Salary: £53,746 - £63,225 per annum Hours: 36 per week Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Do you want to be involved in strategic programmes and projects that will drive innovation and cross-functional collaboration? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We’re seeking a dedicated Programme Development Manager to lead the development and delivery of Clarion’s internal and external social innovation programmes: the high profile external innovation catalyst the William Sutton Prize and the internal staff programme Good Ideas Fund. Working strategically across Clarion Futures and Group functions, you’ll develop cohesive programmes to respond to strategic objectives and Group/Futures priorities. You’ll drive best practice and innovative approaches to improve the quality of the service, the business intelligence and the impact of the programmes. Other key accountabilities will include: • Work in collaboration with the Grants Manager to ensure seamless and successful delivery of high quality and high impact programmes • Ensure appropriate governance arrangements are in place and oversee budget setting, management and monitoring across multi-strand programmes • Lead the development and delivery of a new Group wide Innovation fund, liaising with key senior stakeholders to secure sign off, buy in and required commitments • Lead the successful delivery of the refreshed William Sutton Prize, relaunch the William Sutton Youth prize and establish a flourishing alumni network of past applicants and winner The successful candidate will need previous experience managing grants programmes and prize funds from end to end, including managing applications, eligibility checking & due diligence, decision making and reporting. You’ll have proven experience working across functions to develop strategies and manage a programme, delivering successful outcomes to timetable. If you have in-depth knowledge of the issues affecting capacity in small-scale VCSEs, we want to hear from you! You’ll have the flexibility to work between the office and home, with 1-2 times a week spent in the office which is subject to change in line with business needs. Closing Date: Tuesday 10th October 2023 at midnight. For further details on this vacancy, please click ‘apply’. As you can imagine, the full job description includes lots more detail so do check it out on our website. In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy; Clarion are not able to offer visa sponsorship. You are required to reside in the UK for the duration of your employment. Clarion Futures Clarion Futures is our charitable foundation. We work together with partners to make a positive difference to the lives of people living in Clarion homes and communities. Our work is centred on providing our residents with the tools and support to help overcome any challenges they face. Every year we support thousands of people into work and provide people with help in managing money, gaining and developing digital skills and contributing to the life of their communities. We’re a partner of choice for organisations ranging from FTSE companies and government departments to local charities and social enterprises. With more than 350,000 residents, our size and reach gives us a presence that few other charities can match. In 2021/22, we invested £16.3 million into our work with residents and communities, generating more than £123m in social value, making the work of Clarion Futures one of the biggest social investment programmes in the UK. www.clarionhg.com/charitable-foundation Diversity and Inclusion We want Clarion to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Clarion an inclusive place to work.