Programme Lead – Delegations, UK Landing

Founders Forum Group

. Design and lead Tech Nation’s UK Gateway programme for international startups, scaleups and founders entering the UK market .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programme delivery and operations, strategic commercial partnerships, and stakeholder management to support international startups and scaleups entering the UK market. Proven ability to design scalable programmes and deliver impactful community-building initiatives.

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Programme Delivery & OperationsStrategic Commercial Partnerships & SponsorshipStakeholder & Relationship ManagementBusiness Development, Proposals & Bid WritingEvents & Community Building

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Hard Skills

Programme DesignImpact TrackingProject ManagementBid WritingStakeholder MappingScalable Programme DeliveryOnboarding Programme DevelopmentEvent PlanningLogistics ManagementCommercial Sponsorship Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborationNetworkingLeadership

Industry Keywords

International StartupsScaleupsTech HubTrade AgenciesGovernment StakeholdersAlumni EngagementCommunity ChannelsMarket EntryBespoke ProgrammesRegional Missions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and lead Tech Nation’s UK Gateway programme for international startups, scaleups and founders entering the UK market
Champion the UK globally as a founder-friendly tech hub
Secure and manage strategic partnerships and commercial sponsorships
Oversee international delegations and national/regional missions
Collaborate with governments, embassies and trade agencies on paid bespoke programmes, bids and tenders
Deliver high-quality programme design, logistics and on-the-ground execution
Position Tech Nation as a trusted first partner for international tech leaders
Support international scaleups one-to-one through Scale in UK
Refine and deliver the UK Gateway proposition for scalability, founder impact and commercial success
Align initiatives with UK growth, trade and tech talent strategy
Monitor and report partnership KPIs and impact
Design and deliver missions, including recruitment, programming, partner engagement, follow-up and case studies
Develop soft-landing support, pre-arrival guidance, regional landing packages and sponsor-backed programmes
Build onboarding pathways, peer networks, forums and community channels
Support Global Talent alumni engagement
Deliver campaigns, external engagement, events, networking sessions, sponsor activations and partner roundtables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Programme Delivery & Operations
Strategic Commercial Partnerships & Sponsorship
Business Development, Proposals & Bid Writing
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
Events & Community Building
Excellent Communication skills
Stakeholder Mapping & Outreach
Experience delivering scalable programmes in tech, innovation, market entry or international talent
Experience securing and managing commercial partnerships/sponsorships, with impact tracking
Experience working with senior government, corporate, and sector stakeholders
Experience managing complex projects on time and budget, with strong attention to detail
Ideal: experience leading national and regional missions end-to-end
Ideal: experience developing soft-landing/onboarding programmes for international founders, startups or scaleups
Ideal: experience delivering events and community-building initiatives, such as alumni or ambassador networks

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days contractual annual leave
Enhanced discretionary leave provision, including an additional day off for your birthday and leave between Christmas and New Years Day
Option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks/year (1 week at Easter and 2 weeks during July and August)
AXA Health insurance, with option to add dependents
Life Insurance
Medicash access including online GP access and mental health support
Employee Assistance Program
Competitive pension provision
Perkbox membership with monthly allocation of points for day-to-day purchases
Learning and development annual allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Lunch once per week, office snacks, and regular team drinks
Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
Access to the Founders Forum Group network of businesses and wider tech ecosystem