Prospectus is excited to be working with our client, a well-established international animal welfare organisation, to help them recruit for a Programme Funding Manager. Since it was founded in 1934, the charity has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. Dedicated to improving some of the world's poorest communities, the charity supports training, treatment and programmes across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis with a salary of £47,197 per annum to work in a flexible hybrid model between home and their Central London Office.
The Programme Funding Manager plays a pivotal role in securing and managing institutional funding from trusts, foundations, government agencies, and multilateral donors to support the organisation's global programmes. You will lead on the development of high- quality funding proposals, build and strengthen donor relationships, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
They are looking for someone with significant experience and a successful track record of securing grants from key institutional funders. You will have demonstrable knowledge and experience in institutional funding with an understanding of institutional funders’ priorities, requirements and ways of working.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Job Title: Programme Manager (Sounddelivery Media Programmes)
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Hybrid (with some in-person work as required)
Salary: £42k pro rata, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Role Purpose
The Programme Manager will lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of Sounddelivery Media’s programmes. This includes managing funded projects, supporting network organisations, and ensuring programmes are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard, while meeting funder requirements and SDM’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the end-to-end delivery of SDM programmes, from planning through to evaluation and reporting.
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Work closely with key stakeholders to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives
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Creating new programmes according to the strategic objectives of the organisation
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Act as the main point of contact for programme partners, freelancers, and delivery organisations.
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Oversee programme budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring strong financial and risk management.
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Ensure programmes meet funder requirements, including monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
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Work closely with the Media & Communications Manager to promote programme activity and impact.
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Support learning and knowledge-sharing across the SDM network.
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Contribute to programme design and development, identifying opportunities for innovation and growth.
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Maintain accurate records and contribute to organisational reporting and strategy.
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Developing strong relationships with team members, vendors and partners
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Managing resources and ensuring timely delivery of programmes
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Supervising and coordinating activities of the parties involved in the programme
Person Specification
Experience (Essential):
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Proven experience of managing programmes or projects, ideally within the charity, cultural, or media sectors.
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Strong organisational and project management skills.
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Experience of managing budgets and reporting to funders.
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Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
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Understand and embed DEI principles and lived experience in activities
Experience (Desirable):
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Experience working with community organisations or networks.
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Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
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Understanding of the media, audio, or creative industries.
Skills & Abilities
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Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
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Ability to carry out tasks in a meticulous and methodical manner and pay close attention to detail
Flexibility & Commitment
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An open and flexible attitude, willing to work as part of a team
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Honesty and integrity to maintain confidential information and data and handle money
We collaborate with community leaders to ensure their lived experience and diverse voices are at the heart of policy and practice change.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.