About Ukie Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them as they create some of the world’s most exciting games. Our membership includes cutting-edge companies working across the interactive entertainment industry from Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts and Microsoft to Jagex, Roblox, Ustwo games and many more. This role is focussed on supporting industry talent through our education, skills and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Ukie endeavours to empower the next generation of industry talent through our programmes, including; Digital Schoolhouse (DSH), Student Membership, Raise the Game (RTG) and supporting family friendly video games through Ask About Games. Working together we aim to enable anyone with a passion for video games to flourish. We promote a fun and playful approach to education, with creativity and innovation sitting at the heart of what we do. The education team at Ukie sits across disciplines, supports our members, and works with a broad range of partners and stakeholders. The successful candidate will play an integral and role within this team, enabling them to experience the breadth of the games industry. There are opportunities for the successful candidate to showcase their strategic leadership and entrepreneurial spirit and co-ordinate activity whilst working with people from different backgrounds and levels of seniority. Stakeholder and relationship management are key to this role. Ukie is an inclusive, small, diverse, not-for-profit company of 20 people with a commitment to the exciting, creative, innovative sector we represent. An inclusive team attitude is essential. We offer a work culture and environment where entrepreneurialism and teamwork are celebrated. We encourage you to have a look at the Ukie website to see who the team members are and to read our Values and Beliefs. About you This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and motivated Project and Programme Manager with experience of delivering complex and multi-stakeholder programmes on time, and within budget. You will oversee a portfolio of internally and externally-funded projects focused on the delivery of Ukie’s Supe rcharged mission. Initially, this is likely to include Ukie’s successful Raise the Game initiative alongside a number of smaller skills-related projects. Ideally you will bring: Strong organisational skills with the ability and experience to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines and competing priorities. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships across teams and with external stakeholders Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to work accurately with a good eye for detail. Good knowledge and experience of programme and project management methods and how to apply them. Enthusiastic, with an understanding and sensitivity to the wide range of issues facing the games industry. A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and cultural sensitivity in all our communication work. The ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders with varied priorities. Ability to work under pressure when required. A proactive and flexible attitude and the ability to act on own initiative but knowing when to seek advice and/or approval. Diplomatic, friendly, efficient, empathetic and helpful attitude. The ability to work and communicate collaboratively as part of a team. Flexibility to work with different parts of the team and adapt to changing requirements. We are a flexible and inclusive employer. If you are excited by the role, but do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements or qualifications we encourage you to apply anyway explaining why your skills and experience make you an ideal candidate. What you’ll be doing As a Programme Manager, based primarily within the Education team you will also be responsible for leading on the delivery of a range of funded partner projects. Working with colleagues across teams, you will support funding bids for new education and social impact based projects. Should these be successful then you will hold lead responsibility for co-ordinating work with colleagues to ensure successful delivery. Key responsibilities As Programme Manager you will: Provide programme leadership for our Raise the Game (RTG) initiative. Oversee the end-to-end delivery, ensuring the programme meets its objectives and delivers measurable impact across the UK video games industry. Shape the programme’s strategy and roadmap, aligning activities with Ukie’s wider mission and priorities. Stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations, industry leaders, educators and community groups. Act as the key point of contact for all programme stakeholders, championing diversity and inclusion in every interaction. Establish the RTG small grant funding pot and oversee its process for distribution. Plan, co-ordinate and deliver key programme activities, including the annual Festival of Food event. Manage programme budgets and resources effectively, ensuring value for money and long term sustainability. Work closely with Ukie’s Communications team to develop and deliver impactful content, case studies and campaigns that amplify our initiatives and increase engagement. Represent Ukie at external events, roundtables and conferences as a visible ambassador. Promote good practice in diversity, equity and inclusion practices across the games sector, influencing industry approaches. Co-ordinate working groups and steering committees related to initiatives and projects being managed. Work with Ukie colleagues to seek and apply for funding opportunities related to Ukie’s social impact and education work. Work with colleagues to design and deliver funded projects. Oversee end to end delivery of individual projects. Managing roles and responsibilities as appropriate. Manage project budgets, allocating staff capacity and resources whilst adapting to changing requirements. Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise communication of progress and managing expectations. Monitor project delivery, overseeing progress and ensuring the project meets milestones and quality standards. What you can expect from us An opportunity to work with a friendly energetic and supportive team on behalf of the UK’s fast growing video games industry. A chance to gain hands on experience, assuming real responsibility over your areas of work. Support for your training and development to ensure that you continue to develop while working at Ukie. An opportunity to be at the heart of global games industry and its leaders. A great working environment, which provides access to mental health support, financial advice and regular socialising within the team. A flexible working environment with paid time off for volunteering. The chance to travel and attend a range of industry events, both nationally and internationally. Generous annual leave with additional long service entitlements. Pension and Private Healthcare upon completion of probation. Access to the annual bonus scheme and additional benefits. Early finish on Friday’s and lots of opportunities to play video games! Other information Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm Expectation that some evening and weekend work will be required to attend events as the business requires. Ukie allows remote work, but there is an expectation of regular visits to the office. This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.