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Join Virgin Unite as a Programme Manager to foster innovation and drive impactful change across the globe
Overview
Salary
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Location
Hybrid; London
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Expires at anytime
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Organisation Summary:
Virgin Unite is the philanthropic foundation of the Virgin Group, spearheaded by Richard Branson, aiming to tackle global challenges through entrepreneurial approaches. This vibrant entity is part of a larger family of Virgin businesses that disrupt various industries, from travel to space. A unique culture and dedication to making a positive impact unite the diverse team members across Virgin's global ventures.
- Role Summary:
- Lead the development and execution of innovative projects and programmes.
- Manage budgets, objectives, impact measurement, and reporting.
- Build and foster relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Seek out partnership and fundraising opportunities to support Virgin Unite's mission.
- Formulate strategies to generate income and sustain key programmes.
- Ensure projects align with Virgin Unite’s goals and strategies.
- Integrate project work across the foundation for maximum efficiency and impact.
- Prepare high-quality presentations and documents for various audiences.
- Role Requirements:
- Experience in program design, implementation, and partnership management.
- Commitment to social and environmental causes.
- Background in both non-profit and commercial sectors, adept in complex project management.
- Innovative, creative mindset targeting high-impact results.
- Strong project management skills with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving abilities, with a solution-focused attitude.
- Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Application Process Details:
- Full-time role based in London with a flexible working arrangement.
- Comprehensive benefits package including unlimited leave, personal development fund, and extensive health care.
- Encouragement of diverse applicants and the consideration of unique requirements for the hiring process.
Are you passionate about making a difference? At Virgin Unite, we’re looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to join our team! In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the development and delivery of our innovative programmes and projects. From scoping and launching new initiatives to cultivating partnership opportunities, you’ll drive and scale impact through our existing partners and projects.
If you’re ready to help us create meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
Our Virgin Family
Join the Virgin Group – a diverse collective driving change, enhancing customer experience, and having a blast. We're daring, disrupting industries from finance to space, united as part of the Virgin Family.
Virgin Management, the heart of Virgin, nurtures the brand globally. Our diverse, 180-strong team in London and New York, supports every facet of the Virgin empire, including Virgin Unite, our entrepreneurial foundation, and Virgin Start-Up, empowering UK entrepreneurs. Working in synergy with various Virgin entities globally, our interests are as diverse as travel, health, music, media, finance, and space. Our unique work culture and purpose unite us.
Virgin Unite, Virgin Group's charitable foundation, inspires action. We fuel radical collaboration to challenge the unacceptable. Our overheads, covered by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group, ensure 100% of donations fuel our initiatives.
Our mission:
To create a thriving world through entrepreneurial initiatives. Our work revolves around:
- Incubating courageous collectives
- Backing entrepreneurial solutions
- Convening purposeful communities
- Challenging unacceptable issues
Tell me more
- Support the development, implementation, and delivery of projects and programmes, including budget creation, OKRs, impact measurement, reporting, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Develop and manage relationships with stakeholders, experts, and partners, proactively identifying and securing partnership and fundraising opportunities for Virgin Unite and key initiatives.
- Assist in developing an income generation strategy to create new income channels for key programmes.
- Research and analyse projects or issues to ensure alignment with Virgin Unite’s purpose and strategy.
- Drive innovation within the foundation by exploring new approaches to address societal challenges.
- Collaborate across Virgin Unite to ensure project and programme work is integrated at an organisational level.
- Support reporting to key stakeholders on project performance against objectives, budgets, and impact frameworks.
- Create compelling presentations, briefing papers, research notes, reports, and talking points for internal and external audiences while maintaining awareness of current trends and innovations.
What you’ll need
- Expertise in program design, implementation, and partnership management, especially with high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
- Passion for and experience with social and environmental issues.
- Proven track record in both non-profit and commercial sectors, with experience in cross-functional teams and complex project management.
- Creative and innovative approach with a focus on high-impact ideas.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong project management and delivery skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and collaborate across all organisational levels.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solutions-oriented approach.
- Adaptability and composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
The extra details
Role type: Permanent
Location: London hub & your home space
Working hours: Full time - We embrace flexible working. Let us know what hours empower you to be at your best both professionally and personally, we’ll try to find a perfect match for you and us.
Benefits: Buckle up for an adventure with Virgin! Our benefits package isn't just a list - it's your ticket to an extraordinary career and life. Imagine unlimited leave for your globe-trotting dreams, a "Screw it, let's do it pot" to enjoy being you, and a learning budget to fuel your curiosity. We've got your back with top-notch health care, family support that goes the extra mile, and a pension plan to keep your future bright. From electric vehicles to flexible volunteering, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to join a community that celebrates your whole self.
Closing date: 04 November 2024
Some of the attributes that define a Virgin person just can’t be quantified in words. We pride ourselves on welcoming people from all walks of life, with all sorts of skill sets. Most recently, we successfully campaigned to add ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ as a skill on LinkedIn. Any uniqueness is a strength and will be considered an asset to our workforce. If there is something you would like us to consider, to tailor the hiring process to the way you work best, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
Ready to turn your career into the ultimate adventure? Virgin's got the map, the compass, and the crew. Your great adventure awaits!
