Programmes Manager Jobs

Are you a public affairs professional looking for a new and exciting challenge?   

About the Foundation 
 
We’re an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society.   

Through unrestricted funding, support to develop, and influencing policy and practice we help small and local charities thrive, communities grow stronger, and people overcome complex issues and barriers so they can transform their lives.  

 
The Role 
 
We are looking for someone with a proven track record in public affairs to join the Foundation’s Policy, Communications and Research directorate.   

You will be responsible for growing our public affairs activity to increase the impact of both the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ influencing. With experience of building strong relationships with key stakeholders, you will help to ensure the Foundation, and our partners are helping to shape government policy and practice across a range of complex issues.   

A varied and interesting role, alongside this public affairs focus, you will also work across the Policy team’s wider influencing – from analysing charities’ reports to managing grants focused on influencing change. You will get to work with a range of partners and stakeholders, from frontline charities and the people they support to think tanks, infrastructure charities and high-profile parliamentarians.   

It is an exciting time to join the Foundation, under new leadership and as we shape a new organisation-wide strategy for 2026 – and at a critical time for charities and the people they support facing significant challenges and with a government that has publicly committed to increased partnership with charities.    

The Benefits  

• - Comprehensive training and development plan with a dedicated budget 
• - The chance to make a difference to small charities and the people they support across England and Wales
• - Ability to work across a number of interesting issues  
• - Opportunity to grow our public affairs activity

About You 
 
To be considered as our Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, you will need: 
 
Key requirements and competencies:  

• Helping the Foundation deliver changes to practice and policy in a selected number of issues at national level (England and Wales) based on evidence generated through the Foundation’s funding, through building relationships, disseminating learning and influencing others.  

• Building relationships across government and with key stakeholders to increase the Foundation’s influence and increase opportunities for charity partners to influence change.  

• Supporting the Policy & National Programmes Manager in developing and delivering a programme of activity to champion and raise the profile of small and local charities, their value and the issues facing them to bring about changes in policy and practice to deliver change in communities.  

• Building relationships with key stakeholders to develop ideas and identify potential partners for strategic funding opportunities.   

• Providing programme support for grants programmes focused on influencing including managing application and reporting requirements and working alongside grant holders influencing change to increase both their and the Foundation’s impact.  

• Taking the learning from the Foundation’s and our charity partners’ work to share knowledge and expertise across the organisation and externally.   

• Producing reports, consultation responses, briefings and presentations which highlight our policy positions and spread our influence  

• Working closely with the Wales Policy & Partnerships Manager to strengthen our public affairs activity in Wales.   

• Working closely with colleagues across the Policy, Communications and Research team to strengthen our insights and the impact of our influencing.   

• Representing the Foundation at a range of forums and events and working with Communications colleagues to arrange / host events / meetings / roundtables to convene key stakeholders.  

• Working closely with Lloyds Banking Group’s policy and public affairs colleagues, sharing insight and learning to increase our influencing impact and achieve shared goals.   

• Develop and maintain an approach to tracking political engagement and the impact of our influencing.    

 
We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership. We want an inclusive organisation that reflects our community and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe our organisation will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work if we can harness the benefit of different perspectives. 
 
So, if you’re looking to develop your skillset as a Public Affairs and National Programmes Manager, please apply via the button shown.

As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality. We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there. With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.

This programme sits across the Digital Engagement, Data & Analytics, and IT spaces: from how and through which platforms we engage with new and existing supporters; how we expertly track, understand, and drive decisions based on accurate and insightful supporter data; and which technologies we should invest in to provide the most appropriate services to our supporters and our employees, and ensuring we protect ourselves from threats such as cyber-attacks.

Reporting into the Director of Individual Giving and Legacies and with a dotted line to the Director of Strategy and Governance, the Senior DDT Transformation Programme Manager is responsible for using project and programme management best practice to drive this programme of activity forward.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Programme Management

· Work with Heads of Department and project managers to develop a programme plan that incorporates all strategic DDT Transformation initiatives and ensures clear direction towards our end goal of Data, Digital, and Tech excellence and the world class delivery of our supporter experience.

