CARE International UK is recruiting for two Interim Senior Programme Development Specialists (one 5-month and one 6-month fixed term contract). Join the Programme Funding Team, which shapes CARE International UK's restricted programme portfolio by securing funding from UK-based institutional donors, trusts and foundations, multilaterals and in some cases private sector donors. The Senior Programme Development Specialist role leads the design of complex proposals – including bids £20m+ and FCDO commercial contracts – and plays a vital role ensuring quality bid submissions to a variety of donors, aligning with CARE International UK's impact objectives, in particular gender justice and local leadership. As the Senior Programme Development Specialist, you will manage a pipeline of institutional funding opportunities and be responsible for securing a significant proportion of CARE International UK's restricted income. You will work in partnership with CARE country offices, national and international partners, finance colleagues, and technical advisory teams to identify, scope, bid for and secure new funding for programmes through both grant and commercial contract modalities. You will deliver a high-quality bidding process, submitting applications to funders such as FCDO, DEC, START Fund, Education Cannot Wait, Jersey Overseas Aid Committee, and Power of Nutrition. About you: You are a passionate and experienced funding specialist, with a proven track record in fundraising from key UK donors – including solid experience of commercial bidding and FCDO frameworks, trusts and foundations and corporate donors. You will have the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams during proposal preparation. Salary: £49,100. Location: London, EC1M 4AR – hybrid.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the People First recruitment portal. Please specify in your application form which fixed term contract role you are applying for (5-month: 21 September 2026 – 28 February 2027, or 6-month: 15 September 2026 – 15 March 2027).
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