Programme Director

Marauders Men's Health - South Wales has a vacancy for a Programme Director

Marauders Men's Health is a dynamic, South Wales-based charity dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and mental fitness of men through connection and support. We are the community where men can walk, talk, and grow together, underpinned by the Five Ways to Wellbeing model (Connect, Be Active, Give, Take Notice, Learn).

We have established strong foundations, including secured funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund over three years, a full Board of Trustees, and a growing programme of 8 events each week, including Walk & Talks and Sports Hubs. We are seeking an inspiring leader to drive our ambitious strategy to engage 7,000 men and provide 330 Personal Wellbeing Plans over the next three years.

The Marauders believe in creating a space where men come together, support each other, and build better lives through shared purpose and action.

Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this crucial role is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational delivery of the charity. You will take the lead in executing our strategic vision and ensuring our operations are robust, particularly in the development of our key programmes and IT platform.

What we offer

Marauders Men's Health is a small-to-medium charity with secured funding, and the compensation package will be competitive and reflective of the regional South Wales 3rd Sector market.

The position is fixed-term to 30 April 2028.

To Apply

Please submit your CV, a supporting statement and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the right person to lead the Marauders.

Closing date: 6 February 2026

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Marauders Men's Health is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a Trust which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the charity in line with the Board's vision.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the charity's resources and workstreams.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and policies/procedures remain in good shape.
• Support the Board with fundraising strategy and financial accountability, including financial forecasting and reporting to funders.

Programme Management & Delivery

• Directly manage the Programme & Projects Manager and the Regional Event Leaders, and assist in the recruitment process for the newly established Volunteering Co ordinator and the Wellbeing Coach/Coordinator roles.
• Drive the delivery and expansion of our core programmes, including the Physical Activities (Walk & Talks, Sports Hubs), Volunteer Engagement, Community Partnerships and the Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWP)18.
• Develop and implement the Marauders Pathway Programme to establish a culture of good citizenship and peer support.

People & Volunteer Management

• Provide leadership, support, and development for staff, managing issues such as payroll, sickness, and holidays.
• Oversee the Volunteer Co ordinator to develop a comprehensive volunteer management process, including recruitment, training, and 'Reward & Recognition'.
• Help inspire 100 men to give back to the community through volunteering.

Partnerships & IT Development

• Maintain and forge new community partnerships (e.g. with voluntary organisations, NGO's, other charities and social enterprises) to enhance volunteering, education, and wellbeing services.
• Spearhead the development of our IT Platform, focusing on a robust website and a Beneficiary Management System (CRM) for efficient reporting, data capture, and engagement.
• Oversee digital marketing and communications, including newsletters and social media content.

Additional Information

As an employee of Marauders Men's Health the post holder will:

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other Trust policies, procedures and codes as appropriate.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the Trusts Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the Trust on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Important note: It is the Trust's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

Essential Criteria Essential Experience & Attributes

• Highly Personable & Engaging: The ability to build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners is critical.
• Management & Leadership: Proven experience managing staff and leading the operational delivery of projects and programmes. A resilient, determined and confident team player, comfortable with making decisions and highly customer focused coupled with demonstrable people management skills.
• IT Literate: Comfortable managing and driving the development of digital tools and systems (e.g., Google Workspace, CRM, Quickbooks, Trello, Excel).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and location, with a base in South Wales.
• Presentation and Reporting Skills: Excellent presentation and reporting skills are essential, as you will be required to present to the community and beneficiaries and be able to write effective reports to the Board of Trustees and Funders.
• Project Planning: Experience of supporting the creation of project plans, including prioritisation and scheduling of conflicting tasks and effective use of available resources and budgets.

Desirable Experience

• Third Sector Knowledge: Experience working professionally within a charity or nonprofit organisation.
• Community Context: Knowledge of the South Wales community and its social and health landscape.
• Wellbeing Focus: Familiarity with the Five Ways to Wellbeing model and men's health issues.
• Welsh: Able to converse (written and spoken) in Welsh.