· Manage the DDT Transformation programme, regularly monitoring progress and promptly facilitating discussions on changes to ensure impact across the programme and wider organisation is understood and the most appropriate mitigations are put in place.

· Undertake stakeholder and risk mapping for the DDT Transformation programme, ensuring these are appropriately managed and regularly reviewed over the course of the programme.

· Working with the Internal Communications Manager and key stakeholders within the DDT Transformation Programme, develop and maintain the programme’s internal communications plan, and manage and design the programme’s change management plan.

· Oversee the DDT Transformation Programme budget, working with workstream leads to monitor budgets and support in budget reporting and business case writing.

Programme Governance

· Oversee DDT Transformation Programme Governance, including establishing and managing a reporting structure, ensuring clear and agreed communication between individual projects and the steering committee, and defining agreed escalation points.

· Support the Director of Individual Giving & Legacies (Chair of the DDT Transformation Programme Board) in preparing for steering committee meetings, including reporting on programme progress and escalating risks and change requests, ensuring the committee has the information required to perform its role in steering the wider programme.

· Ensure all initiatives within the DDT Transformation programme are set up according to ARUK’s project management best practice. Liaise with the Head of Programme Management to ensure the appropriate level of project management support across the DDT Transformation programme.

What we are looking for:

· Proven track record of overseeing large, complex, cross-organisational technical and non-technical projects, such as CRM Implementation, Website Development, and Digital Literacy, on time and on budget. 

· A good understanding of marketing and customer experience.

· Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these.

· Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs.

· Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project.

· Sound knowledge of different project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall) and experience in using these.

· Experience of managing project assets such as project budgets, deliverables and risk logs.

· Experience of working with a third-party implementation vendor during a project.

· Excellent communication skills, with an ability to build relationships, trust and respect at all levels. Effectively communicates to people of all different technical abilities.

· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills.

· Demonstrable skills in stakeholder management, with an ability to develop and adapt to different stakeholder groups. 

· Ability to drive change and hold challenging conversations at all levels and with third-party vendors.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.

· Good written and verbal presentation skills.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £54,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 9th March 2025, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 17th March 2025. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager to set-up, co-ordinate, evolve and embed a new and ambitious Climate for Communities project.

Thanks to National Lottery players, TDC has been awarded almost £1.3 million over three years to empower underrepresented communities in Brighton & Hove to participate in climate action.

In partnership with Brighton & Hove City Council, Community Works, Climate Outreach and 14 local organisations, the Climate for Communities project will produce accessible, community-based climate activities, which address the increased cost of living and the health and wellbeing challenges being experienced by people as a result.

The long-term vision of the project is for the city to become a thriving ecosystem of accessible, inclusive and impactful climate activity, with a green economy that brings communities together with public, private, education and voluntary sectors to ensure a just and equitable transition to a sustainable future.

If you thrive on creating projects and partnerships that directly address growing health, social and economic inequalities through community-centred climate action then this might be the role for you.

You will be an experienced manager and deliverer of community projects that make a real impact on people’s lives, and you will understand how taking a community development approach will lead to longer lasting and more meaningful change. 

Our Programme Managers are the main point of contact for young people on our social mobility programmes. The main focus of the role is the recruitment, development and support of young people into meaningful careers.

Programme Managers create recruitment networks in their areas and lead bootcamps to improve their employability (e.g. interview techniques) and to enhance their personal and leadership abilities (e.g. critical thinking). Once young people are hired, Programme Managers use their established relationship to provide pastoral care and in-work support.

LTSB’s vision is: a world where all young people can choose their careers, with an emphasis on improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and they have an excellent understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues, and how these factors impact young people.

