Programme Director

About the Organization

Marauders Men's Health is a dynamic, South Wales-based charity dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and mental fitness of men through connection and support. We are the community where men can walk, talk, and grow together, underpinned by the Five Ways to Wellbeing model (Connect, Be Active, Give, Take Notice, Learn).

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring leader to drive our ambitious strategy to engage 7,000 men and provide 330 Personal Wellbeing Plans over the next three years. The Programme Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational delivery of the charity, executing our strategic vision and ensuring our operations are robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Lead the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the charity in line with the Board's vision.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the charity's resources and workstreams.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and policies/procedures remain in good shape.
• Support the Board with fundraising strategy and financial accountability, including financial forecasting and reporting to funders.
• Programme Management & Delivery
• Directly manage the Programme & Projects Manager and the Regional Event Leaders, and assist in the recruitment process for the newly established Volunteering Co-ordinator and the Wellbeing Coach/Coordinator roles.
• Drive the delivery and expansion of our core programmes, including the Physical Activities (Walk & Talks, Sports Hubs), Volunteer Engagement, Community Partnerships, and the Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWP) 18.
• Develop and implement the Marauders Pathway Programme to establish a culture of good citizenship and peer support.
• People & Volunteer Management
• Provide leadership, support, and development for staff, managing issues such as payroll, sickness, and holidays.
• Oversee the Volunteer Co-ordinator to develop a comprehensive volunteer management process, including recruitment, training, and 'Reward & Recognition'.
• Help inspire 100 men to give back to the community through volunteering.
• Partnerships & IT Development
• Maintain and forge new community partnerships (e.g. with voluntary organisations, NGO's, other charities and social enterprises) to enhance volunteering, education, and wellbeing services.
• Spearhead the development of our IT Platform, focusing on a robust website and a Beneficiary Management System (CRM) for efficient reporting, data capture, and engagement.
• Oversee digital marketing and communications, including newsletters and social media content.

Requirements

• Essential Criteria
• Highly Personable & Engaging: The ability to build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners is critical.
• Management & Leadership: Proven experience managing staff and leading the operational delivery of projects and programmes. A resilient, determined and confident team player, comfortable with making decisions and highly customer focused coupled with demonstrable people management skills.
• IT Literate: Comfortable managing and driving the development of digital tools and systems (e.g., Google Workspace, CRM, Quickbooks, Trello, Excel).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and location, with a base in South Wales.
• Presentation and Reporting Skills: Excellent presentation and reporting skills are essential, as you will be required to present to the community and beneficiaries and be able to write effective reports to the Board of Trustees and Funders.
• Project Planning: Experience of supporting the creation of project plans, including prioritisation and scheduling of conflicting tasks and effective use of available resources and budgets.
• Desirable Experience
• Third Sector Knowledge: Experience working professionally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Community Context: Knowledge of the South Wales community and its social and health landscape.
• Wellbeing Focus: Familiarity with the Five Ways to Wellbeing model and men's health issues.
• Welsh: Able to converse (written and spoken) in Welsh.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation package will be competitive and reflective of the regional South Wales 3rd Sector market. The position is fixed-term to 30 April 2028.