Programmes Officer

Programmes Officer (MAT cover)

Shirley, Birmingham

32000 (DOE)

BCR/AB/ 32292

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be hiring for a Programmes Officer working for a UK-based consultancy specialising in humanitarian and development programmes, supporting delivery of international projects in complex settings. Based in Shirley, Birmingham.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication and coordination with implementing partners across multiple countries
• Oversee programme delivery to ensure activities are on track, aligned with priorities, and delivered on time
• Lead development of proposals, concept notes, and budgets
• Support donor engagement and contribute to business development activities
• Review partner narrative and financial reports for quality, accuracy, and compliance
• Track programme progress, deliverables, and deadlines using internal systems and tools
• Coordinate with finance and M&E teams on budgets, reporting, and programme performance
• Develop presentations, reports, and communication materials to support programmes and visibility
• Provide training, guidance, and support to implementing partners and interns
• Maintain programme documentation, trackers, and databases ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and operational challenges, escalating where necessary

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in international development, humanitarian studies, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years' experience in programme coordination, project management, or humanitarian/development contexts
• Proven experience in proposal development, including budgeting
• Experience working with implementing partners and managing multi-country programmes
• Strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills
• Experience reviewing reports and ensuring donor compliance

Desirable

• Experience working with donor-funded programmes
• Familiarity with finance and M&E processes
• Experience developing programme materials and using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, or Adobe
• Ability to work across multiple time zones in a fast-paced environment

If you are a Programmes Officer based in Shirley, Birmingham, who is seeking a new challenge, please get in touch!

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