LTSB does not have its own offices, so you will work remotely, but this role has significant in-person delivery expectations at partner organisations and corporate supporters, as well as occasion travel to our city hubs Birmingham, Liverpool, London, and Manchester. This role requires an Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure as part of the recruitment process.

The Big House has one mission: to enable care leavers and at-risk young people to fulfil their potential. Through drama and tailored long-term support we help care leavers and at-risk young people overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.

Our work in PRUs started in 2024 when it was noted that young people who are referred to The Big House had often spent some time in alternative education provisions. We wanted to reach these young people earlier in their life to introduce them to The Big House both as a potential support network after finishing school and a creative channel through which to build important skills like teamwork and communication. We currently work with six PRUs across London but hope to expand the programme in the next academic year.

We are now looking for a Programme Manager to manage the PRU programme to ensure its success. The ideal candidate would be an experienced drama facilitator with a passion for social change who can lead our work in PRUs. The Programme Manager will be responsible for designing the workshop curriculum, managing facilitation, and ensuring the smooth-running of the programme. This role would suit someone who is committed to making a long term success of The Big House’s PRU programme.

This role is 24 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks) with a working pattern of 9am - 4pm for 4 days per week. Working location is split between in-person delivery in schools, at the office and remote working.

First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with schools to create opportunities for young people to give to the causes and charities that mean something to them. Our core programme is a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes, and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.

Our vision is of a more generous society where everyone is willing and able to give back to the causes and charities that matter to them. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:

· Altruistic

· Inspiring

· Empowering

· Collaborative

· Professional

This is an exciting time for First Give, as we have recently launched our three-year strategy and our ambition to activate the generosity of a million young people by 2034.

Programme Manager Role

The Programme Manager will be responsible for growing the First Give network in the Midlands. Growth across the Midlands plays a part in our recently launched strategy, and the Programme Manager will use their understanding of the education sector to build relationships with key stakeholders and grow our number of partner schools.

Contract: Full time, permanent. 37.5 hours per week (typically 9am-5.30pm, but with occasional early starts and late finishes dependent on events and school visits)

Salary: £33,000 p.a.

Location: Working from home in the Midlands, with regular travel to schools across region. Occasional travel to First Give’s London office in West Hampstead and other locations in England and Wales for team meetings will also be required.

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Person Specification

Essential:

· Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change 

· Experience developing strong relationships across a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders

· Experience managing and supporting a large caseload of “client” relationships

· Strong understanding of the education sector, schools and the realities of teaching

· Superb organisation and prioritisation skills

· Confident, experienced and engaging public speaker, presenter and facilitator

· Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

· Excellent attention to detail and high standards

· Proactive, independent worker able to work well alone and as part of a team

· Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a scaling organisation

· Full, clean driving licence

Desirable:

· Experience of working in a small, decentralised organisation

· Experience of developing learning resources to achieve specified outcomes, and/or programme design

· Experience coordinating freelance staff

· Experience planning and delivering training

· Familiar with Salesforce

Please refer to attached JD and Person Spec for full list of key responsibilities.

Why work for First Give?

First Give provides many benefits and prides itself on how it treats its staff. Our benefits include:

· 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day annually after 3 full years of service to a maximum of 30 days.

· Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given to staff gratis. An additional day off for your birthday in addition to your annual leave allowance.

· A work from home allowance will be provided.

· Access to Health Assured (health and wellbeing) Employee Assistance Programme.

· Generous training and professional development budget, with regular training offered through the Pears Foundation.

· Multiple team socials and meetings throughout the year.

· 5% employer matched pension contributions.

The LEAP programme launched in January 2019 and this role was created in 2022 as an outcome of an interim programme evaluation. The aim of the role was to embed the LEAP Programme within MSF and to facilitate the understanding and functioning of the programme, both at field level and within the MSF HR network.

The postholder works closely with the LEAP Programme Manager and MSF HR departments and across the movement, including at field and operational level.

The role now focuses on:

1. Working with HR colleagues and key stakeholders to implement the programme effectively.
2. Supporting current and prospective students to address the barriers which they face. This is particularly through targeted recruitment and support efforts for those coming from specific staff demographics which are underrepresented in the programme.

