independent Age embraces agile working and trusts its people to deliver in ways that work best for them.
This is a high-profile opportunity to lead an organisation-wide change programme that will help shape the future of support for older people across the UK.
As Programme Lead, you will:
- Mobilise, organise, and deliver a multi-workstream development programme aligned with Independent Age’s strategy.
- Working with the Director of Services and other colleagues, deliver transformational change across people, processes, systems, and culture.
- Work closely with the Director of Services and senior stakeholders to design and embed improvements that strengthen service quality and reach.
- Manage governance, risk, and reporting while keeping teams motivated and connected.
- Establish a framework for continuous improvement, ensuring lasting impact.
About you
You’re an experienced Programme Lead who can bring clarity, structure and energy to complex programmes. You understand how to build buy-in, manage multiple priorities, and deliver transformational results.
You’ll bring:
- Proven experience leading large, multi-strand programmes or service transformation initiatives
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership
- Strong organisational, problem-solving, and analytical abilities
- A genuine passion for Independent Age’s mission and values
If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every point but you’re excited about the opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you.
Diversity & inclusion
Independent Age celebrates diversity and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.
Applications are anonymised to support fair shortlisting. Please do not include your name, photo, or identifying details in your CV or supporting statement.
Key dates
- Application deadline: Thursday 30th October at 9am
- Interviews: Week commencing 10th November
How to apply
To apply for the Programme, Lead role, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria for the role. Please contact Gemma Hannington for a full job description and further insight into the opportunity.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those who work with Independent Age. A Basic DBS Certificate will be required for this role which will be carried out by Independent Age following offer to the successful candidate.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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Our mission
Our mission is to lead new and determined efforts to find cures for Follicular Lymphoma (FL). The aim of all our programmes is to accelerate a transformative change in scientific research that will lead to better treatments and cures for FL patients. In choosing what work to do we are solely focused on output and impact.
We’re at a crucial point in our search for a cure for follicular lymphoma. Our pioneering research will lead to transformational treatments, and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more support, we can radically reshape the future for everyone affected by follicular lymphoma.
Summary /overall purpose
We are seeking an energetic, highly organised and proactive individual to join our friendly team. As the Research Programmes Coordinator, you will work closely with the Director of Patient and Clinical Research Programmes and the wider research team, playing a key role in the smooth delivery of our diverse research initiatives and events.
You will be at the centre of coordinating the administration of patient events, workshops, high-profile conferences and other events, ensuring they run seamlessly. In addition, you will be responsible for keeping the research portfolio tracking system up to date. The role also involves providing administrative support to the research team as needed.
This is a developmental role offering broad exposure to the research team within a growing charity. You will gain valuable experience across multiple business areas and have the opportunity to shape the role as the Foundation evolves.
The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation is undergoing a period of exciting transformation and growth. We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a mission-driven team focused on making a difference.
Main responsibilities
· Scientific & Patient Event Management: Support the end-to-end project management of scientific events, conferences, symposiums and patient workshops ensuring smooth execution, timely delivery, and alignment with strategic goals.
· Research Programme Administration & Portfolio Management: Provide administrative and operational support across the Foundation’s research portfolio, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and documentation.
· Event Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Coordination: Lead the practical organisation and scheduling of multiple events and meetings, including venue booking, catering, AV setup, travel, reimbursements, and supplier management. Coordinate timelines and deliverables across projects such as patient workshops, and international conferences, ensuring all logistics and communications run efficiently and to plan.
Other duties
· Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop materials for engaging donors.
· Providing administrative support to the research team as needed.
· Work in alignment with the Foundation’s values and maintain the reputation and standing of the Foundation.
· Ensure confidentiality is always maintained and adhere to General Data Protection Regulations across all areas of work.
· Carry out any other duties within the scope and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager.
Skills and Competencies
Essential Criteria
· 2-3 years of experience in cancer or other health related field.
· BSc in health or other related field
· Experience in project management and/or coordinating multifaceted programmes or events.
· A high level of independence, accuracy and attention to detail.
· Initiative in dealing with a wide range of tasks and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
· Excellent organisational, planning, and prioritisation abilities.
· Ability to creatively solve problems, learn new skills quickly, and think on the fly in a fast-paced environment.
· Excellent communication abilities, people-skills, and the ability to work in a team.
· Comfortable working independently and proactively within a small, high-performing team.
· Solid general IT skills including Word, PowerPoint and excel, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and software
Desirable Criteria
· Experience of working in a charity and supporting patient centred programmes
· Strong relationship-building skills with patient communities, advocacy groups, industry and other diverse stakeholders to effectively incorporate patient perspectives into programme design and research priorities.
· Previous experience working in the not-for-profit or charity sector
Hours of work and holidays:
This is a full-time role with working hours generally surround 9-5 Monday to Friday.
Location: The Follicular Lymphoma Foundation, 417 Finchley Road, London NW3 6HJ
Diversity: FLF recognises the importance of diversity and encourages people from any background to apply for this role, provided they have suitable experience and ability as indicated in this specification.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays
- Hybrid, flexible working
- Enhanced sick pay – up to 10 fully paid sick days per year (Upon successful completion of probation)
- Nest pension scheme
- Group Life Insurance, which includes:
- Day-to-day wellbeing support
- Later-life care support
- Virtual GP access
- Bereavement counselling
- Flexible hybrid working
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme & Partnerships Lead
Permanent. Full time. Hybrid working
Location: This role can be based in any of these locations - UK: Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington or Internationally: Abuja, Bogota, Dhaka, or Nairobi
Salary: Competitive
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Global Head of Programme Policy and Practice, the Programme & Partnerships Lead is pivotal to the design and impact success of signature programmes. It works closely with Multi Country Clusters (MCC) to do so, including the design of MEAL frameworks to support monitoring and evidence capture.
Working with MCC leadership the post-holder will identify areas for support and make appropriate links with enabling functions. Across MCC programme portfolios this role will provide support to ensure a coherent application of our partnership principles and alignment with organisational values and goals.
The role provides leadership to the team which includes MEAL, a Programme Portfolio Advisor, and a Civil Society and Faith specialist to help deliver high-impact programmes with an emphasis on decolonial approaches and methodologies. The role will provide specific support to the development of Christian Aid’s faith based partnerships.
The role spearheads localisation and CSO approach as an underpinning ethos of the new organisational mode.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Programme & Partnerships Lead include:
- Inspire and motivate the team and colleagues in the Programme Policy and Practice division to support MCC’s, to drive meaningful impact.
- Work across Departments to support the design of signature programmes, including building connections across the MCCs, developing an appropriate MEAL framework and ensuring effective reporting and links to Organisational Effectiveness.
- Work with the Global MEAL Advisor and Organisational Effectiveness Department to commission internal and external impact evaluations and research for signature programmes and the wider unrestricted funding portfolio; this will include a focus on decolonial approaches to evaluation.
- With an emphasis on signature programmes work with IPE and MCCs to identify opportunities for the further development of signature programmes.
- Ensure processes and guardrails are in place to support the strategic allocation of resources to MCCs.
- Develop and maintains strong cross sector and internal relationships that fosters cross-functional consensus.
- Collaborate with MCC staff to develop and communicate a clear picture of Christian Aid’s programmatic portfolio, and of delivery of organisational impact that aligns to organisational values and goals
About you
Who we are looking for
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in business, economics, international development, or a related discipline.
- Significant senior management/ leadership experience.
- Experience in problem solving to unblock obstacles for programme delivery success.
- Experience of developing innovate multi-country programmes.
- Experience of developing budget recommendations linked to multi-country programmes.
- Experience of team design and recruitment of programme delivery roles.
- Substantial experience of partnership management.
- Substantial experience of project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Openness to understanding and working with decolonised approaches to project design, monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Understanding of financial controls and procedures including due-diligence processes - highly numerate.
- Highly developed communication skill written and verbal.
Desirable:
- Developed understanding of operating with a total economy approach.
- Highly developed relationship building and facilitation and senior stakeholder engagement.
- Developed ability to devise and implement strategies.
- Highly developed negotiation skills.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Jangala is seeking an organised, enthusiastic Programme Associate to support the delivery of our connectivity programmes across the UK and internationally. This role will be part of the core team working to ensure that our projects reach the communities who need them most, supporting partners, improving programme processes, and contributing to Jangala’s organisational learning as we aim to deliver socially impactful internet to 4 million people by 2030.
This is a unique opportunity for a candidate who is comfortable with an outward facing role, seeking new opportunities for Jangala to support the connectivity needs of organisations in the UK and across the world and supporting our community of more than 300 existing partners who are using Jangala’s connectivity solutions to connect underserved communities and people without access to the internet.
You will work directly with nonprofit partners, communities, and internal teams to ensure our technology is deployed effectively, challenges are resolved quickly, and programme outcomes are captured and communicated. You will have an eye for detail and can bring a systematic approach to coordinating core Jangala processes and systems.
About Jangala
Jangala is a technology charity dedicated to providing essential internet access globally, with the goal of connecting 4 million people to the internet by 2030. Founded in 2015 as a volunteer initiative providing Wi-Fi to 5,000 people in the Calais Jungle refugee camp, Jangala offers a unique approach through its novel connectivity solutions, and takes great pride in its strong partnerships with international aid actors, grassroots organisations and public bodies. To date, we have directly connected 100,000 individuals in 36 countries.
We are driven by a vision of equalising technology for everyone, and are fully committed to addressing the realities of digital exclusion and the fragilities of internet connectivity, both in the UK and around the world. As a non-political, non-governmental registered charity, we focus on bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity resilience.
Since our full-time founding, we’ve made a significant impact through innovative technology and robust partnerships. Big Box, our rugged connectivity champion, generates Wi-Fi in critical and challenging environments from connecting refugee camps in Eastern Africa to community hubs across the UK. Get Box, developed rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensures that digitally excluded households and individuals are able to stay connected to the internet, whatever their circumstances.
Details of the role
You will play a key role in supporting the management and scaling of Jangala’s programmes in the UK and internationally. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you will be part of Jangala’s programmes department, which leads the delivery of our donor-funded work, deploying Jangala’s award-winning technology and developing and nurturing partnerships with grassroots organisations, charities, local authorities, and international agencies.
Supporting Jangala’s community of existing partners who are using Big Box and Get Box technology to connect communities will also be an important part of what you do. The role will also involve building new partnerships, research, coordination and working with data-driven systems, ensuring that our connectivity solutions reach the people and communities who need them most.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Conducting research about and doing outreach to prospective partner organisations
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Onboarding new partner organisations in line with Jangala’s due diligence processes
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Organising and running check in calls with partners
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Monitoring and replying to queries which come through Jangala enquiry and partner support email accounts, including for routine partner management and troubleshooting
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Inputting administrative data to Jangala’s partner management and monitoring and evaluation platforms
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Information gathering for funder reports and proposals
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General monitoring of equipment usage on the field on our telemetry systems
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Organising events and partner visits
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Writing content for social media and website
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Delegated project management tasks
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Deputising for the Programme Manager when required
The person we're looking for
We are open to applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, but the ideal candidate will have experience in project coordination and working in multi-stakeholder projects, as well as a passion for digital inclusion and social impact.
We understand that many people, especially women, people from ethnic minority backgrounds, or other underrepresented groups, only apply for jobs when they feel they meet all the criteria. If you don’t match every point but are inspired by Jangala’s mission and excited to work on programmes that help some of the world’s most digitally excluded communities, we want to hear from you.
Core Requirements:
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Excellent inter-personal skills and service-minded approach to supporting partner organisations
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Comfortable in working on remote partnership engagement in a diverse, international environment
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Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to contribute to and maintain partner management platforms, project trackers, and reporting tools
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, with partners, and with funders
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Ability to manage competing priorities and work while maintaining attention to detail
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Commitment to Jangala’s mission and values
Desirable Requirements:
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Experience in the technology, humanitarian, UK charity, or international development sectors
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Familiarity with project management tools such as ClickUp or similar
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Experience with handling data and conducting analysis and research
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Experience with writing content for websites and social media
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Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related work
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Multilingual skills, particularly French, Spanish, or Arabic
Important details
This is a 6 month Fixed term contract with the opportunity to extend.
