Senior Project & Media Lead Global Programmes & Partnerships
Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid) with regular travel across Scotland and occasional international travel
Salary: £42,000 £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Application Deadline : May 20, 2025
Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) available
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Peridot Recruit Limited is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK charity delivering impactful health education, training, and international outreach. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role with scope across the UK and internationally.
About the Role
Are you a strategic thinker with strong experience in project delivery, media communications, and stakeholder engagement? This role offers a dynamic mix of programme leadership, international collaboration, public engagement, and media strategy. Youll work across UK regions and key global territories (such as West and Southern Africa), managing cross-border projects that directly impact lives.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Leadership
Lead and oversee the development and delivery of high-impact health and education projects
Manage cross-regional teams and partnerships to ensure goals are achieved
Drive innovation in digital outreach and learning tools
Monitor project performance and impact through strong evaluation frameworks
Partnership Development
Build and manage relationships with public bodies, NGOs, schools, and international stakeholders
Lead the rollout of professional training and outreach programmes in underserved communities
Media & Public Engagement
Develop and lead impactful media and communications campaigns
Represent the organisation as a spokesperson across digital, press, and live events
Coordinate the production of digital content, explainer videos, and accessible public materials
Fundraising & Development Support
Support the preparation of grant applications and donor proposals
Engage sponsors, funders, and corporate partners to drive programme sustainability
Team & Operational Leadership
Line-manage project teams and contractors, fostering a high-performance culture
Ensure compliance with funding agreements, charity governance, and budgeting processes
Person Specification
Essential:
5+ years of project or programme leadership in charity, health, education, or development sectors
Strong background in stakeholder management and communications
Experience delivering media, campaign, or digital outreach strategies
Comfortable with domestic and international travel
UK driving licence
Desirable:
Knowledge of UK public health or education sectors
Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Trello, Canva, or CRM platforms
Grant writing or MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) experience
Language skills (French or an African language are a bonus)
Location & Travel
The role is based in Aberdeen (hybrid), with travel across Scotland (e.g., Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders) and periodic international travel.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a forward-thinking charity that values its people and rewards success. Our client offers a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, achieve your career goals, and be part of a high-performing team.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer.
If youre ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, apply now and take the next step in your career with a company thats as ambitious as you are!
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