DEPARTMENT: Programmes

HOURS: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

LOCATION: Any MSF office (OC, partner section, or branch office) within + / - 3 hours of London/UK time zone, with 2 days per week minimum working in that MSF office. Expected core working hours 10:00-15:00 London/UK time. Ability to travel occasionally (within the UK and, if needed, to a European office) is required.

SALARY: Salary: £45,643.41 per annum

Internal salary grade: 15.1

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the benefits of digital and technology and focused on using digital and technology to enable delivery of organisational purpose.  They need to have a strong background in managing cross-organisational change programmes, experience of stakeholder management, and a focus on meeting the needs of our users.

About the role 

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to manage the delivery of digital and technology change programmes across Shelter.

Role specifics 

To succeed, you will need significant programme management experience, with knowledge of different project management tools: Agile, Waterfall and Lean. We want you to have experience of managing risk and budgets, and have strong cross organisational stakeholder management experience, with the ability to negotiate and influence decision-making.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. 

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

This role sits within Shelter’s Technology & Data (T&D) team, which is made up of 40+ people based across the country with bases in London, Sheffield and Edinburgh. The T&D Department supports a range of software, systems and platform tools.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement 

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Programme Manager

We Are Seeking a Programme Manager (Inclusion) to amplify underrepresented voices, diversify the cultural education workforce, and help shape a more inclusive creative future for children and young people across the North West.

Position: Programme Manager (Inclusion)

Salary: £34,154 - £38,414 per annum (negotiable based on experience)

Location: North West England (hybrid – home, Wigan office, and regional travel)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible, minimum 0.6 FTE)

Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025

About the Role

As Programme Manager (Inclusion) you will lead initiatives that tackle inequalities in access to creativity and culture for children and young people. You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering impactful programmes that amplify underrepresented voices, challenge systemic barriers, and strengthen professional networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan, coordinate and deliver activities across inclusion-focused programmes. 

• Lead a pioneering initiative to connect, support and champion teaching artists across England. 

• Facilitating and coordinating an Anti-Racism Group, embedding inclusive practice across the organisation.

• Designing and delivering training, events, and CPD programmes focused on inclusion.

• Advocating for inclusion and anti-racism within the cultural education sector.

• Managing programme budgets, reporting on impact, and securing funding opportunities.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cultural education by turning strategy into action and creating spaces for collaboration and learning.

About You

We are looking for a passionate and proactive advocate for inclusion with the skills to drive systemic change.

Essential skills and experience include:

• Proven experience in project or programme management within cultural, creative, education, or community settings.

• Strong understanding of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racist practice.

• Experience facilitating events, networks, or training programmes.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.

• Strong relationship-building skills, working across sectors to drive engagement.

• Ability to use digital tools and technology for programme delivery and reporting.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of cultural education and policy trends.

• Experience in communications and storytelling for advocacy.

• Lived experience or insight into barriers faced by underrepresented communities.

If you’re ready to inspire, influence, and create change, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Organisation

You will be working for a cultural education charity dedicated to ensuring all children and young people have access to creativity and culture. They work with schools, cultural organisations, and artists to tackle inequality, amplify under represented voices, and foster collaboration.

The charity values curiosity, courage, collaboration, and inclusion and are committed to anti-racist practice, ensuring that diversity is at the heart of everything they do.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Inclusion Programme Lead, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Arts & Culture Programme Manager, or Education & Outreach Coordinator.  #INDNFP

About Us

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success.

We have over 40 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, enthusiastic and confident individual to join us as Programme Manager to develop and manage delivery of Phase 2 of the Early Connect Programme. Following successful delivery of Phase 1, Inspire has been selected to deliver Phase 2 of this pilot programme alongside the GLA/DfE and lead partners Rinova.

