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Cycling UK are seeking an experienced and driven Head of New Programmes and Business Development to lead the development, mobilisation, and delivery of new restricted programmes across our Behaviour Change and Development Directorate and, where required, the wider organisation.



Collaborating closely with senior leaders and specialist teams across the organisation, you will shape compelling, fundable programme models; write high quality bids; and secure new income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders. You will manage relationships with prospective and existing funders and ensure that newly secured programmes are mobilised and delivered effectively, compliantly, and to a consistently high standard.



The role has end-to-end responsibility for programme management across new workstreams, including planning, budgets, reporting, risk and performance. You will ensure that our behaviour change models and evidence frameworks are applied consistently, and that robust data is captured to demonstrate impact and value, including social, transport and health outcomes.



This is a fast-paced, highly fulfilling role, suited to someone who thrives on delivery, collaboration, and impact. If you are motivated to create a meaningful difference through well-designed, evidence-led programmes then we want to hear from you!



Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown