Help us create change
Elevate Great exists to build a world where everyone has the chance to thrive. We join forces with bold, like-minded partners to back powerful ideas that tackle inequality head-on.
We're on a mission to create a society that children would choose to live in
We don’t wait for systems to change. We build what works. We bring together data science, research methods and entrepreneurial know-how to find what works, and help it get to scale.
From bold ideas to tested solutions, we invest in work that bridges the gap between evidence and practice.
Our goal: to build a more equitable society by focusing on prevention, starting in early childhood.
We’re serious about equity - and that includes how we work together.
This means creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can contribute, grow, and feel part of something meaningful.
We know that better thinking comes from different perspectives, and we create space for that by staying true to our values: excellence in what we deliver, integrity in how we do it, and a people-first mindset in every decision we make.
Our principles
These principles aren’t abstract. They shape how we think and how we work together.
We are brave: We speak up, take risks, and keep going when the answers aren’t simple.
We are bold: We back ideas that challenge the status quo and push for better – because the scale of the problem demands nothing less.
We are energetic: We don’t wait for perfect conditions. We act, we adapt, and we learn fast – because every moment matters.
We are human: We lead with empathy and listen first. We recognise the value of lived experience, and we treat one another with care, honesty and respect.
We are evidence-led: We bring rigour to ambition and make knowledge practical, so it can drive real-world solutions.
We’re not here to tweak the system. We’re here to change it.
At Elevate Great, we see potential where others see limits. We’re closing the inequality gap by backing bold ideas that start early, because change that lasts starts young.
Our Innovation Hub is where that ambition gets built: designing, testing and scaling solutions that can shift the system for good. Now, we’re looking for a Head of Programmes to lead this work from the inside out.
Ideally, you’ll be someone who sees possibility where others see process. You will have shaped new ideas, built things from scratch, and know how to balance experimentation with execution.
Maybe you’ve done it in a start-up, or in a small team with a big mission. Either way, you’re ready to do it again – with purpose and momentum.
You’ll join us at an exciting point – shaping how our Innovation Hub grows, the structure of our programmes, and how we bring rigour and creativity together. We’re a small, committed team with a big mission, looking for someone who’s energised by early-stage building, not fazed by it.
You’ll help us figure out what great looks like – then work side by side to make it real.
Leading the design and delivery of programmes that turn our strategy into real-world impact.
Embedding agile, evidence-led ways of working across a growing team.
Using data, research, and insight to shape and sharpen everything we do.
Building deep partnerships across sectors — from government to grassroots.
Supporting the organisations we partner with through thoughtful, practical advisory support.
Creating systems and structures that help the work run smoothly — and stand up to challenge.
You’ve helped shape new products, services or ideas – and know how to turn a good concept into something that works in the real world. You bring structure when it’s needed, energy when it’s missing, and momentum that others can rally around.
More than anything, you know how to lead with humility, clarity, and purpose. You know when to push, when to pause, and how to get people moving together.
You’ll thrive here if:
You’re not afraid of doing hard things or asking hard questions.
You lead with empathy, not ego.
You bring discipline to creativity — and vice versa.
You’re committed to brave, bold, energetic, human and evidence-led work.
We provide fair pay, thoughtful benefits, and the flexibility people need to balance work and life – including remote options, adaptable hours, and generous time off.
28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
Private medical and dental cover
8% pension contribution
Learning and wellbeing allowances
Hybrid working based in Edinburgh (2–3 days in-office expected)
If you’re looking for a role where you can challenge yourself, shape real outcomes, and work with people who are driven by purpose, we’d love to hear from you.