This role has responsibility for developing and delivering work related learning activities for young people with the aim of enhancing their skills and understanding of future career opportunities and transitioning into apprenticeships.

All delivery is aimed towards enabling young people to learn about apprenticeship opportunities and how to position themselves to apply and move into employment as an apprentice. You will work closely with young people, employers and business volunteers to deliver fun, engaging and labour market-relevant careers related support and workshops to young people participating in the programme in both online and in-person formats. You will have the chance to be creative through planning, delivering and evaluating the programme to ensure that services are current and meet the needs of all stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing development, delivery and coordination of work related learning activities for phase 2 of the Early Connect programme.
• Accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets.
• Managing a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training.
• Accurately managing data and reporting requirements of funders of the Early Connect programme.
• Identifying suitable referral partners including the Jobcentre and training providers, from which to recruit job seekers and course participants.
• Maintaining and building effective relationships with programme participants and stakeholders.

Please see our job description for further details.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter.

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person.  We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find a suitable candidate.

Interviews will include a skills based test.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

Impactful research & partnerships. Expert communication. Global vision. 

Senior Programme Manager (International Partnerships)

£56,000 - £59,000 (+ )

Reports to: Head of Strategic Evidence

Department: Policy, Information and Communications

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

*Due to its international nature, this role will regularly involve attending morning and evening meetings and events outside of 9am-5pm hours. We know that flexibility is important and we pride ourselves on the level of flexibility we offer. As a part of our commitment to work-life balance, you will receive time off in lieu (TOIL) for attending these meetings and events.

Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). This role will involve international travel c.1-2 time per annum.

Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application.

Closing date: 07 March 2025 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact as soon as possible.

Recruitment process: One to two competency-based interviews (depending on application volumes)

Interview date: From the week commencing 17 March 2025

How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you.

The programme is essential to Cancer Research UK's life-saving mission. The ICBP (owned by Cancer Research UK and our international partners across 22 jurisdictions, 8 countries, and 3 continents) is a unique and innovative collaboration uniting clinicians, policymakers, researchers, and data experts globally. This programme produces high-quality research to measure and understand international variation in cancer survival rates, identify best international practices, and generate insights needed for policy and practice change. Through this multi-disciplinary international collaboration and knowledge sharing, we aim to improve global cancer services, outcomes, and survival rates, helping to create a world where everyone can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

As a Senior Programme Manager, you will lead and coordinate this complex, multi-faceted programme and our partners. You will drive the ICBP's delivery and impact, achieving evidence-based improvements in cancer-related policy and practice across international jurisdictions. Your responsibilities will include overseeing research collaborations, acting as the programme ambassador, engaging with industry leaders to translate research into actionable policy and practice, ensuring compliance, managing the budget, and leading the Programme Management Team.

This varied and autonomous role offers the chance to be part of our global effort to make a significant impact on cancer policy and care. If you are a research, policy, or international development professional with experience managing partnerships, programmes, and projects who possess strong research, communication, organisational, and leadership skills, we'd love for you to join our mission.

What will I be doing?

Programme Management:

• Overseeing and coordinating the day-to-day management of the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership (ICBP) programme, ensuring key milestones are met and progress is communicated across the partnership.

• Developing strong relationships with key international and UK stakeholders ensuring a coordinated approach to engagement by the Programme Management Team.

• Ensuring appropriate legal agreements and funding are in place with ICBP partner jurisdictions and commissioned researchers; and onboarding any new jurisdictions.

• Ensuring appropriate governance structures are in place to support the successful delivery of the programme (including clinical committees, local leads groups etc).

• Collaborating with the Senior Research Manager to ensure the successful delivery of all commissioned research projects.

  • This may include grant management, facilitating support for principal investigators, and sharing evidence through ICBP communication channels.

• Managing risks, developing appropriate mitigations, and escalating effectively.

• Coordinating and leading communications with the ICBP Programme Board (PB) and providing regular programme updates to the ICBP chair, deputy chair, and Cancer Research UK PB member.

