Head of Programmes

The Humane League UK

. Set the direction and lead THL UK’s programmes strategy, translating the Theory of Change into plans, targets, budgets and impact evaluations .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomLead💰 £64,582 - £71,041 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading and managing impactful programmes and campaigns, with a strong focus on strategic planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in monitoring, evaluation, and learning to assess programme effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Campaign Planning and OversightLeadership and Line ManagementPublic Speaking and Media EngagementResource Allocation and Budget ManagementKnowledge of Farmed Animal Welfare

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Hard Skills

Strategic PlanningProgramme ManagementMonitoring and EvaluationCampaign ManagementBudget Management

Soft Skills

Building TrustNegotiationCollaborationPublic SpeakingConstructive Challenge

Certifications & Qualifications

Leadership and Management Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Animal WelfarePublic AffairsLobbyingFMCG IndustryTheory of Change

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the direction and lead THL UK’s programmes strategy, translating the Theory of Change into plans, targets, budgets and impact evaluations
Share responsibility for organisation-wide strategy, culture and resourcing as a Senior Leadership Team member
Make resource-allocation decisions across workflows for maximum impact
Build a culture of ownership, constructive challenge, innovation and experimentation
Oversee joined-up corporate and public campaigns across corporate relations, public affairs and Communications
Oversee influencing of UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians and regulators
Sign off campaign targets, escalation strategies, and legal and reputational risk assessments
Support ambitious targets to attract and mobilise supporters and volunteers
Set and monitor programme goals and success measures
Oversee gathering, sharing and tracking of company and industry insights
Commission research and investigations
Build routines for evaluating work and sharing lessons across teams
Support the Development team with funding needs, budgets, cases for support, impact measurement and donor/funder engagement
Line manage programme managers/leads and build an inclusive, collaborative, high-performing team
Manage the Programmes budget
Collaborate with THL US/global, Open Wing Alliance partners and other allies
Act as a senior spokesperson with media, industry, coalitions and the wider movement
Attend conferences, events, protests and in-person team workshops as required
Contribute to an inclusive workplace and a stronger animal protection movement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Right to live and work in the UK
Fluent in spoken and written English
Commitment to The Humane League UK’s mission to end the abuse of animals raised for food
Strong track record of planning and overseeing campaigns combining corporate, political and public pressure
Experience using a theory of change and evidence to decide which lever to pull and when
Experience turning strategy into well-run programmes, including setting objectives, plans and budgets, tracking delivery and risk, and using monitoring, evaluation and learning to show impact
Experience leading and line-managing others
Experience building trust with and negotiating with senior people in business and/or government
Confident public speaking, including on camera
Comfortable with pressure campaigning and leading public campaign actions
Leadership and management qualifications are desirable
Knowledge of farmed animal welfare, the UK food industry or UK and devolved policy is desirable
Experience in senior campaigning, public affairs, lobbying or influencing, engaging or working with large food/FMCG companies or an adjacent industry, or MEAL is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully remote work environment and team (all equipment is provided)
A 4 day working week (30 hours over Monday to Thursday for full time staff)
A pro rata share of 20 days leave plus 8 days for bank holidays that can be used at a time of your choice
Flexible working hours
A workplace pension
An annual learning and development budget
Support for mental and physical wellbeing
£25 per month reimbursement towards home working costs
Plant-based meals at all events and workshops