Director of Programmes

R13 Recruitment are exclusively recruiting for a Director of Programmes to join a brilliant charity, Voluntary Norfolk. You will be a key member of the senior leadership team, ensuring the compliant and efficient delivery of essential services within the local community. 

This is a full time, permanent role working Monday – Friday, and is offering a salary of up to £47,800 depending on experience.   

The company  

Operating for over 50 years, Voluntary Norfolk has grown significantly and offers essential services across the county. Having positively impacted the lives of countless people, they are continuing to expand their services and reach across Norfolk.

*Please note, you must hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle.* 

The day to day 

• Strategic Leadership & Vision: Contribute to the overall leadership and direction of the charity, upholding core values, and supporting the development of the business plan and strategic goals. 


• Programme Management & Compliance: Oversee the delivery of programmes, ensuring they meet performance, financial, and regulatory standards, while promoting continuous improvement and safeguarding. 


• Risk Management & Financial Oversight: Ensure all programmes have sustainable budgets, manage risks, and maintain financial viability, while ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance with legal and ethical standards. 


• Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, commissioners, and communities, to promote the organisations work and influence sector development. 


• Organisational Growth & Quality Assurance: Lead efforts to improve programme outcomes, secure new opportunities for growth, and develop systems for monitoring, evaluation, and accreditation to maintain high standards and impact. 

You will have/be 

• Senior management experience, ideally within a charity organisation and with a Level 5 management qualification.  


• Experience within a multi-agency environment, setting budgets and ensuring an efficient and compliant programme delivery, while continually looking to improve services.  


• Natural leadership qualities and ability to work closely with, and manage, both internal and external stakeholders. 


• Expertise as a safeguarding lead for children and/or vulnerable adults.


• Adaptable & confident in delivering change.


• Previous experience and knowledge of working with confidentiality and data protection.  


• Strong IT knowledge. 

How to apply 

To hear more details about this fantastic opportunity please email your CV to Rebecca Headden at rthirteen recruitment. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days upon initial submittal of your CV, please assume you have been unsuccessful.