Senior Project & Media Lead Global Programmes & Partnerships

Hellespont Ship Management Germany; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic charity as a Senior Project & Media Lead, where your strategic thinking and project leadership will drive impactful health and education initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate internationally, engage with diverse stakeholders, and lead innovative media strategies that make a real difference. With a supportive environment and a commitment to professional growth, this forward-thinking organization is looking for someone ready to inspire change and contribute to meaningful projects. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong background in media and digital outreach strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee health and education projects across regions.
• Develop impactful media campaigns and manage partnerships.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Media Strategy

Project Leadership

Digital Outreach

Communications

Education

5+ years in charity, health, education, or development sectors

Tools

Salesforce

Trello

Canva

Job description

Senior Project & Media Lead - Global Programmes & Partnerships

Location: Aberdeen (Hybrid) with regular travel across Scotland and occasional international travel

Salary: £42,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Application Deadline: May 20, 2025

Sponsorship: Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) available

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Peridot Recruit Limited is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK charity delivering impactful health education, training, and international outreach. This is a rare opportunity to take on a strategic leadership role with scope across the UK and internationally.

About The Role

Are you a strategic thinker with strong experience in project delivery, media communications, and stakeholder engagement? This role offers a dynamic mix of programme leadership, international collaboration, public engagement, and media strategy. You will work across UK regions and key global territories (such as West and Southern Africa), managing cross-border projects that directly impact lives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project & Programme Leadership
   • Lead and oversee the development and delivery of high-impact health and education projects
   • Manage cross-regional teams and partnerships to ensure goals are achieved
   • Drive innovation in digital outreach and learning tools
   • Monitor project performance and impact through strong evaluation frameworks
2. Partnership Development
   • Build and manage relationships with public bodies, NGOs, schools, and international stakeholders
   • Lead the rollout of professional training and outreach programmes in underserved communities
3. Media & Public Engagement
   • Develop and lead impactful media and communications campaigns
   • Represent the organisation as a spokesperson across digital, press, and live events
   • Coordinate the production of digital content, explainer videos, and accessible public materials
4. Fundraising & Development Support
   • Support the preparation of grant applications and donor proposals
   • Engage sponsors, funders, and corporate partners to drive programme sustainability
5. Team & Operational Leadership
   • Line-manage project teams and contractors, fostering a high-performance culture
   • Ensure compliance with funding agreements, charity governance, and budgeting processes

Person Specification

Essential

• 5+ years of project or programme leadership in charity, health, education, or development sectors
• Strong background in stakeholder management and communications
• Experience delivering media, campaign, or digital outreach strategies
• Comfortable with domestic and international travel
• UK driving licence

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK public health or education sectors
• Familiarity with tools such as Salesforce, Trello, Canva, or CRM platforms
• Grant writing or MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) experience
• Language skills (French or an African language are a bonus)

Location & Travel

The role is based in Aberdeen (hybrid), with travel across Scotland (e.g., Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lothians, Scottish Borders) and periodic international travel.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a forward-thinking charity that values its people and rewards success. Our client offers a supportive environment where you can expand your skills, achieve your career goals, and be part of a high-performing team.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference, apply now and take the next step in your career with a company that's as ambitious as you are!