UK Programme Manager

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Fondation CHANEL

  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management, Fundraising/ Grant management
  • Job type: Job
  • Humanitarian or Development: Development
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Philanthropy
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 10/07/2023
  • Location: United Kingdom
Economic justice Gender-based violence (GBV) Movement building
The role of this position within the organisation
This position works in close collaboration with the Managing Director of Fondation CHANEL UK, Global Head of the foundation, and other regional programme leads.
Fondation CHANEL is committed to gender equality and diversity.
Missions and Responsibilities 
1. Philanthropy: identification, selection and monitoring of UK initiatives 
  • In partnership with the Managing Director of Fondation CHANEL UK, lead on the development and implementation of the UK strategy.
  • Launch, monitor, and supervise partner prospecting initiatives in line with the Fondation’s UK strategy and in compliance with internal procedures, including due diligence.
  • Prepare selection files and set up partnerships.
  • Manage relationship with partners and monitor and evaluate the UK partnerships, including management of key documents.
  • Ensure the administrative and financial follow up of partners, including project evaluations.
  • Organize site visits and meetings with partners.
  • Prepare and co-lead statutory meetings of the UK Fondation.
  • Participate in the management of the budget allocated to the UK portfolio in collaboration with the Managing Director of Fondation CHANEL UK and Head of Finance of the foundation.
2. Sector: support external representation, advocacy, and influencing 
  • Provide expertise and contribute to discussions in areas of expertise.
  • Alongside the Programme Leads, support and serve as a representative for Fondation CHANEL, providing technical and policy advice on advocacy and communications initiatives, and develop and disseminate key messages.
  • Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with key stakeholders in the UK – externally and internally.
  • Represent Fondation CHANEL in various gender equality and philanthropic bodies or for a in the UK.
3. CHANEL ecosystem : 
  • Coordinate with CHANEL’s Social Commitment Team on employee engagement and awareness raising within the UK, including monitoring and implementing pro-bono activities.
  • Provide support to the company in areas of expertise.
  • Participate in the development and execution of the Fondation's communication plan.
  • Work with the USA, Europe and Asia foundation teams on various cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications/skills sought 
  • Post graduate studies in social sciences, humanities, economics, international relations or other relevant subject.
  • A minimum of six years of experience in philanthropy, international development, gender equality, or social action within the UK. Particular experience in preventing and responding to violence against women and girls, working with Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, and economic justice issues desirable.
  • Experience working in advocacy, influencing and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to network and work independently.
  • Fluency in English. Other languages desirable, in particular French.
  • Willingness to travel domestically frequently (approximately 20% of working time).
Qualities required
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Empathetic and listening skills.
  • Excellent writing skills, ability to synthesize information.
  • Experienced public speaker.
  • Curious, open-minded and flexible.
  • Self-aware and humble.
At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

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