Senior Programme Manager

2 days ago

Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time
Senior Programme Manager

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to lead our life-changing projects that bring hope to vulnerable children across the world.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the lives of children and communities.

About the Role

As a Senior Programme Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of institutional donor-funded programmes, including commercial contracts and grants.

You will work closely with our National Offices and key implementing partners to ensure that programmes are effectively delivered on time, within budget, and in line with donor expectations.

You will be the driving force behind impactful projects, supporting vulnerable communities in fragile settings and ensuring that our partners deliver on their commitments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the implementation of complex, high-risk programmes, ensuring positive outcomes for children in fragile contexts.
  • Manage relationships with donors, lead on key donor-facing interactions, and ensure timely submission of financial and narrative reports.
  • Collaborate closely with Programme Finance Officers to monitor budgets, manage financial risks, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Proactively assess programmatic and organisational risks, adapting programme strategies as needed to ensure goals are met.
  • Act as the primary liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, including country offices, partners, and donors.
  • Oversee the start-up, implementation, and closeout of multiple programmes, ensuring strong governance and adherence to project management frameworks.
  • Promote learning within your portfolio, sharing insights and best practices with donors, agencies, and colleagues, and representing the organisation at key international conferences and events.
About You

We are looking for a strong leader with proven experience managing large, complex programmes funded by institutional donors such as the UK Government or the EU, ideally in fragile or conflict-affected areas.

Expertise in managing consortium-led programmes, commercial contracts, and payment-by-results initiatives is essential.

You will have outstanding communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to represent the organisation at a strategic level with donors, partners, and other key stakeholders.

You will also have solid experience in financial management and adaptive programme management, with the ability to drive successful delivery in challenging environments.

A passion for working in international development, alongside a degree in a relevant field (International Development, Programme Management, etc.) or equivalent experience, is required.

You will be willing to travel to fragile contexts to support programme implementation and engage with field teams.

About the Organisation

We are an international children's charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries.

Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy, we've helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years.

As a Christian organisation, everything we do is motivated by our faith as we strive to reflect God's unconditional love.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client's Christian mission, values, culture, and faith statements.

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