Programme Manager

About Us:

On the Edge (OtE) is a London-based charity on a mission to emotionally reconnect people with nature through smart and entertaining storytelling. We are especially interested in reaching young people who do not engage with traditional nature content. By fostering a reconnection with the natural world, our stories aim to create advocates for its protection and restoration. On the Edge is also a science-based, grant-giving organisation that funds conservation projects around the world.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Programme Manager with at least 3 years experience in conservation grant-making. This role will facilitate the day to day management of all conservation and storytelling grants awarded, as well as managing relationships, grant proposal development, budgets and impact measuring. 

This is an exciting time for On the Edge as we have just launched a new grant approach. Our in-house programme will be the first of its kind and will rapidly increase conservation attention towards EDGE species and zones. The Programme Manager will play a key role in the development and expansion of this grant approach.

Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the grant programme’s strategy 

• Supports the development and management of our grant portfolio, including researching new granting opportunities in line with the strategic directions (especially grassroots and national level actors), scoping and developing proposals with prospective grantees and contributes to setting of program budgets

• Supports grantees through our funding model which may include coordinated activities with grantees and capacity building, developing systems for and overseeing grantee reporting

• Conducts the monitoring and evaluation of grants against our impact framework and facilitates the accumulation of data for annual reporting requirements

• Represents  On the Edge in a variety of settings, including among peer groups and at public events

• Contributes to supporting activities, relationships and networking with the conservation and philanthropic sectors, developing trust and collaboration and identifying aligned goals, helping to shape and align priorities in the grant-making sector.

• Keeps up to date with mapping and assessment of NGO impacts and donor grant-making in our target areas to ensure our grant-making adds value, including identifying barriers to success and gaps in the field or funding.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A university degree in a relevant field.  

• At least 3 years in one or more of the following: biodiversity conservation, grant-making, philanthropy sector, conservation communications/education.

• Experience of budgetary and financial management is essential.

• Excellent research, analytical and writing skills, including in risk assessment, evaluation of potential projects and organisational success.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral

• A team player who is able to build strong relationships with others, both internally and externally 

• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail 

• Able to work efficiently under pressure, managing deadlines and competing demands calmly and skilfully 

Our benefits package:

• 28 days annual leave + Bank holidays

• Private health insurance 

• Pension contributions at 15%

• Bicycle scheme

How to apply , send your CV, a cover letter