Programme Manager – Global Talent Visa

Founders Forum Group

Programme Manager overseeing Global Talent Visa operations at Tech Nation. Managing assessors, alumni networks, and operational integrity of visa applications.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

programme managementoperations managementquality assurancedata analysisbudget oversightreportingpolicy applicationevidence-based decision-makingproject coordinationperformance monitoring

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingrelationship managementcommunicationorganisational skillsproblem solvingproactive mindsetattention to detailstakeholder engagementcalm under pressurecuriosity

Tools & Technologies

project management toolsdata management systemscommunication platformsreporting softwaresurvey toolsbudgeting softwarecontent management systemscollaboration toolspresentation softwareemail communication

Industry Keywords

UK tech ecosystempublic-sector programmesgovernment policyoperational excellenceKPI monitoringalumni engagementvisa application processassessor quality assurancestakeholder trustevidence standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are a precise, analytical thinker who can read qualitative text, evaluate it and identify exactly what's missing or inconsistent
You spot patterns others miss and you can translate them into meaningful improvements
You are exceptionally organised, calm under pressure, and proactive rather than reactive
You take real pride in operational excellence, you care whether things are done properly, not just done
You are an excellent communicator: clear in writing, confident presenting, and trusted by stakeholders
You are comfortable in a small team where everyone rolls up their sleeves
You are curious about the UK tech ecosystem and care about who gets to be a part of it
**Essential**
Experience in programme or operations management — ideally involving quality assurance, policy application, or evidence-based decision-making
Strong analytical thinking with experience in maintaining standards and assessing qualitative content against frameworks, identifying gaps or inconsistencies and turning insights into actionable recommendations
Strong data analysis, management, reporting, and written communication skills, including guidance, feedback, and professional correspondence
Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and high-stakes conversations with care and confidence
Highly organised, proactive problem solver
**Desirable**
Familiarity with the digital technology sector and government, policy, or public-sector programmes
Experience coordinating projects, including the use of project management tools
Experience overseeing budgets, performance monitoring, and quality assurance processes
Strong communication and engagement skills, including presenting to external audiences and building professional networks or communities

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days + an extra day off for your birthday (and +2 days after 2 years of service)
Option to work remotely anywhere in the world for 3 weeks/year (1 at Easter, 2 in July/August)
AXA Health insurance (option to add dependents at employee's cost)
Life Insurance
Medicash health cash plan
Competitive pension
Perkbox membership
Learning and development allowance
Cycle to work scheme
Weekly team lunch, office snacks, regular team drinks
Quarterly team activities and annual team trip/day out
Access to the Founders Forum Group network and wider tech ecosystem