Programme Manager

About the Job

‍ Role | Programme Lead

Areas | Grant Funding, Project Management, Evaluation Oversight, Stakeholder Engagement

✨ Tech | Project Management Systems, CRM, MS Office Suite

Based | City of London

Schedule | Hybrid

Offer | £53,000 – Maternity Contract Position

Hi

We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation that champions evidence-based change through innovation, evaluation, and sector partnerships. They’re now looking for a strategic and organised Grants Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of high-impact funded programmes across the UK.

As a Grants Programme Lead, you will:

• Lead the design, launch, and coordination of grant funding rounds
• Manage internal approval processes and cross-organisational project teams
• Oversee the application, assessment, and contracting stages of grant delivery
• Act as the project lead across a portfolio of funded interventions and evaluations
• Ensure robust project delivery, reporting, and budget management
• Quality-assure key deliverables such as evaluation reports and implementation frameworks
• Support dissemination of learning and research across the sector
• Line manage 1–2 team members

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience managing complex grant programmes from end-to-end
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of evaluation, learning, and project delivery
• Confidence leading cross-functional teams and external partners
• Experience supporting process improvement and systems development
• Commitment to inclusive, equitable and values-led ways of working
• Ability to manage risk and ensure programme quality throughout the lifecycle

What we offer:

• A flexible working environment with hybrid or remote options
• Opportunities to lead impactful, evidence-based programmes
• A collaborative and purpose-driven team culture
• Generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

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