Awards Programme Lead

D&AD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

D&AD in London is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the operational delivery of the Awards and New Blood Awards. The role requires leading multiple workstreams, coordinating judging, exhibitions and supplier management to deliver high-quality programmes for entrants and judges worldwide.

Working in a hybrid model (2 days in the office) with core activity during March–June 2027, you will manage peak periods, lead a seasonal team and collaborate with cross‑functional colleagues to

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex operational projects or programmes across multiple work streams.
• Experience managing and motivating large temporary or seasonal teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using data, feedback and reporting to identify improvements and support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operational delivery of the awards cycle, including entry processing, verification, judging preparation and programme administration.
• Ensure entries comply with programme rules, submission requirements and quality standards, overseeing quality assurance and resolving operational issues where required.
• Monitor programme progress, risks and dependencies, working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver milestones on time.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies, supporting new initiatives and maintaining consistent operational processes.
• Support operational planning, resource forecasting and budget management across Awards and New Blood.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Budget management

Operations analysis

Job description

D&AD in London is seeking a Programme Manager to oversee the operational delivery of the Awards and New Blood Awards. The role requires leading multiple workstreams, coordinating judging, exhibitions and supplier management to deliver high-quality programmes for entrants and judges worldwide.

Working in a hybrid model (2 days in the office) with core activity during March–June 2027, you will manage peak periods, lead a seasonal team and collaborate with cross‑functional colleagues to