Programmes Team Manager

Ummah Welfare Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Bolton is seeking a Programmes Team Manager to oversee project implementation and team development in accordance with their mission. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a degree in social sciences, and experience in managing project teams within the humanitarian sector. Proficiency in project management methodologies and communication skills in English and Arabic are desirable. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience managing project teams in a humanitarian context.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing teams aligned with UWT's ethos.
• Define project priorities and monitor implementation across countries.
• Ensure accountability and compliance with UWT's policies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences or related field

Professional certification in project management

Tools

MS Office

Digital project management tools

Job description

The Programmes Team Manager ensures impactful, accountable, and efficient implementation of projects within designated countries. This role aligns project execution with UWT’s vision, providing strategic leadership, operational management and capacity development for teams and partners. The manager plays a pivotal role in maximising the charity’s impact while maintaining transparency and donor satisfaction.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, supervise and performance‑manage all team members epä to ensure high standards and alignment with UWT’s ethos.
• Foster a culture of shared vision, commitment and accountability within the team.
• Develop and implement capacity‑building plans for team members to enhance thematic and contextual expertise.
• Define the team structure and composition in coordination with the Programmes Director and oversee recruitment and induction processes.
• Manage and support in‑country teams to deliver their project mandates effectively. intérêts.

Strategic Planning

Define priorities for assigned countries in consultation with the Programmes Director.

Develop short‑ and long‑term strategies for each country, ensuring alignment with UWT’s objectives and local contexts.

Create and monitor annual operational plans, detailing targeted outcomes, budgets, timelines and resource allocation.

Track socio‑economic and political developments in operational regions to adjust strategies and mitigate risks.

Provide monthly progress updates for the Board of Trustees.

Implementation and Monitoring

• Oversee the application of UWT’s Project Delivery Framework to ensure timely and impactful execution autobusñ of annual plans.
• Monitor project outcomes, budget expenditure and address delays effectively.
• Develop and implement robust monitoring mechanisms, both remote and on‑field, for transparent and accountable project execution.
• Ensure all project records are meticulously maintained for audit purposes.
• Liaise with Compliance and Project Finance teams to address compliance feedback and banking matters.
• Collaborate with the Media team to secure timely and impactful media outputs. Naming
• Evaluate completed projects, document lessons learned and ensure their integration into future planning.

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Field Visits

• Plan and execute field visits to enhance programme designs, ensure accountability and foster stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare comprehensive field reports with actionable recommendations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement safeguards to ensure the safety of staff and visitors during field visits.

Emergency Response

• Develop emergency response plans in collaboration with other Team Managers to address emerging humanitarian situations.
• Coordinate the implementation of Emergency Response Plans alongside ongoing operations.
• Support public relations campaigns by facilitating live media outputs during emergencies.
• Participate in emergency response field teams as required.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and manage relationships with Partner Organisations (POs) to achieve project objectives.
• Build PO capacities in safeguarding, risk management and performance tracking.
• Represent UWT to government authorities, umbrella organisations and other key stakeholders to establish strategic partnerships and ensure operational efficiency.

Safeguarding and Compliance

• Build team capacity on UWT’s safeguarding policies.
• Ensure POs meet UWT’s safeguarding standards across all projects.
• Report any safeguarding breaches immediately and support ensuing investigations.

Miscellaneous

• Represent UWT at events and meetings as directed by the Programmes Director.
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the role as required.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent in social sciences, management, essential or development studies.
• Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
• Desirable: humanitarian leadership and technical training in humanitarian fields such as shelter, WASH, food.
• Desirable: security, livelihoods, healthcare or education.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, monitoring expenditure and analyzing financial data.
• 3‑5 years proven experience in managing project teams in a humanitarian context, including planning, resource mobilisation and reporting.
• Experience using digital tools for remote team management and project monitoring.
• hogyanfamiliarity with donor, grant writing processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Exceptional written and verbal.rules an communication skills in English.
• Arabic language skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with ability to manage conflicting priorities effectively.
• Excellent report‑writing skills.
• Commitment to UWT’s values and ethos.
• Willingness to undertake regular international field trips and adapt working hours to meet UWT requirements.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (desirable).

Established in 2001, Ummah Welfare Trust (UWT) is a UK‑based international relief and development charity. Inspired by Islamic teachings of empathy, generosity, and self‑lessness, UWT aims to alleviate poverty and suffering globally. The charity provides sustainable development solutions in shelter, education, healthcare and spiritual wellbeing, ensuring the rights of neglected and oppressed communities are fulfilled.