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Programme Manager – Nesta Challenges
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £37k - £53k pa + excellent benefits |
Overview
One year, fixed term contract (Maternity Cover) Are you a collaborative, outcome-focussed, creative and highly effective individual with a passion for social impact? Are you able to turn great ideas into effective action in an entrepreneurial environment? If so, Nesta has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to join Nesta Challenges, a pioneer in using challenge prizes to find and support the ideas and people who can change the world for good. About Nesta and Nesta Challenges Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society. Nesta is based in the UK and supported by a financial endowment. We work with partners around the globe to bring bold ideas to life to change the world for good. Our Challenges team is at the forefront of identifying and defining problems where new ideas, technologies and approaches can be encouraged to radically improve outcomes and then developing and managing challenge prizes that optimise the likelihood of success. Challenge prizes are competitions which reward whoever can first, or most effectively, meet a defined challenge and we have launched prizes in a broad range of areas that include improving outcomes for Nepalese farmers, improving access to justice, and the £10m Longitude Prize for antimicrobial resistance. About this exciting opportunity This is a stretching and rewarding role leading first-of-a-kind projects that deliver real change in people’s lives. As Programme Manager , you will lead on one or more challenge prizes, where you will be expected to transform high quality programme design into action, overseeing the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of partners, contractors, prize entrants and other stakeholders. You will also be responsible for prize planning and implementation to launch and beyond, and for the monitoring of milestones, evaluation and finance to keep track of project budgets and deadlines. Plus: Working with potential partners and clients to identify the focus of prizes Supporting the design of prizes, through workshops, conducting research with stakeholders and experts Selecting and appointing expert advisors and panelists for prizes Developing compelling communications and marketing campaigns and strong impact evaluation strategies Designing and co-convening workshops and manage landmark events Developing relationships with relevant government agencies and charitable foundations in order to raise funding for new prizes and existing prize ideas Providing effective coaching and development of Nesta Challenges’ junior staff What we are looking for You will be passionate about innovation and social impact, have proven experience of leading the design and delivery of multi-stakeholder programmes, including setting and achieving ambitious deadlines, scenario planning, managing budgets, staff and suppliers. A strong communicator, you will possess exceptional organisational, prioritisation and time management skills with the ability to coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to guide other members of the team through effective and regular communication and collaboration is vital, as are outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities. How to apply For further details about this post, and to apply, please complete the application form on our website. Closing date: 2nd April 2020 at 8am. First interviews will be held on 9th April 2020. Second interviews will be held on 17th April 2020. All interviews will take place online via Zoom. Nesta is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion - we welcome and encourage applications from everyone .