Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager AF/1497

• Location
• London / Manchester
• Application Deadline
• Friday, October 31, 2025
• Deadline Time
• 12:00 PM
• Positions Available
• 1
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours
• Full-time 35 hours per week (usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00)
• Salary
• £50,000
• Job Documents
• Job PackJob Profile document
  
  
• Job Summary
• Training, Conferences and Events Programme ManagerExciting Opportunity for a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager – Make an Impact Today!

  Anna Freud is seeking a Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website:

  www.annafreud.org/about/.

  Our EDI commitment

  We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

  We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve

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  As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

  What we offer

  We’re offering a permanent contract, hybrid working and flexible arrangements. You’ll lead a team of four, influence cross-organisational programmes, and play a key role in shaping change. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, wellbeing support and staff networks. Join us to develop professionally and make a real impact on children and families’ mental health.

  You can find more information on our benefits here:

  staff benefits

  What you’ll do

  As the Training, Conferences and Events Programme Manager, you will lead the delivery and growth of Anna Freud’s training and events portfolio, overseeing a team, managing operations, and ensuring programmes are impactful, inclusive, and aligned with organisational strategy.

  • You will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Training, Conferences and Events team, including line management.
  • Drive strategic growth through financial forecasting, marketing, and identifying new opportunities.
  • You will develop and maintain strong relationships with internal colleagues, external partners, and commissioners.
  • Ensure delivery against key performance indicators, including quality, impact, equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Oversee budgets, contracts, and resources, ensuring processes are consistent and risks effectively managed.

  What you’ll bring

  You’ll be an experienced programme manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading people, managing complex projects, and building strong partnerships. You’ll bring the skills and confidence to grow our training and events portfolio while keeping quality, impact, and inclusion at the heart of everything you do

  • A strong track record of managing multiple programmes or projects with competing priorities.
  • Leadership experience, including line management and the ability to inspire and influence others.
  • Solid financial management skills, from budgeting to forecasting.
  • Confidence in navigating operational areas such as contracts, HR, IT, communications, and compliance.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with partners and colleagues at all levels.

  Key details

  Hours:Full-time 35 hours per week (usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00)Salary:£50,000 FTE per annum, plus 6% contributory pension schemeLocation:Hybrid (a mixture of home/onsite working): staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).Contract type:Permanent

  Next steps

  Closing date for applications:midday (12pm), Friday, 31 October 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.Notification of interview:shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Wednesday, 05 November 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.Interviews:will be held remotely on Wednesday, 12 November 2025.How to apply:click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

  Questions?

  Please email

  recruitment@annafreud.orgwith any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.