Senior Programme Director, Global Policy & Events

Wilton Park; Steyning; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilton Park is seeking a Senior Programme Director to lead policy discussions and build diverse networks that deliver impactful outcomes. You will design programmes centered on UK priorities in energy, climate and environment, or innovation, science and technology, and convene high-level discussions with senior policymakers and funding partners.

You will manage relationships, co-create events with UK government bodies, oversee budgets, and mentor junior colleagues while responding to evolving

Qualifications

• Extensive policy and international experience in energy, climate and environment or innovation, science and technology.
• Strong fundraising and business development background with diverse networks.
• Proven ability to design, convene and run high-level plenary discussions and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Design and run annual and multi-annual programmes of policy discussions.
• Secure partner funding from government and non-government sources.
• Co-create programmes with partners such as FCDO, DESNZ and other UK departments.
• Manage relationships to meet partner objectives while upholding Wilton Park’s autonomy.
• Identify and engage speakers to ensure high-quality events and outcomes.
• Oversee event budgets and collaborate with communications for media strategy.

Skills

Policy leadership

International relations

Business development

Event design

Stakeholder management

Diplomatic negotiation

Job description

Wilton Park is seeking a Senior Programme Director to lead policy discussions and build diverse networks that deliver impactful outcomes. You will design programmes centered on UK priorities in energy, climate and environment, or innovation, science and technology, and convene high-level discussions with senior policymakers and funding partners.

You will manage relationships, co-create events with UK government bodies, oversee budgets, and mentor junior colleagues while responding to evolving