• Undertaking other projects/activities as required (including other international activities as appropriate).

• Managing and overseeing the ICBP budget ensuring that income and expenditure are tracked and allocated appropriately.

• Overseeing and contributing to agenda, minutes, action lists, and papers for all meetings ensuring good communication between all parties and chairing meetings.

• Maintaining delivery against the ICBP's vision and strategic priorities.

Communications:

• Overseeing ICBP communications including correspondence, newsletters, web pages, and online events.

• Leading on the organisation of ICBP networking events at conferences etc.

• Ensuring a high profile for the ICBP across Cancer Research UK by networking with colleagues across the charity to identify opportunities to advance the vision of the partnership.

• Developing a strategic approach to maintaining and raising the profile of collaborative work through the development of impactful communications.

• Proactively developing and consolidating relationships with stakeholders and positively influencing senior stakeholders ensuring communication across all levels to build a consensus between all partners

• Acting as an ambassador for ICBP and Cancer Research UK.

Line Management:

• Line managing the Programme Management Team (c.2 direct reports).

• Assigning responsibilities and having oversight of work plans as well as developing personal and professional development plans.

What skills will I need?

• Background in research, policy, or international development with experience managing partnerships, programmes, and projects.

• Professional or post-graduate qualification in a relevant field with a research component (e.g., health, biomedical science, policy, international development).

• Proven track record in building credible and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including health professionals) and experience in negotiating, influencing, and building consensus at all levels (including leadership and Board).

• Experience commissioning and managing research and tendering processes with an understanding of legal and governance frameworks.

• Strong organisational, prioritisation, and planning skills with a proactive and flexible approach to managing fast-paced projects, responding to changing priorities, and managing and escalating risks.

• Budget management experience (c. £2-3m+) with an ability to negotiate with funders and suppliers for quality and value for money.

• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to write concise and engaging reports, briefings, and papers; distil complex information, and make clear recommendations for action.

• Experience interpreting research findings and drawing contextually sound conclusions.

• Coaching and mentoring experience with the ability to manage, inspire, and motivate a team, set clear objectives, and evaluate performance effectively.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our .

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The English-Speaking Union believes every child should be able to make their voice heard. We believe that the ability to progress and to thrive in life relies on oracy – speaking and listening – skills, which are not currently a prominent part of the school curriculum. Our debate, public speaking and cultural exchange programmes help young people to engage with the world, to speak more confidently and to listen to and understand different points of view. These skills improve young people’s attainment, emotional intelligence and social skills, helping them to live their lives to the fullest.

Income generated by the ESU's property is vital to supporting our charitable work, it is crucial that we maximise its potential and manage it correctly.

The Corporate Services team provides essential support and strategic direction across the organisation. We lead on organisational strategy, ensuring alignment with our purpose as defined in the Royal Charter and our long-term goals. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair.

Purpose of this role

This newly created fixed term role has three primary responsibilities:

· To ensure that the ESU achieves maximum income from various lease negotiations

· To develop a programme of improvement works for our grade II* listed building

· Prepare the tender for a future tenant on a lease or licence basis for Dartmouth House

Responsibilities and Expectations

(1) Hotel lease extension and bedroom lease renewal

· Liaise with the surveyor and other agents on contract negotiations

· Conduct due diligence checks on the contracting party

(2) Develop the DH improvement works programme

· Commission and oversee a series of feasibility studies to inform a works programme

· Facilitate surveys and assessments in support of the feasibility studies

· Develop a programme of works for Dartmouth House.

