Programme Manager
Employment term: Permanent, full-time opportunity
Salary: £60,000 to £72,000 p.a (depending on experience)
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire with hybrid working options, with at least one office-based day per week.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; 7% employer pension contributions; private medical insurance.
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About The Borrow Foundation
Our mission is to promote the improvement of oral health primarily in children through the prevention of oral diseases. The Foundation focuses on population oral health and the need to reduce oral health inequalities within and between countries.
The Foundation provides grants to leading health agencies, government bodies, academic institutions, dental associations, and charities across the world. Through these partnerships, it supports initiatives that improve oral health outcomes, especially for children and vulnerable communities.
About you
You will be passionate about improving oral health outcomes for children worldwide and committed to reducing oral health inequalities. You will bring strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, alongside an understanding of programme and grant management.
About the role
We are seeking a Programme Manager to play a central role in delivering and developing our grant-making and stakeholder engagement activities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected charity working to improve oral health outcomes through research, partnerships, advocacy, and funding initiatives in the UK and internationally.
The role includes collaboration with international stakeholders including the World Health Organization (WHO) and engagement in conferences, events and advocacy initiatives.
This is a varied role combining strategic thinking with hands-on programme management within a small and collaborative team environment. The role will require occasional national and international travel.
Why join us?
This is an opportunity to help improve oral health outcomes and support impactful research and partnerships globally. You will join a collaborative organisation where your work directly advances the Foundation’s mission and impact.
How to apply
To apply, please email the following to Katie Lumsden at katielumsden@borrowfoundation.org
- Your CV.
- A supporting statement outlining how your experience meets the requirements of the role.
Closing date: 31st July 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed.
The Borrow Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, including one from the candidate's current or most recent employer. References will only be sought with the candidate's consent.