Associate Director of Programme Delivery (12 month fixed term contract) in Sheffield

Good Things Foundation is the UK’s leading digital inclusion charity, at the heart of the national response, working to deliver immediate and tangible help for people, whilst shaping long-term systems change through advocacy, policy and partnerships. Nearly 8 million adults still lack the most basic digital skills, nearly 2 million households struggle to afford connectivity and millions more lack the confidence to keep up with changes like AI. Our mission is to ensure everyone can participate in a digital society.

You will:

• Provide inspirational leadership to a team of c. 15 staff committed to providing fantastic resources, services and support to members of the National Digital Inclusion Network who deliver frontline digital inclusion support.
• Shape and oversee the design and delivery of digital inclusion and grant programmes, defining measurable KPIs and ensuring they achieve meaningful outcomes for digitally excluded communities.
• Lead on the development of our network strategy and the relationship with the National Digital Inclusion Network, overseeing the development of clear propositions which provide mutual benefit and value to members and Good Things Foundation.
• Oversee the smooth delivery and improvement of high-quality products, scaled services and experiences for members of the National Digital Inclusion Network, championing the voices of both members and digitally excluded people in all aspects of our work.
• Take a lead role in the development of strategic, impact-driven partnerships with delivery organisations whose aims and missions align with ours.

Your team will leverage these partnerships to scale impact, co‑create innovative ideas and develop new propositions and funding opportunities. If you are ambitious, entrepreneurial and dedicated to driving better outcomes for socially and economically excluded people, and are looking to further develop your Senior Leadership skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Sheffield

Type of Contract: Contract – 12 month fixed term

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:

• All employees with contracts of six months or more are invited to be a Member of the Good Things Foundation Staff Owned Mutual, giving voting rights for Staff Board Directors and at the AGM.
• 30 days holiday per year, plus public holidays.
• 10% employer contribution to a personal stakeholder pension scheme (when you contribute 5%).
• Up to £500 contribution for work‑related training (or £200 for personal development and £300 for work‑related training).
• Life cover and permanent health insurance.
• Confidential Employee Assistance helpline.

Closing Date: 08-03-2026

How to Apply:

The closing deadline is Sunday 8th March at 11:59pm. If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation with the Recruiting Manager – Lisa Brown – COO of Good Things Foundation or the current postholder whose maternity leave the role covers, please contact recruitment@goodthingsfoundation.org to arrange a slot. Please return your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position to recruitment@goodthingsfoundation.org by the closing date and time of 11:55pm Sunday 21st September. Applications which do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered. We would be grateful if you would also complete our Equality and Diversity form to help us monitor our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Information can be made available in other formats (for example, large print), so please contact us if you need to discuss what alternative format would be accessible for you.