TPP Recruitment
Senior Programme Officer
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Senior Programme Officer (Temporary)
Location: Hybrid working, 2 days per week in London
Contract: 4-month temporary position
Rate: £22.74 per hour
Deliver programmes that shape the future of research careers
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced programme professional to contribute to high-impact mentoring and leadership initiatives that support researchers to thrive.
Joining a purpose-driven organisation, you will take a lead role in delivering structured programmes designed to widen participation, support career progression, and promote inclusive leadership across the research community.
If you bring strong programme delivery experience, confidence working with senior stakeholders, and a passion for supporting professional development, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and visible impact.
About the role
You will be responsible for delivering mentoring and leadership programmes, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants and stakeholders. This will include:
- Leading the coordination and delivery of mentoring and leadership programmes
- Organising and delivering workshops, training sessions and events, both online and in person
- Managing relationships with external consultants and facilitators
- Supporting participants through mentoring processes, including onboarding and engagement
- Using CRM systems to manage data, monitor programme uptake and produce reports
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders across academic, research and professional communities
- Developing and producing programme materials, guidance and communications
- Supporting newsletters and website content updates
- Monitoring programme performance and contributing to evaluation and reporting
- Contributing to wider team priorities and organisational initiatives
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About you
You will bring a strong track record of delivering programmes or initiatives within a structured, stakeholder-focused environment, alongside a genuine interest in research, higher education, or professional development.
This role is particularly suited to candidates with backgrounds in:
- Higher education, research organisations, charities, policy or not-for-profit sectors
- Programme or project delivery roles, particularly those involving training, events or career development initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement roles, working with academic, clinical or professional audiences
You are likely to succeed in this role if you:
- Have end-to-end experience delivering programmes, events or structured initiatives
- Are confident engaging with senior stakeholders, including academics, researchers or external partners
- Have experience using CRM systems (such as Salesforce) to manage data, track engagement and report on outcomes
- Are highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Have produced communications, reports or guidance materials for professional audiences
- Take a proactive approach to improving processes and participant experience
- Enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by supporting the development of others
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You will stand out if you:
- Have supported mentoring, leadership or EDI-focused programmes
- Have worked with external facilitators or consultants to deliver learning or development activity
- Have insight into the research or academic career landscape, including challenges faced by underrepresented groups
Why join?
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, sector-leading work that supports researchers at critical stages of their careers.
You will be part of a collaborative and mission-led environment, where your work directly contributes to improving opportunity, representation, and progression across the research community.
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