Programmes Manager in London

We are currently looking for a Programmes Manager to join our team. This is a key role responsible for the operational success and strategic alignment of Syli’s initiatives and brand expansion. Acting as the primary bridge between the Senior Growth and Innovation Director, high-level strategy and day-to-day execution, you will oversee operating budgets, global programme roll-outs, and manage cross-functional teams to ensure all deliverables are met to an exceptional standard.

A central component of this role is leading our community building efforts; you will be the driving force behind supporting, growing, and engaging our global network of members, ensuring they remain connected, driving engagement and value to ensure the network functions as a vibrant space for collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

In addition, you’ll lead the implementation and delivery of our impact work. This will ensure that our programme initiatives directly feed into our broader mission, creating a seamless link between the journalists we support and the systemic impact we aim to achieve.

The position is for an immediate start and is a hybrid role, primarily remote but with in-person days in London up to eight times a month. This position is offered as a full time staff position in the UK. Candidates must already live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. You will need to ensure you have access to a suitable professional and confidential environment with a reliable internet connection to carry out your duties. Some international travel will be required. The position is full time over Monday to Friday. This is a fixed term contract ending on 31 December 2026. However, pending securing the required funding, we intend for this to become a multi-year programme.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver and grow Syli’s programmes across numerous initiatives, including climateXchange and Impact Lab.
• Serve as a spokesperson for our programmes, and cultivate relationships with beneficiaries, media, partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure impact measures are achieved and captured in line with programme and Syli overall objectives.
• Day to day hands-on management of a wide range of operational programme functions including, planning, analysis, monitoring, budgeting, administration and other support activities.
• Line manage programme team members.
• Other work to expand and support Syli’s programmes.

The pay for this role is £55,000 per year based on 35 hours per week.

Qualifications: We have identified what we think you’ll need to know and have done, in order to do well in this role. You’ll have a background in journalism or communications alongside experience managing programmes and/or projects. This may be in the media, climate or non-profit sector.

• Substantial successful experience in programme or project management with media, media development, communications / information, non-profit, government or philanthropic funded projects.
• Experience managing international programmes with strong skills in facilitating innovation, developing training and building productive media industry networks.
• Experience with partnership management, gained working for or in partnership with an international non-profit.
• Can use social media and digital communications to help achieve programme goals.
• Able to prioritise and handle multiple ongoing tasks and deadlines independently.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate as an effective team member.
• Professional, reliable, and able to remain calm and maintain effective relationships in a fast paced work environment.
• Passion for climate reporting, additional languages, and experience with Slack and Google workspace are beneficial.

If this sounds like you, or if you feel that you have what is needed to succeed in this role but your background is a little different from above, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information: To Apply Please submit a CV, a cover letter addressing the responsibilities, qualifications, knowledge, and experience required for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered. You must also answer the screening questions.

The Process: We will review applications as they come in and will follow a set process to reduce bias in selection. The closing date for applications is midnight UK time on Sunday, 8th February. The process will include an initial call during the week of 9th February 2026 and final interviews to take place during the week of 16th February 2026. We may close applications early if we find the right person for this role.

A Bit More About Us: Syli is a non-profit organisation and by joining us you’ll become part of our passionate, energetic team committed to achieving Syli’s social objectives. All the work we do is underpinned by our values of sustainability, synergy, equality and transformation.

It’s important to us that Syli is a great place to work for everyone - here a bit more about what you can expect as a Syli employee:

• Working hours: 9am to 5pm (UK time) Monday to Friday are our core working hours.
• Location: We are a hybrid company and while there is flexibility there is a requirement for some in person working in this role which will primarily be in London.
• Wellbeing: We believe good physical and mental health is important for everyone and we support and encourage our team to make wellbeing habits part of their working day.
• Fika: a weekly opportunity to grab a cuppa and hang out online and socialise with your colleagues.
• Environmental action: being climate friendly is at the heart of everything we do and the way we work.
• Professional development: as we work together as a team to transform the media ecosystem, we are committed to ongoing learning and innovation.
• Tech equipment: laptop provided so you can do your job.
• Pension: with ethical fund options available after successful completion of probation.
• Annual leave: time to switch off and get away is something we value, that’s why we give our UK employees 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you are unable to apply via the online application portal or require any amendments that will assure a fair process, please get in touch.