Transformational Programme Lead
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A bit about the role
The Transformational Programme Lead sits at the centre of programme delivery ensuring that national strategy becomes effective local action. You will lead the rollout of participation programmes coordinate delivery capacity and ensure that projects are implemented consistently on time and to a high standard. Clubs and regional partners will rely on you for clear programme guidance practical support and reliable follow-through.
British Rowings Development Directorate is focused on strengthening the foundations of the sport and supporting more people to take part in ways that suit their lives. We work with clubs community partners and national programmes to broaden access modernise participation offers and create clearer more connected pathways into and through rowing. Our approach is evidence-led collaborative and centred on enabling local environments to thrive.
We aim to make rowing more relevant more welcoming and more sustainable for the long term. This means testing new ideas supporting clubs to develop building strong local partnerships and ensuring that volunteers and staff have the tools and confidence to deliver high-quality experiences. The directorate works closely across British Rowing to link participation workforce events and talent development into a coherent inclusive system.
A bit about you
This position is ideal for someone with strong programme and project leadership skills who enjoys working closely with delivery partners. You will:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of participation programmes across indoor and on-water rowing ensuring activity meets agreed standards and timelines.
Manage programme resources and oversee a team of Project Activators to deliver responsive high-quality support to clubs.
Build effective relationships with clubs schools universities and regional partners acting as a central coordinating point.
Develop delivery plans monitor progress and use evidence and reporting tools to demonstrate impact and inform decision-making.
Support clubs to adopt new formats pilot innovations and embed successful approaches into their regular activity.
Share learning and delivery insights to help refine and scale programmes nationally.
If you are organised delivery-focused and motivated by helping programmes land well on the ground this role will let you play a central part in building lasting change across the sport.
For more information please refer to theApplication PackandJob Description
What we offer
7.5% employer pension contribution (when you contribute 3%)
20 per month with Betterspace (our wellbeing platform)
Company Health Insurance and Health Cash Plan
Life assurance (x3 your salary)
Cycle to work scheme
Free and secure parking in Hammersmith
Free annual ROW Membership
Bonus annual leave between Christmas and New Years Day
Additional Information
Salary: 45-50k plus employee benefits package.
Closing date: 10th December 2025.
About us
Our vision is a sport that welcomes and has an offer for everyone. Our mission is to create a healthy inclusive and life-enhancing sport. We are a membership organisation with over 30000 individual members supporting over 550 affiliated clubs and 230 affiliated events. We cover all types of rowing - whether its on the river or lake on the sea at home or in the gym.
We are committed to equal opportunitiesand welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age disability sex gender reassignment sexual orientation pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process please let us know by indicating your needs to the HR team in the application form or by emailing .
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
About Company
British Rowing is the governing body for the sport of rowing, both indoor rowing and rowing on water. We are committed to ensuring that the sport continues to thrive from the grassroots right up to winning medals at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are responsible for participatio ... View more
