The Head of Programmes is a new and pivotal role in leading our grant making strategy, taking an iterative approach that is informed by our learning and commitment to systems thinking.

This role requires a facilitative leader who understands the importance of bringing out the best in your team, which is currently made up of four people and is likely to grow further. You will guide the programme team as they go deeper into developing strategic and equitable funding practices that empower communities and drive systemic change. The Head of Programmes will also act as a bridge between internal teams and external partners, understanding ways in which we can maximise on our collective knowledge to build more power-sensitive relationships between funders and grantee partners. Your leadership will help create a culture of curiosity, learning, and inclusivity, ensuring the Trust remains agile and reflective in response to the evolving needs of communities we serve.

As a member of the SLT, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring alignment between our funding practices, the change we seek, and organisational goals. You will work closely with and in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Resources and Head of People & Culture with a shared responsibility for delivering projects and embedding a coaching approach to how we empower all our staff. You will also work closely with the CEO and the Board to ensure that the grant-making aligns with the wider work, particularly as it relates to our investments.

For further details, please see the full recruitment pack.

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit a CV and response to the following questions to resources@tudortrust.org.uk

• When have you applied a racial justice lens to your work at a strategic level and what were the challenges and opportunities?
• How have you previously fostered a collaborative and accountable team culture? What are the unique skills and experiences that you bring to this?
• Describe a time when you challenged traditional forms of grantmaking or funding in any context (This could be in any context such as a grant applicant, as someone delivering on a grant funded project, as a grant maker or an advisor). What did you learn from this?

The questions can be responded to in one of four different ways:

• Written A4 (max 1000 words)
• PowerPoint (No more than 3 slides)
• Audio recording (No more than 5 mins)
• Video Recording (No more than 5 mins)

Applications open: 3pm on Wednesday 18^th December 2024

Applications close: 3pm on Tuesday 14^th January 2025

Interview schedule:

• 29^th & 30^th January: 1st stage interview (virtual)
• 5th & 6^th February: 2nd stage interview and task (in person at our office in Holland Park, London)