UK Programme Manager

UK Programme Manager

Location: Remote (UK-based), with regular travel within the UK and Europe
Type: Full-time
Reports to: UK Programme Director

About Constructive

Constructive is an independent non-profit organisation working to reshape how the energy and climate ecosystem collaborates. We design and lead cross-sector platforms, convenings, and long-term initiatives that build trust, align priorities, and accelerate progress toward energy abundance and a thriving planet.

We work with leaders from government, industry, finance, philanthropy, and civil society to turn fragmented efforts into durable, action-oriented collaborations. Our work blends expert facilitation, strategic design, and rigorous production to create environments where complex problems can be tackled with clarity and momentum.

We are an entrepreneurial and fast-moving team looking for someone who is energised by building something new and scaling impact over time.

Role Overview

Constructive is seeking a U.K. Programme Manager to own day-to-day delivery for a portfolio of flagship clean-energy and climate programs in the UK and Europe, including summits, dialogues, and other engagement. A core focus of this role will be helping to scale Constructive’s Liftoff effort in the UK: turning high-level clean energy ambition into concrete collaboration between government, industry, finance, and civil society.

You will be the execution engine—building work-plans, budgets, and processes, while problem solving on content—and the connective tissue who engages partners, funders, and subject-matter leaders to ensure each convening drives tangible outcomes. The role reports to the UK Programme Director and collaborates closely with colleagues across creative, communications, and finance.

The U.K. Programme Manager will:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of high-profile convenings in the UK and Europe, with a particular focus on scaling the Liftoff effort
• Turn strategic goals into detailed project plans, budgets, and delivery systems
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders to ensure convenings are impactful, credible, and well executed

You might be a good fit if you:

• Love taking a big-picture vision and turning it into clear plans, run-of-show documents, and checklists
• Enjoy being the person who keeps complex projects on track across many moving parts and partners
• Are confident engaging senior stakeholders while also happy to roll up your sleeves on the details
• Are naturally curious and a fast study—able to quickly get up to speed on new technologies, policy issues, and stakeholder perspectives
• Feel energised by enabling a mission-driven non-profit that is working to accelerate clean energy deployment and real-world collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Project & Process Leadership

• Translate engagement ambitions into detailed project plans, timelines, and RACI matrices; keep internal and external teams on track
• Own production budgets (typically mid-six to low-seven figures), vendor contracts, and on-site logistics
• Design and continuously improve delivery playbooks, checklists, and workflow tools to make convenings repeatable and scalable
• Coordinate with the UK Programme Director to align event delivery with the broader Liftoff strategy and Constructive’s UK and EU programme portfolio

Stakeholder & Content Management

• Map and cultivate relationships with government officials, investors, companies, NGOs, and technical experts
• Help facilitate agenda design sessions, ensuring content threads connect to Constructive’s broader vision, the Liftoff effort, and project objectives
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partners and contributors, providing clear communication, managing expectations, and ensuring follow-through
• Work with policy, industry, and technical experts to translate complex topics into coherent session designs and materials

Team Coordination & Quality Control

• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams (creative, communications, operations) and external production partners to deliver high-quality convenings
• Lead regular stand-ups and risk reviews; identify dependencies and escalate issues early with pragmatic, data-informed solutions
• Oversee on-site execution, ensuring a seamless experience for speakers and participants and that logistics and production meet a high bar
• Manage post-event follow-up, including outcome tracking, cross media publications, communications, and internal handoffs

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Define success metrics (e.g., stakeholder commitments, follow-on actions) for convenings and programmes
• Lead post-event debriefs and capture insights to refine Constructive’s convening architecture and delivery model over time
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and documentation so learning compounds across events and geographies

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in programme, event, or project management—ideally with large-scale convenings, summits, or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Familiarity with clean energy, climate, infrastructure, or adjacent sectors
• Proven track record of owning budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and on target
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and work effectively with senior executives, policymakers, philanthropies, and technical experts
• Process-obsessed mindset: you enjoy Gantt charts, risk logs, and making systems smoother, but can flex when conditions change
• Strategic thinker who can see the “so what” of convenings and connect disparate dots to advance shared outcomes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and facilitating small-group discussions
• Proficiency with modern project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Airtable, virtual event platforms, Google Workspace)
• Ability to be in London in person ~2 days per week and ability to travel domestically within the UK and internationally within Europe (approximately 15–20%)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Right to work in the UK

Preferred

• Experience delivering convenings that bridge government, industry, and finance
• Prior experience in a small or entrepreneurial organisation where you built or significantly improved delivery systems
• Experience working with partners across multiple European countries or institutions

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is £50,000 - £80,000 per year, with final compensation competitive with peer organisations and aligned with experience. Benefits include paid time off and opportunities for professional and leadership growth. Specific details will be shared with candidates during the interview process.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives who are excited about Constructive’s mission.