Programme Director

Marauders Men's Health – South Wales has a vacancy for a Programme Director About Marauders Men's Health

Marauders Men's Health is a dynamic, South Wales-based charity dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and mental fitness of men through connection and support. We are the community where men can walk, talk, and grow together
, underpinned by the Five Ways to Wellbeing model (Connect, Be Active, Give, Take Notice, Learn).

We have established strong foundations, including secured funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund over three years, a full Board of Trustees, and a growing programme of 8 events each week
, including Walk & Talks and Sports Hubs. We are seeking an inspiring leader to drive our ambitious strategy to engage 7,000 men and provide 330 Personal Wellbeing Plans over the next three years.

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this crucial role is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational delivery of the charity. You will take the lead in executing our strategic vision and ensuring our operations are robust, particularly in the development of our key programmes and IT platform.

Marauders Men's Health is a small-to-medium charity with secured funding, and the compensation package will be competitive and reflective of the regional South Wales 3rd Sector market.

Please submit your CV, a supporting statement and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the right person to lead the Marauders forward to

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Marauders Men’s Health is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a Trust which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Wales, and the world.

In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

• Lead the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the charity in line with the Board’s vision.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the charity's resources and work streams.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and policies/procedures remain in good shape.
• Support the Board with fundraising strategy and financial accountability, including financial forecasting and reporting to funders.

• Directly manage the Programme & Projects Manager and the Regional Event Leaders, and assist in the recruitment process for the newly established Volunteering Co‑ordinator and the Wellbeing Coach/Coordinator roles.
• Drive the delivery and expansion of our core programmes, including the Physical Activities (Walk & Talks, Sports Hubs),
  Volunteer Engagement, Community Partnerships and the Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWP).
• Develop and implement the Marauders Pathway Programme to establish a culture of good citizenship and peer support.

• Provide leadership, support, and development for staff, managing issues such as payroll, sickness, and holidays.
• Oversee the Volunteer Co‑ordinator to develop a comprehensive volunteer management process, including recruitment, training, and 'Reward & Recognition’.
• Help inspire 100 men to give back to the community through volunteering.

• Maintain and forge new community partnerships (e.g. with voluntary organisations, NGO’s, other charities and social enterprises) to enhance volunteering, education, and wellbeing services.
• Spearhead the development of our IT Platform
  , focusing on a robust website and a Beneficiary Management System…