· Prepare for pre-planning, full planning permission and listed consent

· Tender for project management services

· Work with the Project Manager to appoint contracted services

· Provide interface between the Senior Leadership Team and project management services

(3) Manage the transition to a new Dartmouth House tenant

· Prepare the tender for a future tenant on a lease or licence basis

· Agree shortlist of parties invited to submit bids

· Appraise offers and make recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team

· Liaise with the surveyor on negotiations with prospective tenant

· Engage the lawyer for creation of new lease/licences

· Build tenant plans into our programme of improvement works

· Oversee the drawdown of Graysons services

(4) Develop a long-term solution for the Mews building

· Support our tenant with conducting a feasibility study of the Mews for bedrooms

· Facilitate a feasibility study for conversion of the Mews to commercial office space

· Prepare for pre-planning, planning permission and listed consent

· Develop a programme of works

· Prepare tender for a future tenant

· Tender for project management services

· Work with Project Manager to appoint contracted services

· Provide interface between SLT and project management services

To successfully deliver on this brief, the successful candidate will need to work closely with the Head of Finance to develop detailed budgets and operate within controls set by the Senior Leadership Team. Much of our property work is dependent on the success of our negotiations.

Skills and Experience

Skills

· Ability to manage multiple property-related projects simultaneously.

· Proven experience in developing works programmes and managing cost plans.

· Strong negotiation skills with surveyors, lawyers, contractors, and tenants.

· Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

· Experience in contract negotiations, drafting, and managing lease agreements, including knowledge of commercial leases and licences.

· Strong research and analytical skills to conduct due diligence on contracting parties.

· Understanding of planning regulations, listed consent processes, and listed buildings

· Experience working closely with finance teams to develop detailed budgets, control expenditure, and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.

· Skilled in preparing and evaluating tenders and selecting vendors.

· Knowledge of property law and experience engaging legal professionals.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface with a variety of professionals.

· Ability to anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks associated with property and lease matters.

Experience

· Demonstrable experience managing property portfolios, leasing, and development projects.

· Involvement in negotiating leases for commercial or hospitality properties, including experience with tenant transitions

· Experience working with senior leadership teams and external professionals such as surveyors, contractors, and legal advisors.

· Familiarity with securing planning permission and listed consent.

· Experience preparing tenders for licensees or lessees and managing tenant onboarding and service transitions.

· Proven track record in taking property projects from feasibility studies to planning, execution, and completion.

About Planet Patrol:

Our vision is a world where all beings can enjoy our waterways, free from pollution. We are a global community dedicated to placing people-powered environmental data at the heart of decision-making. Through our unique anywhere, anytime, anybody approach to citizen science, we gather critical evidence of water and litter pollution to drive solutions that protect both environmental and human health. Our data and citizen science methods have been featured in academic journals (Stanton, et al., 2022) and media investigations (Channel 4 and ITV), enhancing public and scientific knowledge of litter pollution.

We are now at a pivotal moment of growth and evolution. This means you must thrive in a start-up environment and have a can-do attitude to problem solving. You’ll be one of only a handful of employees and a team of excellent freelancers. This is a great opportunity to really shape the organisation and our impact. Whilst this role is fixed term, we hope to secure enough funding to make the role permanent. 

Head of Programmes & Campaigns

Role details: Remote with travel expected at least once a month.

Salary: £45,000 FTE

Hours per week: 30 hours (4 days)

Terms: One year fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent based on funding.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Programmes & Campaigns to join our small but dynamic team. In this new role, you will work closely with our Founder, Lizzie Carr MBE, to revolutionise how we address environmental challenges by leading and expanding our programmes and campaigns. You will manage a team to drive initiatives that bridge water quality, environmental health, and public policy. Plus, you’ll oversee Planet Patrol’s free mobile app and build collaborative relationships with other NGOs. This is an exciting, varied and hands-on role perfect for someone that likes to work in an agile environment.

Key responsibilities:

● Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of three direct reports and a network of contractors, that develops and manages all of Planet Patrol’s programmes and campaigns.

● Programme Development: Design and implement comprehensive programme plans with clear milestones and deliverables. Monitor performance, measure impact, and adjust strategies to achieve ambitious outcomes.

● Representation and Advocacy: Serve as a spokesperson for Planet Patrol at key events, conferences, and media engagements. Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and policymakers to advance our mission.

