Position Summary

Application Deadline: 12 July 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Hours: Full time

Location: Remote. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. We are currently unable to sponsor visas, but may be able to in the future.

Time Zone: Candidates must be located between UTC -6 and UTC +3. This role requires regular collaboration with team members in UTC to UTC +3. Flexibility with working hours is essential. 

Language Requirements: Full professional proficiency in English required. Full professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred but not required.  

Salary: Salary is dependent upon location and experience.  E.g., $87,743–$97,829 USD for New York-based roles; £60,204–£67,124 GBP for London-based roles; €61,851–€68,961 euros for Madrid-based roles; Ksh7,945,985–Ksh8,859,317 KES for Nairobi-based roles.

How to apply: Fill out this application form 

Contact: hiring@leadelimination.org 

About LEEP

LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Our paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond our paint programs, we are piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.

Since our founding in September 2020:

• We have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 40 countries; completed 33 paint studies; and agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 (e.g., Angola). 
• We’ve made crucial progress in engaging with manufacturers in 22 countries (e.g., Pakistan), and in reducing the lead paint market share in Ghana, Malawi and Pakistan. 
• Founders Pledge estimates that it costs $1.66 to prevent one child’s lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under $5 to avert one DALY equivalent through LEEP’s first 13 established programs.
• We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme’s Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future.
• We have received grants from major grantmaking organisations, including Founders Pledge, Coefficient Giving, Bloomberg Philanthropies, USAID, and Schmidt Futures.
• We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, and our co-founders were named in Vox’s Future Perfect 50.

About the Role

As a key leader in the organisation, you will manage and inspire a talented group of Program Managers, guiding them to deliver meaningful results whilst thriving in LEEP’s dynamic, fast-paced work environment. 

This role goes beyond exceptional people management. You will provide strategic guidance to your team on the steps of our paint programs, act as a trusted escalation point for program partners, and tackle context-specific challenges with creativity. This involves offering nuanced guidance on government engagement, building strong relationships with policymakers, advising on how to tailor messaging for diverse industry audiences, and navigating cross-cultural stakeholder dynamics. You should enjoy international travel, and your adaptability will enable you to step in wherever LEEP and your team need you most.

With significant responsibility in a growing organisation and direct line management from LEEP’s Program Director, you will collaborate closely with both LEEP’s senior leadership and your peers. Together, you’ll translate LEEP’s long-term goals into tangible outcomes, lead cross-functional projects to refine our systems and playbook, and potentially contribute beyond our lead paint programs as we broaden our scope.

As a Senior Manager, you must bring exceptional people skills and strategic insight to a role that is critical to driving LEEP’s next phase of growth and amplifying our global impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategic program guidance (40%)
  • Provide strategic oversight and feedback on Program Managers’ plans and implementation
  • Support your team throughout meetings, trips, and key milestones, offering guidance while empowering them to drive forward implementation
  • Act as a trusted advisor, troubleshooting roadblocks and guiding complex decisions or adjustments as needed
  • Serve as the escalation point for key stakeholders, including government officials, who are critical to eliminating lead paint
  • Manage your team’s budget, ensuring efficient use of resources to achieve program goals
• Team management (40%)
  • Lead and inspire a team of three to five Program Managers, ensuring alignment with LEEP’s strategic goals and mission, and empowering your team to consistently meet or exceed their goals
  • Accountable for the results and performance of your team, you will foster a high-performance and trusting culture through clear expectations, regular and open feedback and a shared sense of purpose
  • Conduct one-on-one meetings, training, and appraisals to support your team’s development and success
• Program and internal systems development (15%)
  • Collaborate with your peers and the wider team to develop our paint playbook and internal systems  
• Special Projects (5%)
  • Take on high-priority or cross-functional projects or workstreams as required, managing them from planning to completion 

What We’re Looking For

Successful applicants must possess most of the following:

• Passion for LEEP’s mission and a strong commitment to achieving meaningful, scalable impact.
• A demonstrable track record of line management and a proven ability to guide and motivate teams to achieve results.
• Strong skills in delivering feedback and coaching to drive performance and professional growth.
• Expertise in guiding strategic plans and managing projects that align with organisational goals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Comfort with acting as an escalation point in complex situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to unblock barriers.
• A desire for continuous improvement, which will involve regularly reviewing strategies and sharing insights to refine programs.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience leading and managing people or teams.
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries and/or collaborating with governments and policymakers.
• Capable of working in a remote environment (unless based in London) and experience in  managing remote teams.
• Willing to travel for 8 to 12 weeks per year.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Full professional proficiency in Spanish and/ Portuguese preferred but not required.

Work Environment

Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work. Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 60+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact the team members outside their work hours. 

LEEP offers: 

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance in places where government healthcare is limited
• Annual team retreat

How to Apply

Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

• Complete the application form by July 12th and complete a 32 min test which will be sent shortly after submitting your application
• Attend an initial 20 min screening call
• Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
• Attend one remote panel interview
• Receive an employment offer!
• Submit references

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email hiring@leadelimination.org. 

LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.