UK Programmes Coordinator (Birmingham)

Who We Are

Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Position Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a UK Programmes Coordinator position within the Fundraising department. The UK Programmes Coordinator will support the planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and administration of Human Appeal's UK-based programmes. The postholder will work closely with internal departments, local partners, community organisations, and stakeholders to help ensure projects are delivered effectively, budgets are monitored, programme activities are documented, and reporting requirements are met. The role will also support fundraising initiatives, donor engagement activities, and programme communications.

Main Responsibilities

Programme Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day administration and implementation activities for UK programmes.
• Support project planning, scheduling, and delivery in line with programme objectives.
• Maintain programme files, records, beneficiary data, and project documentation.
• Assist in monitoring project performance and progress against agreed targets.
• Coordinate meetings with partners, stakeholders, and internal teams and ensure actions are followed up.
• Support programme evaluations and lessons learned exercises.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Assist with collecting data, case studies, project updates, and impact information from projects and partners.
• Prepare routine programme reports, updates, dashboards, and presentations.
• Monitor project milestones and elevate potential risks or delays where required.
• Support compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and safeguarding standards.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and reporting purposes.

Partner and Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain positive working relationships with community groups, local authorities, charities, and programme partners.
• Support communications with project delivery partners and external stakeholders.
• Attend community events, meetings, and networking opportunities representing Human Appeal where required.
• Assist in identifying partnership opportunities that support programme objectives.

Fundraising Support

• Assist with the development of funding applications, concept notes, and programme proposals.
• Support research into trusts, foundations, grant opportunities, and local funding sources.
• Provide programme information, case studies, budgets, and impact data to support fundraising campaigns.
• Work with fundraising and communications teams to promote UK programme activities and successes.

Financial and Administrative Support

• Support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking for UK programmes.
• Process purchase requests, quotations, invoices, and programme-related expenses as required.
• Ensure programme expenditure records are maintained accurately.
• Assist with procurement and coordination of resources required for project delivery.

Research and Community Development

• Conduct research into local community needs, emerging trends, and funding opportunities.
• Support the development of programme initiatives aligned with local priorities.
• Gather information and feedback from beneficiaries and stakeholders to support programme improvement.
• Assist with awareness campaigns and community engagement activities.

NB: Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned

Candidate essential criteria

• Experience working within the charity or third sector.
• Understanding of UK community programmes and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Candidate desirable criteria

• Additional language skills e.g. Spanish, French, Arabic

If you have any questions about the position, please do contact Human Appeal by emailing recruitment@humanappeal.org.uk

Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.

Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.