Jangala’s office is based in London and operates a remote-first working policy. Travel to our London office will be required for collaborative work at least once a week.
We are committed to creating an environment that attracts, motivates, and supports the best people from all backgrounds. This includes:
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Flexible working (general arrangement is one day in the office per week)
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29 days of paid leave a year, on top of paid bank holidays (in a normal year that’s 37)
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Quarterly bonus assessed on a whole team level
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5% employer pension contribution
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Gender inclusive office facilities
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Free gym and climbing membership
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Potential shadow share options in future commercialisation
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Enhanced parental leave
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A real focus on learning and development with each person having an L&D budget
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Yearly opportunities to volunteer and gain on-the-ground experience of the impact Jangala is having in communities and disaster areas
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Team days out
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A hiring process that emphasises experience, talent and motivation, rather than academic qualifications or CV specifics
We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religious beliefs or none. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the technology and charity industries.
The salary range for this role is £31,000-£34,000 per annum, with consideration for part-time arrangements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a candidate with strong budget oversight and organisational skills to join our small team and be our lead for Camden's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, a national programme funded by the Department for Education. With the support of YCF's Head of Partnerships & Grants and CEO, you will oversee and manage a significant budget, and all project management aspects of the programme, to ensure excellent, high-quality provision for Camden's Free School Meal eligible children and young people.
In August 2025, the programme was extended nationally by the DfE for an additional three years, and we await confirmation as to the exact allocation for Camden, which would hopefully enable us to extend this role to a three year contract to 2029.
About the HAF programme in Camden and this role
Young Camden Foundation has been Camden Council’s delivery partner for the national, Department for Education funded Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme since its inception in 2021. The programme distributes around £800,000 per year to support Free School Meal eligible children and young people in the borough across the main holidays of Spring, Summer and Winter.
You will lead all project management, from budget stewardship to overseeing programme delivery, with the support of the team. You will oversee a complex budget of around £800,000 ensuring its effective use throughout the year. You will ensure that each HAF programme in Camden offers young participants a diverse and enjoyable range of activities provided by respected organisations, operating at the highest levels of safety, quality, and in alignment with the Department for Education’s funding requirements. You will lead on all reporting, data processing, overseeing of invoicing, and communications of the programme.
The role and its responsibilities
Please see the Job Description on the next page for a full list of respobsibilties.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent budget management and organisational skills, with the ability to hold multiple competing priorities, and with sharp attention to detail. You will have excellent numeracy and budget oversight and management skills, excellent attention to detail, and a confidence when engaging with stakeholders.
The key areas of responsibility are as follows:
- Accurate stewardship of a significant budget
- Overseeing grants commissioning processes and provider engagement
- Due diligence and quality control
- Reporting impact
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communicating the impact of HAF
What we offer
We believe you’ll be working in one of the best teams in the sector, with a collaborative and supportive culture. But you’ll also benefit from:
- 25 days of annual leave per year – and your birthday off as additional paid leave
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 360 Wellbeing, including free in-person counselling sessions and 24/7 on-demand online and phone GP service
- Training and development opportunities throughout the year
- Free gym access and access to free creative and fitness classes across Camden LABS
- Access to unlimited tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit each day, and access to on-site showers
- Discount on food and drink in Camden Stables Market
Person Specification:
Please note, for this role, experience and confidence with managing budgets and being confident with excel is essential.
The rest of the criteria outlines our ideally sought experience. However, if you meet some of the essential criteria but are confident in your ability to learn quickly in post or bring adjacent experience (and can demonstrate at interview), please do apply.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experience:
Essential:
- Excellent numeracy skills, proven experience and confidence in budget management and stewardship – including confidence in use of Excel as a budget management tool
- Project coordination /project management experience – with proven time management and organisational skills in busy environment
- A willingness to learn from mistakes
- Experience of effective partnership building and stakeholder collaboration, with good communication skills
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload, and self manage in a busy environment with competing demands
- Excellent communication skills – verbally and in writing
- Collaborative working, with flexible, open and adaptable approach
- Degree-level educated (or equivalent experience)
Desirable experience:
- Experience of report compilation and writing
- Commissioning processes and / or grants distribution
- Funder management experience
- Experience of Camden’s voluntary sector and Camden’s communities
- Experience with Salesforce/CRM systems
- Strong IT skills, with good experience of using Microsoft Office and design apps like Canva
Please download the full job description for more details
YCF is a membership organisation, supporting 170+ Camden-based charities and CICs that offer services and support to children and young people.



