Global Development & Security Programs Lead (Hybrid)

Tagintdev; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

25 days leave + holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Hybrid working three days in London

Private medical insurance

Pension

Job summary

TAG International is seeking a Senior International Development Manager to lead complex global programmes within the Security & Resilience team. You will engage with clients and partners, provide technical oversight and drive business development across the full programme lifecycle.

The role requires substantial experience in international development, government or security sectors, and the ability to manage multi-year, donor-funded initiatives from London with international travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee complex international programmes and projects, ensuring they are delivered to agreed timelines, budgets and performance standards.
• Provide day‑to‑day operational oversight, including contract compliance, financial management, risk management and client reporting.
• Act as a principal point of contact for clients, building trusted and constructive working relationships.
• Provide technical input, quality assurance and oversight across programme delivery.
• Lead, support or contribute to programme activities, reporting, monitoring, evaluation and lessons learned.
• Recruit, manage and coordinate technical experts, consultants and delivery partners.
• Identify and address delivery, financial, commercial and legal risks.
• Identify and develop new opportunities across existing and prospective clients.
• Lead or support opportunity capture, pursuits and competitive tenders.
• Develop technical approaches, methodologies, commercial offers and project budgets.
• Produce and review high‑quality proposals and other technical submissions.
• Grow existing projects and client accounts, supporting the achievement of financial and impact targets.
• Develop networks of local partners and subject‑matter experts to strengthen programme delivery and future proposals.
• Monitor market developments and emerging trends to help shape TAG’s services and strategic positioning.
• Manage and develop team members, supporting high performance and professional growth.
• Work collaboratively across TAG to mobilise the expertise and operational support required for successful bids and delivery.
• Share learning and good practice across the organisation.
• Represent TAG professionally with clients, partners and within the wider market.
• Uphold TAG’s values and maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Job description

TAG International is seeking a Senior International Development Manager to lead complex global programmes within the Security & Resilience team. You will engage with clients and partners, provide technical oversight and drive business development across the full programme lifecycle.

The role requires substantial experience in international development, government or security sectors, and the ability to manage multi-year, donor-funded initiatives from London with international travel.