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Job Title


Head of New Programmes and Business Development


Company : EASYWEBRECRUITMENT.COM


Location : City of London,


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Location: Home-based with regular travel to the London office Department: Behaviour Change and Development Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £48,083 – £53,426 Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), healthcare cashplan scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits. There’s never been a better time to join their organisation. As they continue to grow their impact and ambition, they are looking for an experienced and driven Head of New Programmes and Business Development to help shape the next phase of their work. Our client is committed to creating healthier, happier and more sustainable communities through behaviour change. Whether or not you cycle yourself, their work contributes to improved public health, reduced congestion, cleaner air and more inclusive transport systems. As Head of New Programmes and Business Development, you will lead the development, mobilisation and delivery of new restricted programmes across the Behaviour Change and Development Directorate and, where required, the wider organisation. Working closely with senior leaders and specialist teams, you will design compelling, fundable programme models, write high-quality bids and secure new income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders. You will be responsible for building and managing strong relationships with prospective and existing funders, while ensuring that newly secured programmes are mobilised and delivered effectively, compliantly and to a consistently high standard. The role has end-to-end responsibility for programme management across new workstreams, including planning, budgets, reporting, risk and performance. You will ensure that their behaviour change models and evidence frameworks are applied consistently, and that robust data is captured to demonstrate impact and value, including social, transport and health outcomes. This is a fast-paced and highly fulfilling role, ideal for someone who thrives on delivery, collaboration and impact. If you are motivated by creating meaningful change through well-designed, evidence-led programmes, they would love to hear from you. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Please complete the application form, clearly setting out why you are the right candidate for this role. Your supporting statement should demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, directly referencing the person specification. This will help the selection panel assess your suitability against the criteria. This role is home-based with expected regular travel to London. Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown. You may also have experience in the following: Programme Development, Business Development, Funding and Partnerships, Bid Writing, Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Funding, Programme Management, Behaviour Change Programmes, Public Health Programmes, Transport and Mobility Programmes, Head of Programmes, Head of Business Development, Funding Manager, Partnerships Manager, Programme Director, Impact and Evaluation Lead. REF-225 847