Head Of Programmes

Company: IDA Recruitment Ltd
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Location: London
Job Description:

Head of Programmes & Impact

£48,000 – £55,000 | 35 hours/week | Permanent

  • 35 hours per week, 26 days holiday, hybrid working, class pass – access to gyms, fitness studios, salons and spas, on-site parking

A wonderful opportunity for a Senior Programmes Lead to join this inspirational charity which provides high impact programmes aimed at young people from under-represented backgrounds. Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 2 days remote working available. The other 3 days requiring to be in the offices based near Lewisham

The Head of Programmes and Impact is a strategic role, which leads on Programmes, Impact and Communications work, responsible in helping to drive forward the #removed# strategy.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

  • Senior leadership experience in programmes, impact or service delivery within the charity or mission-led sector
  • A proven track record securing income from trusts, foundations and/or corporate funders
  • Strong experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
  • Experience leading communications or engagement to support fundraising and impact
  • Confidence managing relationships with funders, partners and senior stakeholders
  • A track record building and developing high-performing teams

Reporting into the Strategic director, responsibilities include:

  • Lead a portfolio of high-quality, evidence-based programmes aligned to strategic priorities
  • Grow income from trusts, foundations and corporate funders, building a strong funding pipeline.
  • Embed a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework to evidence impact
  • Lead communications for impact — compelling storytelling that amplifies participant voice and strengthens funder relationships
  • Line-manage the programmes and communications teams, setting clear objectives, KPIs, and performance expectations. Support staff development, performance and onboarding.
  • Promote cross organisational working across programmes, income generation, and communications.
  • Lead on safeguarding and risk management across all programme delivery

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Posted: September 27th, 2026