The National Lottery Community Fund
Senior Implementation Manager, England
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Senior Manager England Implementation
The Senior Manager England Implementation is part of the new England Operations Team, the strategic backbone of the England directorate, ensuring large, dispersed teams work in a joined-up, well-governed, and forward-looking way.
With oversight of directorate planning, governance, risk, and resources, this team keeps England running smoothly and ready for the future.
Role Overview
The focus of the Senior Manager, England Implementation is our planning, governance, and risk management. You will act as a coordination point for project delivery and implementation across England and as our key link with Digital, Governance and Strategic Planning, especially on fund-wide project delivery and risk reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & Directorate Coordination
- Governance & Assurance
- Risk Management & Issue Spotting
- Leadership Collaboration & Strategic Alignment
- Coordination with Enabling Functions
Interview Details
- Date: WC 10 August 2026
- Format: Online
- Location: UK Wide
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown.
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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Baker.Rignell@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
How to Apply
Upload your CV in Word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with experience managing complex workflows and coordinating across multiple teams.
- Ability to analyse data and provide clear insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Good understanding of governance processes, compliance, and quality assurance standards.
- Experience in risk monitoring and issue management, including escalation and mitigation planning.
- Skilled in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, particularly with senior leaders and enabling functions.
- Proficiency in using digital tools and systems for planning, reporting, and operational oversight.
- Previous experience in an operational or business support role within a large, complex organisation.
- Experienced in leadership, building team culture, and coordinating planning cycles across teams.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations, and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
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