Programme Manager

Programme Manager
Employment Plus Service Manager
FTC until 30th June 2026
35 hours per week Monday to Friday
£44,825 per annum
London E10 5AS
Site Based Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from allocated site(s), with ad hoc office attendance as required
An Exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the leading social housings providers in the UK. They are recruiting a Programme Manager to deliver an innovative Jobs Plus pilot programme! The programme has been delivered across Europe but this is the first pilot in the UK.
They are looking for an experienced programme manager with a track record of leading successful recruitment or community projects or employment services.
The pilot is one of 10 nationally, the first time the innovative Jobs Plus model has been piloted in the UK. Jobs Plus delivers employment support in the heart of the community, aiming to build stronger communities as well as help the residents find and retain paid work.
You ll be someone who is comfortable with communicating at all levels from interacting with residents in a busy community centre to leading our delivery team, reporting to our funders and representing the pilot and L&Q with stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!
Your Impact in the Role:

• Leading the Jobs Plus team, managing two Employment Support Leads and supporting a colleague from the local authority
• Leading on the key stakeholder relationship with the London Borough of Waltham Forest, other local stakeholder relationships, and the relationship with the funders
• Driving the vision and ethos of the Jobs Plus model in our pilot, ensuring the pilot flourishes and contributes to the national proof of concept for Jobs Plus

What you'll bring:

• Excellent experience of people management and delivering recruitment projects or community services
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication skills with ability to adapt work style and effectively interact with a wide range of audiences
• A creative and engaging approach with a demonstrated commitment to the residents and communities

Send your CV to Annalee Wood at Aspire Recruitment today
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