Programme Development and Funding Manager

Age International are offering a fantastic 6 month fixed-term opportunity for a Programme Development and Funding Manager.

Working within our Programme Development and Funding Team, this role offers variety, and a chance to make a meaningful contribution to our work with, and for older people around the world.

The post-holder will work closely with partners globally, across the programme funding cycle, from the design and development of projects to contract management and reporting. They will also support Age International to build relations and secure funding from a wide range of donors. We’re keen to hear from candidates with varied fundraising experiences, particularly from trusts and foundations, or from UK and European governments.

This role focuses on helping secure funds for projects which align with our core themes: healthy ageing, social pensions, rights, gender, climate change and inclusive humanitarian action.

We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week, on agreed days. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

We are ideally looking for somebody who could join Age International from 1st November – or before if available.

Advertised salary is FTE - salary is pro rata.

The letters after each competency should indicate what stage in the selection process this area will be assessed. The letters are:

Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

• A strong background in international development, and commitment to the values and work of Age International and the wider Help Age network. (A, I)
• Demonstrable experience of working with a wide range of institutional donors, and of securing high value grants from multiple sources. (A, I)
• Experience of supporting work in Africa, Asia, Eurasia / Middle East. (A)

• Excellent grant management skills, and demonstrable experience of managing multiple projects and programmes, in a range of contexts globally. (A, I)
• Solid experience leading in the design and development of project proposals, and of ensuring effective involvement of all stakeholders. (A, I, T)
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills (A, I, P)

• Able to work proactively and supportively within a team. (I)
• Ability to operate under pressure and manage multiple, often competing demands with sound judgement and composure. (A)

The letters after each competency should indicate what stage in the selection process this area will be assessed. The letters are:

Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

• Experience of securing funds from non-traditional sources. (I)
• Experience of working on any of Age International’s thematic priority areas. (I)
• Experience of fundraising for humanitarian programming. (I)
• Experience of leading in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and plans. (I, P)

• A degree calibre level of education or equivalent in experience. (A)
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, with confidence in using Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams in a professional environment. (T)
• Experience of cross-cultural capacity building and training. (I)

• Able to travel to, and work with staff in overseas programme offices, sometimes at short notice. (I)

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave (pro rata for our part time colleagues)+ bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days– 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health…