Programme manager, nfp people

Programme Manager

Salary: £42,000 per annum

Location: Remote with regular UK-wide travel

Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week)

Closing Date: 2nd July 2026 (applications may close early)

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of an innovative, nationwide Technology Empowerment Service for people with sight loss. Reporting to the CEO, you will design and deliver a programme that enables individuals to confidently access and use technology to live independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the design, launch and ongoing development of the service
• Creating accessible training resources, systems and support frameworks
• Building and managing partnerships with community organisations and sector stakeholders
• Recruiting, developing and supporting a national volunteer network
• Line managing the Volunteer & Projects Co-ordinator
• Developing monitoring, evaluation and impact frameworks
• Managing budgets, reporting to senior leadership and supporting strategic planning
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead (training provided)
• Ensuring the service evolves in line with new technologies and user needs

Regular travel across the UK is required, particularly during the early stages of programme rollout.

About You

You will be an experienced programme or project manager with a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives from concept to implementation.

What you bring

• Proven experience designing and delivering new services or programmes
• Strong project management, planning and organisational skills
• Experience managing people and working with volunteers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment
• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a commitment to inclusion

Knowledge of assistive technology, the disability sector or lived experience of sight loss would be advantageous.

About the Organisation

Our client is a national charity undergoing an exciting transformation to become a leading technology empowerment service supporting people with sight loss. Their mission is to make technology accessible, helping individuals stay connected, access information and live independently.

You will be joining a collaborative and purpose-driven team committed to delivering meaningful impact across the UK.

Other roles you may have experience of could include

Programme Lead, Service Development Manager, Project Manager, Operations Manager, Head of Programmes, Service Delivery Manager, Implementation Manager, Charity Programme Manager, Transformation Manager