Early Years Programme Manager

Advertising Reference: 2415

Position Title: Early Years Programme Manager - Northern Ireland

Location: Hybrid working from Northern Ireland

Status: Permanent, 28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE

Salary: (Band 5) £32,684 (National weighting) with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave (24 days at 0.8 FTE) plus Bank holidays, and 3 days of Christmas closure

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

NCB have worked with the PHA in Northern Ireland for over 10 years to improve outcomes for children and families. As part of our contract, we have supported the development of the Infant Mental Health Framework, the effective implementation of evidence-based programmes for children and families, and the emerging policy and practice space for early years and family support.

We are now recruiting for a Programme Manager, to sit within NCB’s Early Childhood Unit, to deliver on this important PHA contract. This role requires leadership and delivery of key programmes of work in Northern Ireland, focusing on infant mental health, early intervention in the early years, and parenting from pre-birth, including work across all sectors, to ensure the best outcomes for young children and their families. The post holder will hold a specific expertise in the area of Infant Mental Health and evidence-based parenting support and will lead on the team’s work in this area in Northern Ireland.

To apply for this position, please click the link above, complete and return a completed Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form by email to jobs@ncb.org.uk. Applications close at 08:00AM on Friday 14th March 2025.

Please quote the job title and reference number 2415 in your application. CVs will not be accepted.

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Wednesday 2nd April 2025. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and male candidates, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups at NCB. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.