Programme Manager

Programme Manager
Blackpool
£37,035 - £39,513 per annum (dep on exp)
Full-time Permanent
The Role:
Are you passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their employment goals? We’re seeking a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of an impactful welfare-to-work/employment support programme in Blackpool. You’ll manage a dedicated team, oversee performance, ensure financial accountability, and collaborate with key stakeholders and commissioners to deliver measurable outcomes.

Duties:

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of employment support programmes.
• Develop and implement tailored customer journey plans, including assessments and return-to-work strategies.
• Manage and motivate a team, setting clear targets and providing regular supervision.
• Collaborate with partners, including DWP, training providers, and local employers, to create opportunities for participants.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and funding requirements while maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee budgets and produce audit-ready financial claims to secure programme funding.

Required Skills:

• Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience in managing employment support services.
• Strong project management skills, ideally with a qualification in the field.
• Knowledge of employment policies and the needs of individuals with health conditions or complex barriers to employment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in managing budgets, staff, and complex projects across multiple stakeholders.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to undertake a basic DBS check if successful in this position.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

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