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PROGRAMME LEAD Grant Holder Support Pilot About the Foundation Were an independent charitable foundation funded by Lloyds Banking Group. We work in partnership with small and local charities, people and communities, changing lives and working towards a more just and compassionate society. This is an exciting time to join Lloyds Bank Foundation. We are coming to the end of our strategy period, and under the leadership of a new CEO, we are developing and rolling out our new strategy, brand and values. We believe this will enable us to turbocharge our work, allowing us to have an even bigger impact to create social change and cohesion and ensuring people in England and Wales are in a good place. About the Programme The Foundation has been awarded a 2.1m grant by the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) to deliver a pilot as part of its Grant Holder Support programme. This pilot,Investingin the Power of Civil Society (IIPCS), will support up to 640 charities across the Northwest, Southwest of England and Yorkshire and Humberside. Delivered in partnership with eight organisations, IVAR, Groundwork UK and local trusts, CAST, The School for Social Entrepreneurs, NCVO, Voice4Change England, the AVOCADO Foundation and Access (advisory), the pilot will offer diagnostic-led, tailored and relational support to help organisations strengthen their work. Support will focus on resilience, environmental impact, readiness for AI and digital technology, enabling participating charities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. With a strong emphasis on equity and access, the pilot is designed to ensure organisations of all sizes and backgrounds can benefit. We will be using a test-and-learn approach, trying out new ways of supporting charities, learning from what works and what doesnt, and using those insights to improve future programmes. This approach will help shape NLCFs future support for both grant holders and grant seekers, strengthen the Foundation and partners own development practice, and contribute to wider learning across the sector. About the Role As Programme Lead , youll have overall responsibility for the successful delivery of this ambitious and collaborative pilot. Youll lead a multi-partner consortium, oversee a 2.1m budget, and ensure that up to 640 charities receive high-quality, equitable support. Youll manage delivery, governance, performance, and learning, while championing a test-and-learn approach that generates insights for the Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund, and the wider sector. Youll also lead a small team and play an active role in the Foundations leadership group. This is a strategic role for someone who thrives in complexity, values collaboration, and is passionate about strengthening small and local charities. The Benefits - Salary of 56,501 per annum (FTE) - There is flexibility as to where this role is based; however, regular travel to London and across England will be required, with some overnight stays - A further list of benefits can be found on our website About You You are an experienced programme leader with a strong track record of delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in the charity, social or funding sectors. You bring a deep understanding of the voluntary sector, particularly the needs of small and community-led organisations. You are confident managing partnerships, budgets, and governance structures, and skilled at translating strategy into delivery. You are a collaborative leader who can inspire and support a team, while championing equity, learning, and continuous improvement. To be considered for this role, you will need: - Proven experience leading complex programmes or partnerships with accountability for delivery, budget, risk, and reporting. - A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in programme design and delivery. - Experience managing multi-stakeholder partnerships and collaborative delivery models. - A solid understanding of how to support and develop small and community-led organisations. - Excellent people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. - Confidence in representing programmes externally and influencing funders or decision-makers. Experience with test-and-learn approaches, diagnostic tools, or equity-led programme design would be an advantage. We are hoping for an immediate start for the position or as soon as possible thereafter. So, if youre looking to make a meaningful impact as a Programme Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. The deadline for applications is Sunday 7th December at 23:59. Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held online on Friday 19th December. TPBN1_UKTJ