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Camp Jojo is currently in transition. Over the first 8 years it has worked from one established site in Mersea, Essex; but we are now opening a second site near Appleby in Cumbria. The role of Program Manager will work across the whole organisation, towards the successful development of the values and the proven model in a second site; and its partnership with the Essex site will be an important part of the role.
Camp Jojo is growing from a young, largely trustee led, organisation to a staff team led organisation. Again this role will be a fundamental part of that transition. This is a predominantly an operational post, and not responsible for the finances of organisation, though it will deliver operations within the board approved budget. They will also sit on, or chair, several of the Committees of the charity; including the Senior Operations Team.
The role will offer leadership to key functions of Camp Jojo, Camp Jojo staff and contractors, and to members of the Camp Jojo Board, in relation to the work of the charity. Whilst the majority of the work will be remote the incumbent will be required to attend some meetings and events in person, including at both sites. They will also be required to attend at least part of the actual camp events. They may need to work flexibly, according to the seasonal demands of the charity.
The Program Manager will have a varied and sometimes high-pace job environment. As such, they will need to handle multiple tasks, manage their own time well, interact professionally with the Camp Jojo community and be very good communicators. They will deal with model consistency, values, and operational issues across both sites.
Please use your cover letter to provide as much evidence as possible to show how your skills, abilities,
knowledge and experience meet each of the criteria in the role. Please provide examples which are
relevant to this role.
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their
supporting statements with minimal use of AI. This helps us to better understand your authentic voice,
skills and motivation for this role. Thank you.
Deadline for applications - 31st October 2025
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Want to lead a high-impact, mission-driven team supporting over 1,000 young people each year?
Spiral Skills is looking for a dynamic, strategic leader to take on a central role in our growing team.
As Head of Programmes, you’ll oversee and scale our youth services across our school employment programmes, career coaching and Changemaker youth leadership programme.
This is more than a delivery role, it's a chance to influence policy, build partnerships, and help expand our impact.
As our Head of Programmes, you will:
- Shape and oversee our growing portfolio of youth programmes
- Provide strategic leadership across employability, outreach, and advocacy initiatives
- Lead and inspire a talented team of staff and facilitators
- Embed safeguarding and trauma-informed practice across all programmes
- Build strong partnerships with schools, funders, community organisations, and employers
What we’re looking for:
- Track record of leading youth or education-to-employment programmes
- Experience in staff management, safeguarding, and programme development
- Skilled external representative and partnership builder
- Deep commitment to youth voice, equity, and systemic change
You’ll lead a talented team of Programme Managers and youth workers, all working to ensure every young person is motivated, equipped, and excited about their future.
Location: Tulse Hill – hybrid (2 days remote)
Deadline: Monday 27th October
To inspire excitement about the future, motivate young people to achieve their dreams and equip them with the essential skills for success



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If you want to work at the heart of a charity in a small friendly team, leading an innovative programme to promote wellbeing and social inclusion, this is the job for you!
The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning charity based in Islington supporting people who isolated and experiencing mental health issues. SLT was founded to be radically different from other local charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive and community-embedded.
What the job offers
You will be developing exciting new projects to serve Islington and surrounding boroughs in a culturally rich environment and vibrant voluntary sector. Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will be introducing exciting plans to develop our service. You will have freedom to develop activities, build partnerships and outreach to attract new and a wider diversity of participants reflecting local community needs.
Who we are seeking
We are seeking a capable manager with track record coordinating delivery of a community-based activities programme within a charity or social care service. You will thrive on a challenge and enjoy creative thinking, relationship-building with partner organisations and managing staff. You will have experience of marketing a service to attract new participants. You will have an understanding of the support needs of people who are isolated. You will be able to learn from participant feedback to develop services.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.
Key Benefits and opportunities:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Occupational pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements with a small and friendly team.
