Strategic Programme Lead

7 days ago


Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Practicus Full time £58,255

Programme Manager

Fixed Term, Full time (Paying up to £58,255 + benefits)

Hybrid role, working 2-3 days per week from the client's Wallingford office

About Practicus

We're a leading international, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to tackling global challenges in agriculture and the environment.

About the Role

This Programme Manager position requires a visionary leader with exceptional strategic thinking and communication skills to manage relationships and drive team success.

The Programme Manager will oversee work packages, ensure delivery, and develop governance and quality assurance processes as the team grows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage work packages, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results
  • Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, navigating ambiguity and conflicting priorities
  • Support strategic planning, helping develop and hold the team accountable to a five-year roadmap
  • Play a key role in setting up governance and quality assurance processes as the team scales

Requirements

  • Proven experience in delivering complex multi-dimensional programmes, projects or products
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver projects, with excellent networker and communicator skills
  • Commercially aware with good financial/business skills
  • Experience or interest in evidence synthesis information, methods, or communication an advantage

What We Offer

  • Defined contribution pension scheme with employee contribution that Practicus will double-match up to 10% of gross salary
  • 37 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and the 3 days between Christmas and New Year), rising to 42 days
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, with a full calendar of health and well-being initiatives
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies
  • Career development opportunities including internal promotions, mentoring and Development Bursary to visit another centre
  • Culture committed to being a fully inclusive, enjoyable and fulfilling place to work

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