Head of Programmes

Just a Drop

Reports to: Chair of Trustees

Position type:  Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid working with 2 office days per week

(London and Dorset offices)

There is scope for this role to be based in either the London or Dorset area, but please note that 1 day per week on average will be in the Dorset office

Benefits:

Flexible working arrangements

22 days’ leave with an additional day of leave per year (up to a maximum of 25 days) PLUS Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

Social events and team days

About Just a Drop

Just a Drop works at a grassroots level with our country partners to support communities around the world with access to sustainable safe water solutions, sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices.

About the role

The Head of Programmes leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of all Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects within Just a Drop. This senior leadership role requires a visionary leader with strategic thinking, programme management expertise, and a deep commitment to improving WASH services in underserved communities. The ideal candidate will ensure that all programs are aligned with the organisation’s mission, are sustainable, and have measurable impacts. The role is supported by a team of 3 staff and 11 volunteers with significant experience: hydrogeologists, engineers and WASH experts who give technical advice, and help with monitoring and partnership building.

Person specification:

Experience:

  – Proven experience in a senior leadership role.

  – Proven track record in designing, implementing, and evaluating complex WASH programmes in developing countries.

  – Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams across different locations.

Skills and Competencies:

– Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team  – Excellent understanding of WASH sector challenges, trends, and best practices.

  – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in MEL systems.

  – Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

  – Proficiency in project management tools and software.

  – Fluency in English

Attitude:

– Passionate and enthusiastic about improving people’s access to WASH

– Positive and solution-focussed

– Willingness to travel as needed to project sites, including remote areas – up to 2 international visits of approximately one week each per year

– Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

– Commitment to the organisational values – learning, sustainability, collaborative, inspiring, personal.

How To Apply:

Please apply by submitting a CV, and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining your motivation for applying and how you fulfil the role specification.

Please send your application to Ellen Chase: ellen@coopsandco.uk

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, this can be arranged by emailing our HR Partner, Ellen Chase, via email at ellen@coopsandco.uk or calling 07493777136.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon on Friday 11^th October 2024.

We will be conducting the first round of interviews during the w/c  21^st October 2024 and second round interviews will take place on the w/c 28^th  October 2024.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures.