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SameYou is a UK and US registered charity working to improve emotional, social and physical recovery after brain injury. Through research partnerships, workforce development, digital neurorehabilitation programmes and peer-support communities, SameYou helps bridge the gap between what survivors and families need and what traditional systems provide.
Working alongside clinical and academic partners in the UK and internationally, SameYou develops and supports innovative approaches to rehabilitation, community support and awareness.
Below is our current opportunity to join the team.
Programme Manager (PMO)
Role: Programme Manager
Term: Fixed-term contract (12 months), with review at 6 months
Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours / 0.6 FTE), flexible across the working week
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum, pro rata (£24,000 actual), dependent on experience
Location: Home-based (UK), with occasional in-person meetings in London (approximately 1–2 days per month). Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed.
About the Role
SameYou is seeking an experienced and self-starting Programme Manager to help strengthen coordination and delivery across our workstreams. This role is suited to someone with 5–10 years’ experience in programme or project management, ideally within health, charity or complex stakeholder environments.
Working closely with the leadership team, the Programme Manager will bring structure, organisation and clarity to ongoing projects, helping ensure delivery remains consistent, well-managed and aligned with the charity’s priorities.
This is a hands-on role within a small, highly committed team. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Operational Delivery
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Coordinate delivery across SameYou’s core areas of work, supporting planning, timelines and reporting
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Help manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clear communication and progress tracking
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Support the organisation of internal processes to strengthen day-to-day operations
Finance & Governance Support
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Assist with project tracking, reporting and documentation linked to governance and funding requirements
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Help maintain organised systems across programmes and partnerships
Stakeholder & Partnership Coordination
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Support communication and coordination with clinical partners, collaborators and external stakeholders
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Assist with relationship management across research, clinical and community initiatives
Project Development
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Support the progression of new initiatives and pilot projects, helping move ideas into structured delivery
Who We’re Looking For
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5–10 years’ experience in programme or project management
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Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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Confidence managing multiple workstreams in a small team environment
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Experience working with health, charity, research or partnership-based programmes is desirable
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Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture
We are looking for someone who brings both professional rigour and genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people affected by brain injury.
How to Apply
Please send:
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Your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) outlining:
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Why this role appeals to you
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Your relevant programme management experience
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How you would approach working in a small, high-impact charity
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Please also confirm your availability to work 3 days per week and your notice period.
Applications should be sent to: Jenny Clarke [email protected]
If you would like to discuss the role informally before applying, please email Jenny Clarke to arrange a call.
Applications close: Friday 27 February 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 2 March 2026