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Supportive management culture, line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector
- Opportunity to lead programmes/develop skills
Application instructions
Please note, while we appreciate the value of AI tools, we strongly prefer that applicants prepare their supporting statements with minimal use of AI. This helps us to better understand your authentic voice, skills and motivation for this role. Thank you.
Deadline for applications: Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 12midnight
Interviews: Monday, 10 November 2025
Estimated Start: December 2025-January 2026
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Company Description
The NIHR is funded through the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive.
Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes.
Job Description
We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating manager to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes.
Job Purpose
The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the Department of Health and Social Care.
The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team.
Key Accountabilities:
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Lead the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio:
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Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities.
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Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls.
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Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora.
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Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants.
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Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes.
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Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management.
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Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team. Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines.
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Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies.
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Flexible support to team: provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required.
Line Management:
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This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills:
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience)
- Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting
- Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads
- Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine
- Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”
- The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels
- Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable Criteria:
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Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it
Additional Information
Why work for us
Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research.
Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements:
- Salary: £58,000 to £61,200 pa
- Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model
- Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day
- Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays
Employee Benefits Include:
- Annual bonus, subject to company performance
- Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance Cover
- Benenden Healthcare Membership
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Season Ticket Loan
NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements.
To Apply
If you are interested in working with us and feel you have the appropriate background and skills, please apply with your CV, with the cover letter attached in the same document, outlining your suitability for the role and highlighting your experience against the required criteria. Please quote Reference 2544QCJ when you apply.
The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2025.
Company Statement
LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The International Programmes Department (IPD) is a busy, multi-functional team at the heart of the work of Muslim Aid in the UK and internationally.
The Global Programmes Assistant reports directly to the Global Programmes Manager and will primarily be responsible for providing support functions to the International Programmes team. The role requires excellent organisational, teamwork and numeracy skills, to work with key stakeholders to ensure an effective, efficient and quality delivery of development and emergency response programmes.
The Global Programmes Assistant also supports the administrative work of the department, including the preparation and tracking of project payments, and maintaining partner due diligence records.
About the Role:
- Provide programme and administrative assistance to Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams as required including support with the development and production of project proposals.
- Responsible for updating and maintaining the Project Tracker and SharePoint site.
- Maintain soft (and if required hard copies of) programme files, provide filing assistance to the team and support archiving.
- Ensure the timely submission of quarterly and completion reports, and support the review of seasonal and small-medium project reports as delegated by Country Programmes and Programmes Partnerships teams
- Maintain and review the report supporting documents including field reports, financial evidence, centrally agreed documents, media and case studies.
- Support the development of IPD wide administrative systems.
About You:
You must currently hold the right to work in the UK. Muslim Aid is not offering sponsorship for this role.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Previous experience of working within a Programme Support/administrative role.
- Experience of working with budgets and/or processing payments.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders and employees at all levels.
- High degree of organisational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and utilise any software adopted by Muslim Aid.
- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive and work on own initiative.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Global Programmes Assistant and support impactful humanitarian and development projects worldwide. Working closely with the Global Programmes Manager, you will ensure effective project delivery, quality standards, and create engaging content from our successes for stakeholders. If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about programme support, apply now to help drive global change!
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- 25 days annual leave + 4 privilege days
- Hybrid working
- Paid time off for medical appointments
- 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
- Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Pension Scheme
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
About Ukie
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Jagex, Roblox, Ustwo games and many more.
This role is focussed on supporting industry talent through our education, skills and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Ukie endeavours to empower the next generation of industry talent through our programmes, including; Digital Schoolhouse (DSH), Student Membership, Raise the Game (RTG) and supporting family friendly video games through Ask About Games. Working together we aim to enable anyone with a passion for video games to flourish. We promote a fun and playful approach to education, with creativity and innovation sitting at the heart of what we do. The education team at Ukie sits across disciplines, supports our members, and works with a broad range of partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play an integral and role within this team, enabling them to experience the breadth of the games industry.
There are opportunities for the successful candidate to showcase their strategic leadership and entrepreneurial spirit and co-ordinate activity whilst working with people from different backgrounds and levels of seniority. Stakeholder and relationship management are key to this role.