● Business Development: Leverage key metrics and insights to craft persuasive proposals and pitches, securing diverse revenue streams. Provide detailed budget analyses to support new initiatives and oversee budgets for all existing programmes.

● App Oversight: Collaborate with contractors to enhance our free app, introducing new features and ensuring improvements align with budget constraints and user needs.

● Adaptive Strategy & Problem-Solving: Embrace ambiguity by pivoting approaches when faced with new information or changing circumstances. Break down complex challenges to inform creative strategies and continuously refine campaigns based on lessons learned.

● Strategic Collaboration:  work closely with the Founder and Board of Advisors to shape the organisation’s long term strategy, ensuring objectives remain ambitious yet achievable.

Role Requirements

● Minimum 3 years in programmes and campaign delivery.

● Proven leadership in managing programmes and campaigns within dynamic, start-up, or similar environments.

● Demonstrated success in collaborating with NGOs, coalition groups, and cross-functional teams.

● Exceptional project management skills and keen attention to detail.

● Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage contractors.

● In-depth knowledge of environmental issues—especially pollution—and a passion for driving change.

● Strong analytical skills to break down complex problems and develop innovative, creative strategies.

● A proactive mindset with a willingness to explore unconventional paths, learn from failures, and drive breakthrough outcomes.

● A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

● Strong interpersonal abilities with experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.

● Capability to respond to external events with relevant communications.

● Legal right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

What We Offer:

Planet Patrol values collaboration, innovation, and a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we’re proud to be a 4-day week employer. We offer a flexible, remote working environment, paired with regular opportunities to connect as a team. We’re a vibrant, mission-driven non-profit that supports professional growth, alongside wellbeing. We offer a generous annual leave package, your birthdays off and encourage you to get out into nature whenever possible.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close midnight Sunday 23 March. First stage interviews will be held on 27 March.

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Set up in 2009, Renaissance Foundation is a specialist youth charity providing support to two hard-to-reach groups: young carers and young hospital patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses.  While each group has its own specific issues, they also have much in common, suffering from significant educational, social and emotional challenges, including low academic attainment, high rates of unemployment, isolation and lack of self-esteem. Our mission is to inspire these young people to reach their full potential through our three-year programme, using the power of inspiration, creative and digital learning and vocational development.  Our programme is designed to create high aspirations, build resilience and confidence in public settings and support positive engagement with society.

We currently have a team of five full-time employees, based at our youth hub in Aldgate, supporting around 80 young people. We have ambitious plans to grow the charity’s reach significantly in the coming years. 

We are looking for a capable, proactive person to oversee the management of RF’s programmes. You will be at the frontline of our work, working with key partners, young people and other stakeholders to make an impact. You will be responsible for all aspects of programme management and promotion of the programme through various outreach efforts.

Key Contributions

Programme

· Overseeing the planning, management and evaluation of the RF programme including graduate schemes such as mentoring and Youth Board

· Nurturing positive relationships with Programme Partners for successful programme delivery

· Assisting the Programme Director to build effective partnerships with new partners, community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders where required

· Attending a minimum of one drop-in session/holiday activity per month to support the young people. Term time drop ins take place Wednesdays 5-7pm. Holiday drop-in sessions take place at different times. (Evening work will be time taken back in lieu)

Outreach

· Delivering RF’s Outreach strategy in order to build and enhance visibility and recognition of RF and grow pipeline of young people joining the charity

· Managing referral partner relationships across London (including schools, hospitals, young carer services and others), nurturing existing relationships and building new partnerships.

· Organising events that inspire referrals to RF including delivering school assemblies, presenting at meetings and taking other external visits as required

· Analysing referral data to identify opportunities and priorities

General

· Collaborating with/supporting the programme team on an adhoc basis as required

· Ensuring safeguarding principles and procedures are always followed to protect the welfare of young people, including identifying, responding and reporting any safeguarding concerns.

Please see the job description for more details.

We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter by Monday 3 March. Successful candidates will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background or any other difference.