Head of Programmes

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 2026–2030 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

IDA Recruitment Ltd specialises in office support recruitment across London. We work with sectors from Creative start ups, Third Sector organisations to companies within Professional Services. We have a great deal of experience of the London Market and throughout our careers have nurtured long term respectful relationships with candidates, enabling them to reach their potential. Due to high volumes we are unable to respond to every application. We expect to contact successful candidates within 5 working days
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed