National Sport & PE Networks Lead

ICF; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working policy

Private Medical Insurance

Dental insurance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme 5% employer

Life assurance 4x salary

Group Income Protection 66% salary (up

Enhanced parental leave

Résumé du poste

ICF in London is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of national and multi-region sport, physical activity and PE programmes in schools and communities. You will turn national priorities into practical, well-managed plans with strong partner collaboration and governance.

The role requires managing complex partner networks, delivering on outcomes and reporting, and ensuring value for money and compliance across multiple delivery strands.

Qualifications

• Substantial programme management experience in sport, physical activity, education, public health or comparable public-service setting.
• Experience managing complex partner networks and influencing senior stakeholders without formal authority.
• Strong financial, commercial, risk and performance management capability.
• Ability to translate strategy and evidence into clear implementation plans and senior reporting.
• Knowledge of inequalities and place-based or systems approaches.
• Relevant project or programme qualification (PRINCE2/MSP/APM PMQ) or equivalent practical experience.

Responsabilités

• Own integrated programme plans, budgets, dependencies, risks, benefits and reporting across several delivery strands.
• Coordinate government bodies, local authorities, schools, partnerships, and suppliers around shared outcomes.
• Provide appraisal and performance insight on grant-funded activity, ensuring delivery quality and compliance.
• Use data and evaluation to identify inequalities and inform future investment.
• Lead regional and local partner mobilisation, ensuring safeguarding and value for money.
• Line manage or task manage staff and contribute to bids and client development.

Connaissances

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Risk management

Strategy to delivery

Formation

PRINCE2/MSP/APM PMQ

Description du poste

ICF in London is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of national and multi-region sport, physical activity and PE programmes in schools and communities. You will turn national priorities into practical, well-managed plans with strong partner collaboration and governance.

The role requires managing complex partner networks, delivering on outcomes and reporting, and ensuring value for money and compliance across multiple delivery strands.