Programme Manager

1 month ago


Wallingford UK, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Practicus Full time

Programme Manager

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

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


We are currently partnered with an international, intergovernmental, not-for-profit organization that improves people’s lives worldwide by solving problems in agriculture and the environment. The Programme manager role involves developing work packages (as collections of individual projects), and ensure delivery against them.


Experience working within teams is essential, as the person will navigate a matrix structure, balancing the needs of various teams while driving alignment. The candidate should be comfortable with both high-level planning and detailed execution, addressing issues like conflicting priorities and the tension between perfection and delivery.


The successful candidate must have hands-on experience navigating ambiguity, working across multiple time zones, and engaging with diverse stakeholders. You will also support strategic planning, helping develop and hold the team accountable to a five-year roadmap.


Knowledge and Experience:

  • Experience in delivering complex multi-dimensional programmes, projects or products.
  • Proven track record of managing and delivering projects.
  • Experience or an interest in evidence synthesis information, methods, or communication will be an advantage.
  • Excellent networker and communicator, both verbal and written.
  • Commercially aware with good financial skills.


Some of the benefits are listed below:

  • Defined contribution pension scheme with employee contribution that the client 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
  • Income protection plans, life assurance and long service awards
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies
  • Long Service Awards, Employee Recognition Scheme, Personal Accident and Business Travel Insurance, Medical Insurance Scheme


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