Profession Programmes Manager | Glasgow, UK

ACCA Global; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional body for accountants is seeking a Specialist Programmes Manager for a fixed term contract until January 2026. In this role, you will implement consultancy work, oversee project delivery, and engage external consultants. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in managing international development programmes. Flexible location options available.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible benefits platform

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Implement ACCA's consultancy work across various projects.
• Oversight of programme delivery within consultancy and capacity building.
• Prepare and write high-quality project bids.
• Support horizon-scanning activities.
• Engage and deploy external consultants.
• Recruit, contract, and train project managers as needed.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Understanding of ACCA's strategic aims

Entrepreneurial spirit

Managing international development programmes

Problem solving skills

Objectivity in decision-making

Professionalism in dealing with change

Job description

Closing date for applications is: 5 August 2025

ACCA is committed to a workplace culture which is inclusive, diverse, human and connected.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet some but not all of the criteria listed below.

We're currently looking for a Specialist Programmes Manager on a Fixed Term contract basis until January 2026. This position sits within the ACCA Consults team in the Partnerships & Recognition Directorate. We are flexible on the location of this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of ACCA's strategic value in the dynamic landscape of international development in the accountancy profession.

The Job

Reporting to the Head of ACCA Consults, on a day-to-day basis, you'll be involved in the following:

• Implementation of all aspects of ACCA's consultancy work - including ACCA's Public Financial Management Reform, Developing the Profession and Public Sector Advisory approaches
• Oversight of the management and delivery of ACCA's programme of projects within the consultancy and capacity building portfolio
• Preparation and write-up of world class project, consultancy and advisory bids
• Support to horizon-scanning activities
• Oversight of the continued engagement and deployment of external consultants
• Recruitment, contracting and training of project managers to deliver project requirements and direct management of designated projects as needed.
• Mobilisation and management of cross-functional teams of experts from across ACCA to deliver projects.

The Person

We're looking for someone who:

• Understands the key strategic aims of ACCA and the competitive environment in which it operates.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and aspiration to build and grow ACCA's consultancy portfolio.
• Holds experience of managing international development programmes and projects
• Has excellent problem solving skills and able to work under pressure
• Exercises clear objectivity in making decisions and recommendations
• Can deal with change with a high level of professionalism

*Profession Programmes Manager job title to be replaced by Specialist Programmes Manager

Our Benefits

We strive to create an environment where you can prioritise your wellbeing and so have designed our benefits to give you the flexibility and power to do so. Our core benefits include private healthcare, life assurance and income protection as well as a fantastic defined contribution pension scheme.

We provide an employee assistance programme and are proud to offer a financial wellbeing tool called Nudge, to our employees.

Our flexible benefits platform gives you the power to customise your benefit plan to suit your needs, you can choose to add a number of benefits including extra holidays, PMI family cover, cycle to work, Travel and Gym loans and more! You can also enjoy exclusive access to our discount site and wellbeing centre platform.

We are committed to equal opportunities across our recruitment activities and have a real commitment to ensuring the inclusion and well-being of all employees. We have a blended approach to working to support our employees to balance the needs of their job with other aspects of their life.

Interested in this role? Please click Apply to submit your application.

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