Job ID: 306737

Director of Global Programmes

Tearfund

Location: Regional / Global

Apply by: 21 Jun 2026

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Director of Global Programmes
(3265)
Tearfund are seeking a Director of Global Programmes to lead Tearfund's global programme portfolio comprising development, humanitarian, and influencing work as a core expression of their programmes; ensuring these deliver high-quality, contextually relevant and measurable impact through churches, partners and Tearfund-led operational teams.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, and leading a team of 10 direct reports, the Director of Global Programmes is accountable for programme strategy, portfolio performance, programme quality, impact, regional leadership, cross-organisational alignment, and the effective stewardship of programme resources, risks and relationships.
* Do you have extensive senior executive leadership experience in international development and humanitarian settings, including:- oversight of large, complex, multi-country programmes and organisational performance at scale; proven experience in advocacy, Board and Executive Team engagement; donor and partner management, and leading diverse senior teams across regions and cultures.
* Do you also bring deep operational and technical expertise in programme quality, safeguarding, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, localisation and partnership models, supported by strong financial oversight and lived experience in the Global South.
* Do you demonstrate a vibrant Christian commitment and desire to embed faith in all aspects of your work and leadership, including a regular practice of prayer?
If so, we invite you to consider this opportunity.
For further information about the role, person specification, and the timeline for the appointment, please download the Appointment Details below.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.

For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://jobs.tearfund.org/jobs/vacancy/director-of-global-programmes-3265/3291/description/

HOW TO APPLY:
We are partnering with Red Sea Executive Search for the appointment of this position. We invite you to apply directly via their website using the following link (https://www.redseasearch.com/job/tearfund-director-of-global-programme). Any questions prior to application may be directed to Red Sea at applications@redseasearch.com (mailto:applications@redseasearch.com)
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