Global Programme Manager
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- Corporate Services
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- UNI0000O1 Requisition #
Joining Arup
At Arup we’re dedicated to shaping a better world. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years. We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity.
We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.
In an increasingly competitive marketplace, our Marketing, Communications, and Business Development (MCBD) team enables Arup to build and protect our reputation, deepen client relationships, win quality work, and attract top talent.
The Opportunity:
This role will be key in achieving our strategic market and client ambitions. We are seeking to hire a Global Programme Manager to strengthen our Corporate Affairs and Partnerships Team.
The Global Programme Manager is responsible for managing activities that create and foster positive relationships with external stakeholders, including, our clients and industry partners, trade and business associations, advocacy groups, and NGOs. This role plays a central role in implementation of our global partnership strategy, global membership and relationship programmes and includes analysis and reporting on return on investment.
Is This Role Right for You?
If you're a natural relationship builder with a strategic mindset and a structured approach to delivery, this opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to Arup’s global impact. You’ll thrive in this role if you bring curiosity, an organised and thoughtful approach, and a passion for external engagement across partnerships, memberships, and broader relationships. Your experience to date may be in impact or relationship management, business development, corporate or public affairs—ideally in a purpose-driven setting.
You understand what makes strategic collaborations work and have the motivation to work effectively with others assess, shape, and elevate Arup’s external network. You will have experience and skills in monitoring and reporting on performance.
You’re someone who keeps up with global trends and may have professional experience in energy, water, property or digitally driven sustainable solutions.
You are diplomatic and a clear communicator, working with a wide range of teams and cultures with integrity and professionalism. You're comfortable navigating complexity a d managing multiple initiatives. Above all, you're aligned with Arup’s values and driven to uphold our commitment to quality, and straight and honourable dealings.
Responsibilities
Partnerships
Manage the delivery of Arup’s global partnerships programme
Develop and manage annual partnership plans and tactical activities
Conduct reviews and undertake due diligence to support partnership alignment and value
Support negotiation and renewal of partnership agreements
Contribute to the management of partnership budget and financial forecasting
Report on the impact and value generated through partnerships
Memberships Programme Management
Manage Arup’s global memberships with a planned, transparent approach
Design and work with membership leads to implement engagement plans
Partner with internal leads to strengthen membership value
Manage global membership budget, monitoring spend
Monitor and report on impact delivered through memberships
External Relationships
Contribute to the development and management implementation of consistent firm-wide approaches to external engagement
Coordinate Arup’s global managed relationships
Monitor and report on relationship impact and strategic alignment
Cross-Team Collaboration and Best Practice
Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment with Arup’s strategy
Cultivate new ideas and continuous improvement in our approach
Engage with external contacts to develop opportunities and increase value
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at http://www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Rhian Melaney rhian.melaney@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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Closing date: 22nd August 2025