Ukie is an inclusive, small, diverse, not-for-profit company of 20 people with a commitment to the exciting, creative, innovative sector we represent. An inclusive team attitude is essential. We offer a work culture and environment where entrepreneurialism and teamwork are celebrated. We encourage you to have a look at the Ukie website to see who the team members are and to read our Values and Beliefs.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated Project and Programme Manager with experience of delivering complex and multi-stakeholder programmes on time, and within budget.
You will oversee a portfolio of internally and externally-funded projects focused on the delivery of Ukie’s Supercharged mission. Initially, this is likely to include Ukie’s successful Raise the Game initiative alongside a number of smaller skills-related projects.
Ideally you will bring:
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Strong organisational skills with the ability and experience to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and competing priorities.
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Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships across teams and with external stakeholders
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Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
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The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail.
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Good knowledge and experience of programme and project management methods and how to apply them.
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Enthusiastic, with an understanding and sensitivity to the wide range of issues facing the games industry.
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A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and cultural sensitivity in all our communication work.
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The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities.
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Ability to work under pressure when required.
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A proactive and flexible attitude and the ability to act on own initiative but knowing when to seek advice and/or approval.
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Diplomatic, friendly, efficient, empathetic and helpful attitude.
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The ability to work and communicate collaboratively as part of a team.
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Flexibility to work with different parts of the team and adapt to changing requirements.
We are a flexible and inclusive employer. If you are excited by the role, but do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements or qualifications we encourage you to apply anyway explaining why your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate.
What you’ll be doing
As a Programme Manager, based primarily within the Education team you will also be responsible for leading on the delivery of a range of funded partner projects. Working with colleagues across teams, you will support funding bids for new education and social impact based projects. Should these be successful then you will hold lead responsibility for co-ordinating work with colleagues to ensure successful delivery.
Key responsibilities
As Programme Manager you will:
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Provide programme leadership for our Raise the Game (RTG) initiative. Oversee the end-to-end delivery, ensuring the programme meets its objectives and delivers measurable impact across the UK video games industry.
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Shape the programme’s strategy and roadmap, aligning activities with Ukie’s wider mission and priorities.
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Stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations, industry leaders, educators and community groups. Act as the key point of contact for all programme stakeholders, championing diversity and inclusion in every interaction.
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Establish the RTG small grant funding pot and oversee its process for distribution.
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Plan, co-ordinate and deliver key programme activities, including the annual Festival of Food event.
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Manage programme budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and long term sustainability.
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Work closely with Ukie’s Communications team to develop and deliver impactful content, case studies and campaigns that amplify our initiatives and increase engagement.
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Represent Ukie at external events, roundtables and conferences as a visible ambassador.
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Promote good practice in diversity, equity and inclusion practices across the games sector, influencing industry approaches.
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Co-ordinate working groups and steering committees related to initiatives and projects being managed.
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Work with Ukie colleagues to seek and apply for funding opportunities related to Ukie’s social impact and education work.
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Work with colleagues to design and deliver funded projects.
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Oversee end to end delivery of individual projects. Managing roles and responsibilities as appropriate.
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Manage project budgets, allocating staff capacity and resources whilst adapting to changing requirements.
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Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise communication of progress and managing expectations.
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Monitor project delivery, overseeing progress and ensuring the project meets milestones and quality standards.
What you can expect from us
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An opportunity to work with a friendly energetic and supportive team on behalf of the UK’s fast growing video games industry.
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A chance to gain hands on experience, assuming real responsibility over your areas of work.
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Support for your training and development to ensure that you continue to develop while working at Ukie.
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An opportunity to be at the heart of global games industry and its leaders.
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A great working environment, which provides access to mental health support, financial advice and regular socialising within the team.
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A flexible working environment with paid time off for volunteering.
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The chance to travel and attend a range of industry events, both nationally and internationally.
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Generous annual leave with additional long service entitlements.
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Pension and Private Healthcare upon completion of probation.
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Access to the annual bonus scheme and additional benefits.
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Early finish on Friday’s and lots of opportunities to play video games!
Other information
Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
Expectation that some evening and weekend work will be required to attend events as the business requires.
