Founders Forum Group

Program Manager

• Own the relationship with our assessor group end-to-end: recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing engagement, supported day-to-day by the Programme Administrator
• Chair regular assessor meetings and calls — setting agendas, managing actions, and creating space for honest, constructive dialogue
• Lead assessor quality assurance: reviewing output for consistency, evidence standards, and rigour; identifying patterns across decisions; and translating findings into updated guidance, training, and individual feedback.
• Oversee the operational integrity of the visa application process alongside the Programme Administrator, ensuring it runs accurately and efficiently
• Maintain and improve programme systems and documentation, collaborating with developers and the wider team on system updates where needed
• Keep all assessor-facing guidance current, accurate, and accessible
• Support the Programme Lead with financial oversight including monitoring invoicing, processing, and budget reporting
• Oversee the TN visa inbox, stepping in to help the Programme Administrator when things get complicated
• Own the Alumni Network with day-to-day support from the team, taking real ownership of the relationship with visa holders
• Work with the Programme Administrator to organise sessions and alumni engagement events
• Support the Programme Lead in building out the Alumni Network for the long term
• Support the Programme Lead with data analysis, trend identification, and insight gathering across programme activity
• Contribute to KPI monitoring and reporting across operational and assessor activity
• Help prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for internal and external audiences
• Assist with written marketing materials and comms, keeping public-facing guidance accurate and up to date
• Support the Data & Insights team with surveys or information-gathering where relevant
• Line manage our brilliant Visa Programme Administrator: genuine investment in their development is very important
• Be the first point of escalation for day-to-day operational queries, including drafting or reviewing Home Office communications and escalating when needed
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves across wider Global Talent team workstreams and initiatives as required

Programme Manager – Global Talent Visa