Performance Partnerships & Programme Management Lead

UK Sport; Greater London, Manchester, Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization based in the greater London area is seeking a Partnerships & Programme Management Lead to enhance the strategic partnership with the UK Sports Institute. The role involves managing performance support programmes, overseeing governance structures, and driving collaboration to enhance athlete experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic, leadership, and programme management skills to influence and deliver impactful results.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic partnership management in a sports context.
• Proven track record of leading programmes and managing teams.
• Strong understanding of governance structures and decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic advisor for UKSI within UK Sport’s Performance & People directorate.
• Lead planning and assurance cycles for system‑wide performance support.
• Oversee governance structures and decision‑making forums.

Skills

Strategic advisory skills

Programme management

Risk management

Collaboration

Leadership

Job description

Organisation UK Sport Salary Grade 7 - £74,900 Location Loughborough, London or Manchester based, with regular remote working. Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 6 January 2026 Job Description As Partnerships & Programme Management Lead, you’ll sit at the heart of British high-performance sport. Your mission? Strengthen the strategic partnership between UK Sport and the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), ensuring world-class support for athletes and sports. You’ll lead programme management across the system, oversee governance and decision‑making forums, and make sure planning and assurance cycles deliver impact. From driving collaboration to managing risks and shaping future strategy, this role is about influence, insight, and operational excellence. You’ll also line manage the Performance Programme Manager, championing development and guiding the team to deliver results that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic advisor for UKSI within UK Sport’s Performance & People directorate.
• Lead planning and assurance cycles for system‑wide performance support.
• Oversee governance structures and decision‑making forums – ensuring transparency and best practice.
• Drive collaboration between UKSI, UK Sport, and system partners to improve athlete experience.
• Provide challenge and support to senior leaders on service delivery and quality assurance.
• Identify and resolve risks, issues, and performance gaps.
• Lead insights, evaluations, and reporting to shape future strategy.
• Manage the relationship with the performance board subgroup.
• Line manage the Performance Programme Manager and support professional development.

A full role overview is available in the Job Description.

How to apply

https://uksport.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4046626?cid=3176