Ukie allows remote work, but there is an expectation of regular visits to the office.
This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business.
The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.
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About Demos
Demos is a highly respected cross-party think tank with a unique approach to making policy to solve our long term problems. Building on nearly 30 years of creativity, ideas and impact, Demos’s mission is to upgrade democracy: rebuilding the relationship between citizen and state. Our work explores the elements of a ‘New Deal’, in which power is devolved, citizens participate in policy making, and together as a nation we find answers to the challenges of our century.
About Waves
Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in Britain.
Trust in politics and politicians is in crisis. Only 24% of people trust politicians to make decisions in the best interests of the country. Polarisation is increasing. At the same time, people want to be involved in the public policy decisions that affect them.
Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy, launched to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust in local government. Thousands of local people will have the opportunity to shape local government policy on an issue affecting their area.
New AI-powered technology is intended to make it easier, cheaper and quicker for participants to have their say, identify areas of consensus, discuss difficult issues and work through trade-offs together.
We are working in partnership with two trailblazing councils who are both embracing the opportunity to put the public at the heart of their policy making. The trial will begin in the London Borough of Camden to co-develop an approach to adult social care. The trial will then move on to South Staffordshire District Council as they develop an inclusive engagement process to prepare for their next local plan. The partners will also support a further 25 councils to observe and learn from the process so that they too can use the tools in the future.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can steer Waves from now until it completes in December 2026.
You would be joining the programme at a pivotal time as we move from the ‘set-up’ and ‘co-design’ phases of the first 6-months, to the start of the first of our two trials running sequentially over the next 11 months, before moving to a final ‘impact phase’ of dissemination of our toolkits, technology and learning in the final 6 months.
Programme management of Waves means ensuring that the whole project stays on track – on time and on budget – throughout its delivery. There are 5 partners, a number of suppliers and many moving parts, so it is critical that we find someone who can work across the whole programme, anticipating who needs to do what and by when, and ensuring that the programme is delivered successfully so we can draw learnings from it to share widely across the local government, democracy, and tech sectors.
It is worth bearing in mind that Waves is a ‘test and learn’ trial of a new deliberative democratic process using existing and new technology. Therefore, the team is committed to learning from the project and being comfortable with the uncertainty of not knowing exactly what the outcomes are going to be.
What you'll need to be sucessful
The types of knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for are below. We welcome a range of applications which include at least some of these attributes.
- Demonstrable experience managing an equivalent programme in terms of complexity, scale and partners with a solid understanding of project management methods.
- Understanding and commitment to the mission of the programme – motivated to tackle issues of low trust in democracy among UK citizens with digital democratic platforms and deliberative processes a crucial part of the solution.
- Team management, interpersonal and communication skills – ability to lead and motivate a team with diverse skills and priorities to deliver a programme of great complexity and uncertainty, including fostering collaboration and trust, managing conflicts, maintaining transparency and empowering different partners to perform effectively.
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills – the ability to align activities with overall programme objectives, making informed decisions based on programme lead and partner inputs and, where possible, data and analysis, and drive the programme towards successful outcomes.
- Ability to identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies and manage issues that may arise during the programme lifecycle – ideally in an innovation context, one working with diverse partners with different ways of working or when using technology/ conducting trials with the public.
- An interest in, and comfort working with, innovative technologies that utilise AI and collect data, as well as an understanding of the risks and sensitivities surrounding the use of AI, among the public and within the public sector.
- Experience of owning and managing a large-scale budget, conducting calculations when there are changes from the plan, and maintaining clear and robust tracking of expenditure to ensure financial accountability.
- Demonstrable ability to adapt to changing circumstances, solve problems creatively and maintain momentum and energy during challenging situations.
- Highly collaborative, with a commitment to teamwork and inclusivity.
Application and selection process
To apply, please provide the following through our application form:
- an anonymised CV (with any references to your name and personal details removed)
- answers to four screening questions (up to 250 words each)
- a completed copy of our diversity monitoring form (optional)
All applications will be evaluated and graded anonymously to minimise bias in our screening process.
Questions?
If you have any further questions or aren’t sure if the role is right for you, please feel free to reach out to us and we would be happy to answer any queries.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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