Programme Associate

About Foundervine

Today, Foundervine stands as one of the largest and most active accelerator ecosystems, successfully designing and delivering business and investment readiness programmes that empower entrepreneurs. Our track record includes collaborations with leading organisations such as Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Sainsbury’s, Google, and the UK Government.

At Foundervine, you’ll be joining a small but dynamic team at a pivotal moment in our mission, creating a collaborative and results-driven culture where every team member plays a meaningful role. Our mission to transform society by making innovation accessible to anyone, anywhere, is what fuels us to deliver our best work every day.

Behind the scenes, we operate with the energy, agility, and expertise of a much larger organisation, despite our lean team size. With a strategic presence in the UK, Ghana and soon in the US, we are deeply connected to our core values: action, impact, inclusion, innovation, courage, and integrity.

A Culture of Support and Development

At Foundervine, we are more than just colleagues, we are a team that genuinely cares about one another. We prioritise well-being, collaboration, and continuous learning ensuring that our team feels valued and empowered. Through regular check-ins, cross-team collaboration, and knowledge-sharing sessions, we create an environment where ideas thrive.

We understand that life happens beyond work, which is why we strive to provide flexibility, especially where it's most needed, ensuring that no one has to choose between professional success and personal well-being. At Foundervine, we don’t just focus on what we’re building, we focus on how we build it and who we build it with. You’re not just an employee, you’re part of something bigger! 🚀

Job Overview

Foundervine is seeking a driven Programme Associate to support the delivery of a number of our key initiatives. Is running innovative programmes your passion? If you’re comfortable working independently and excited by the challenge of shaping things from the ground up, you’ll be in your element here.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is self-motivated, takes ownership of their work, is eager to learn how to innovate and accelerate our strategic plans across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Management Support

• Report directly to Programme Manager with oversight from the Senior Programme Manager to deliver Foundervine's strategic objectives and implement programme plans
• Responsible for all administrative tasks in line with the setup of pilot programmes across the UK, including the development of detailed projects
• Support the development of innovative programmes that support Foundervine's key aims - Access, Acceleration, Advocacy
• Support Programme Managers to ensure effective programme coordination across Foundervine’s growing portfolio of programmes
• Support Programme Manager with creation of participant communication, responding to programme support requests on a day-to-day basis and maintenance of programme data
• Support our Marketing and Communications team with the development of programme-based communications, including designing promotional graphics for upcoming events, social media content and video content to support effective marketing of our programmes.
• Providing content and resources to our Marketing and Communications team including blog writing, event summaries, resources, case studies, press releases etc.
• Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by Foundervine.

CPO Support

• Assist the Central Projects Office (CPO) in achieving project governance, compliance standards and quality control measures.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project plans, timelines, allocate resources and develop budget estimates.
• Update project governance and compliance documentation, ensuring adherence to standards and producing draft governance reports.
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities to track progress against objectives, KPIs and metrics.
• Support the identification, tracking and resolution of project risks and issues, contributing to timely escalation and mitigation.
• Contribute to the improvement of project management processes and practices by providing feedback and recommendations for enhancements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field is preferred
• Previous experience in programme support and delivery, project coordination or a similar role.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, or similar).
• Organised: Ability to stay organised by keeping track of everything and juggle many tasks at once.
• Initiative: An innovative thinker while supporting projects, providing feedback and offering fresh ideas on improvements.
• Project Management: Some experience running and organising projects including planning, design, implementation and reporting back to stakeholders
• Facilitation: Can support in engaging stakeholders on various programs and projects
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work with a wide range of external and internal customers and stakeholders from different countries and cultures
• Community builder : Some experience growing digital communities and facilitating engagement and retention of communities
• Collaborative: Able to work closely within a small team in Accra, UK and overseas
• Cultural Sensitivity: Adaptable and sensitive to work in different cultural contexts
• Time Management: Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

At Foundervine, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where every team member feels valued and supported. We prioritise the wellbeing and growth of our people, offering a range of benefits designed to support you both professionally and personally including a flexible working environment, Birthday Off, career advancement opportunities and many more.