Head of Programmes

Head of Programmes

We’re seeking a passionate and ambitious Head of Programmes to lead in the vision, design, build, implementation, monitoring and reporting on all the programmatic work we undertake in our 6 focus countries.

As a mission-based organisation, we believe businesses have the power to be a force for good. Our members include a range of tea companies, from start-ups to multi-nationals who have joined us to address the complex systemic issues that the tea sector faces. We convene and facilitate collaboration between communities on the ground, our members, businesses, governments, and civil society, enabling us to mobilise our resources and deliver our transformational strategy.

Position: Head of Programmes

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday.

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £75,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits.

Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025

About the role:

This London based role will strengthen and optimise the critical programme pillar of strategy, through programmes which are well managed, and that deliver on their expected outcomes, contributing to the organisational goals and delivering for those who work in the tea sector. The programmes will focus on a core set of interventions that in combination will address the causes that we champion – namely, the reduction of poverty, arresting deforestation, promoting access to services and addressing Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) in the tea supply chain.

Key areas of responsibility include:

1. Lead the definition of the overall programme strategy, taking into account input from the field and member companies’ priorities.
2. Support the in-country teams with project management and priority management, acting as backup when needed.
3. Manage relationships with a myriad of project stakeholders, including private sector partners, NGOs, and government.
4. Responsible for ensuring each programme has well-embedded and effective interventions.
5. Accountable for defining our approach to gender in tea, wages and incomes in tea, and environmental sustainability in tea – engaging technical expertise from the programme managers.
6. In collaboration with Finance, be responsible for programme budgets, validation and controls, and reviewing and approving donor reporting.
7. HREDD and the work surrounding certification are critical to our communications, programming and member’s support. The Head of Programmes will line manage this role within ETP.
8. Support the development of country workplans; this entails working with Regional Directors, Country Managers and regional teams on planning and conceptualising realistic and achievable country plans.
9. Oversee the resources, capability and structure of the programmes team including line management and coaching of relevant programme staff and ensure delivery of individual plans and yearly objectives.

About you:

The individual will also play a leading role in setting the culture of the organisation and modelling our values. We aim to be a positive, driven, open-minded, intellectually curious, and collaborative organisation but one that is not satisfied with the status quo.

Essential Skills:

1. Have the right to work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance to our London office in Bethnal Green.
2. Minimum of 10 years experience in programme management, including management of a large portfolio of varied initiatives.
3. Direct Reports – 4 direct reports in the UK and oversight of 6 regional programme managers.
4. Experience working on supply chain agricultural commodity programmes.
5. Proven experience of delivering strategic leadership to a diverse high performing team delivering a shared vision.
6. Knowledge of human rights-based approach to impact delivery (and in a supply chain setting would be an advantage).
7. Knowledge of corporate social and environmental sustainability, understanding of the concept of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence.
8. Expertise with design and roll out of project/programme management frameworks, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
9. Experienced senior manager – building, developing, and leading diverse and high performing teams.
10. Track record of building relationships, and partnering with a wide range of organisations, including institutional donors, funders, the private sector, international NGOs, and local CSOs to leverage impact, improve delivery and raise funds.

Desirable:

1. A university degree in a related field and/or Masters.

To apply for this position, please submit your online application form through this website and ensure you include your CV (maximum of 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum of 1 page) outlining your motivation for applying and relevant experience.

About the organisation:

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.