Programme Manager - Meals & More

Job Description

Meals & More, supported by Sysco GB, is currently recruiting for a Programme Manager to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused programme professional to play a key role in managing grant funding programmes, supporting community delivery partners and helping drive positive outcomes for children and young people across the UK.

Our role is offering remote working with travel to sites when required.

About Meals & More

Meals & More is a growing charity working to tackle holiday hunger and food insecurity for children right across the UK. We do this by providing grants to a brilliant network of community organisations, enabling them to deliver food, activities and positive experiences for children during the school holidays.

We are a small, friendly and focused team with a clear strategy for the future, supported by committed and supportive trustees. This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to grow our reach, strengthen our impact and develop the way we work.

About the Role

In this role, you will manage the grants process for Meals & More delivery partners, from application and assessment through to award, payment and close-out. You will act as the main relationship lead for funded partners, building trusted relationships with a diverse network of organisations including youth clubs, community groups, CICs and faith centres. You will oversee grant agreements, payments and monitoring, ensuring funding is distributed effectively while maintaining strong standards of governance, compliance and accountability.

You will also support the charity's digital transformation, helping to move grant processes from manual systems to streamlined digital platforms such as Salesforce and online application tools. Working closely with colleagues across Communications, Corporate Partnerships and Finance, you will maintain accurate records, support reporting requirements and provide insight into programme performance, impact and emerging needs across the delivery partner network.

We're looking for a programme, grants or partnerships professional with a good understanding of grant management, stakeholder engagement and programme administration. You will ideally have experience of managing funding programmes, assessing applications, carrying out due diligence and building strong relationships with external partners. Experience supporting community organisations, charities or not-for-profit programmes would be valuable, but we are open to candidates whose experience can demonstrate transferable skills and a strong understanding of effective programme delivery.

Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills are important, as you will act as a key point of contact for delivery partners throughout the funding cycle. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, analysing information, providing practical guidance and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders. A proactive approach and a passion for making a positive social impact are key to success in this role.

Experience using CRM systems, databases and reporting tools to manage information, monitor outcomes and support decision-making would be advantageous.

Experience with Salesforce or similar platforms, together with an interest in improving processes and operational efficiency, would be highly beneficial.

The Programme Manager will also support the wider team with fundraising activity by providing programme information, impact data and partner insight to support funding applications, reporting and funder relationships. In addition, they will help provide programme information, impact data and partner insight that can strengthen funding applications, reporting and relationships with funders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Meals & More and make a meaningful contribution to programme delivery, partner engagement and the continued growth and impact of the charity.

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