Aquaculture Welfare Programme Manager - Remote

ASC International; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workstation grants

Volunteer days

Travel expenses

Recognition awards

All-staff retreats

Job summary

ASC International is seeking a Programme Manager to lead delivery of a new programme focused on advancing aquatic animal welfare across the aquaculture sector. You will build a detailed workplan across ASC teams and coordinate resources, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to budget.

The role involves stakeholder engagement, reporting to senior leaders, and managing risks across an international, not-for-profit context. Remote-working options may be considered for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programmes or large portfolios.
• Experience in international organisations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, SAFe.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Strong financial, risk, and dependency management.
• Ability to operate at strategic and operational levels.
• Effective English communication (written and verbal).
• Experience in not-for-profit organisations.
• Experience in matrix or multi-partner environments, preferably remote.
• Strong influencing skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build a detailed programme workplan across ASC teams.
• Project manage sub-projects within the programme as needed.
• Track progress, interdependencies and manage cross-programme risks.
• Use Monday.com to manage activities, resources and planning.
• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks and benefits.
• Escalate programme-level risks, feedback and issues with mitigations.
• Maintain coherent programme documentation aligned with governance.
• Keep internal stakeholders informed of progress and plans.
• Engage with senior leaders and sponsors on governance matters.
• Provide timely reporting to governance bodies and funders.

Skills

Programme management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Risk management

English communication

Tools

MS Project

Monday.com

Job description

ASC International is seeking a Programme Manager to lead delivery of a new programme focused on advancing aquatic animal welfare across the aquaculture sector. You will build a detailed workplan across ASC teams and coordinate resources, ensuring activities are delivered on time and to budget.

The role involves stakeholder engagement, reporting to senior leaders, and managing risks across an international, not-for-profit context. Remote-working options may be considered for suitable candidates.