We are recruiting for an Assistant Programme Manager to join Challenge Works
We're looking for an Assistant Programme Manager, to work across our exciting challenge prizes.
Working closely with the programme lead, programme manager and communication team, you will focus on enabling smooth day-to-day programme execution, which will include the monitoring of milestones, deadlines and project budgets, flagging action points. You will develop, maintain and revise systems that will underpin the delivery of the prizes, plus develop key documents relating to the delivery of the prizes. Role: Assistant Programme Manager Job type: Two years fixed term contract Salary: £35k-£48k plus excellent benefits Location: Blackfriars, London - hybrid working Closing date: 8am on Thursday 31 August 2023 Apply for this role
What we are looking for
We value diverse skills and experiences and so we're looking for a proactive and adaptable individual with a growth mindset interested in continuous improvement both of the programmes they work on and as a professional.
An outstanding communicator, you will have solid organisational, prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously. Experience of working to tight deadlines, delivering high quality outputs on multiple projects and tasks. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage social media.
What we offer
Salary: £35k-£48k Benefits: Private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more Location: This role is based in Central London, Blackfriars, hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of two days in the office Term: Two years fixed term contract Hours: Full-time role with a range of flexible working arrangements available, which we encourage our people to take advantage of. Many do. Reports to: Programme Manager/s
Making an application
To apply for this role, please submit your application before 8am on 31st August 2023.
First interviews will be held on w/c 4th September 2023.
About Challenge Works
In 2012, Challenge Works (Previously known as Nesta Challenges) was established in partnership between Nesta and the UK Government to become a global centre of expertise in the design and delivery of challenge prizes.
In the decade since, we've worked with international development funders to demonstrate challenge prizes’ potential as a powerful method for stimulating needed innovation for development by mobilising a diversity of innovators and by working closely with affected communities.
Theses challenge prizes have stimulated badly needed innovation in areas ranging from boosting the productivity of smallholder farmers with USAID to tackling plastic pollution with the Government of Canada.
Unlike the traditional funding approach for innovation in development, our challenge prizes provide funding and support to those that make the most progress in achieving outcomes. They are open to all and final prizes are only given to those that deliver impact with a sustainable model.
Over the last decade Challenge Works has designed and delivered more than 80 challenge prizes, has worked with more than 12,000 innovator teams and invested £84m to support the boldest and bravest ideas to become real.
Diversity and inclusion at Challenge Works
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more innovative, more creative and gets better results.
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our workplace to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued. A place where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working. This includes working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Making an application
To apply for this role, please submit your application before 8am on 31st August 2023.
First interviews will be held on w/c 4th September 2023.
