Programme Manager

Holywell Trust is recruiting for the position of Programme Manager to supporting the Director to fulfil the vision of Holywell Trust - ‘Working together to create a truly inclusive, shared future.’ and t manage the delivery of Holywell Trust Programmes.

This is a crucial role within our organisation and an opportunity to support the organisation to create real change.

A job pack for the role is available from https://www.holywelltrust.com/opportunities

Purpose and function of role:

• Supporting the Director to fulfil the vision of Holywell Trust - ‘Working together to create a truly inclusive, shared future.’
• Managing the delivery of Holywell Trust Programmes.

Main responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the Programme Manager will include:

Programme Delivery

• Managing and coordinating the day-to-day delivery of Holywell Trust Programmes, under the direction of the Director - facilitation, recruitment, training, development, administration, monitoring and evaluating.
• Maintain, develop and review appropriate quality assurance systems, ensuring standards of delivery are monitored and evaluated as required.
• Maintain, build and develop robust relationships with delivery partners, key stakeholders and funders as required.
• Contribute to the planning, design and development of new programmes of work, alongside the Director.
• Develop and maintain awareness of community need, good practice development and current legislation as related to the work of Holywell Trust activities, aims and objectives.
• Liaise with policymakers, key stakeholders and others to effectively articulate the views of participants.

Leadership and staff management

• Managing and developing a strong team, under the direction of the Director, where individuals are working to clear outcomes which are in line with the vision, mission and values of the organisation.
• Enabling and supporting the Programme Team to deliver excellent results and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders which result in increased visibility, programme impacts and revenue for the organisation.
• Line managing the Programme Team, providing support and supervision, monitoring performance and ensuring they meet individual and team KPI’s.
• Contribute to the recruitment and selection of staff as required.
• Identify staff training and development needs and support CPD of the team.
• Contribute to the development and application of organisational policy.
• Contribute to securing new financial resources to support the continued work of the organisation - including funding applications, tenders and delivery of associated work.

General

• Actively promote the work of Holywell Trust.
• Participate as a member of Holywell Trust staff team; including attendance at regular team meetings, supervisions, training sessions etc. which may be required.
• Represent the organisation at events/meetings as required.
• Work evenings, weekends, unsociable hours - as required.
• Attend and present to Trustee meetings as required.
• Carry out all work in accordance with organisational values.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Director or Trustees.
• Undertake relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Experience of working in a support capacity in the achievement of overall organisational aims and objectives.
• Direct experience of project and programme development and management, ideally within a community sector setting.
• Track record of quality assurance of projects and programmes including relevant robust evaluation and monitoring processes.
• Strong history of relationship development and management with a range of stakeholders - community, public sector, funders, politicians etc.
• Holds a big picture view, is aware of future opportunities and challenges and has used this in a strategic context.
• A history of staff line management and supporting a team to achieve results, including supporting CPD.
• Has a record of securing funding for community projects from a range of sources.

Desirable:

• Representing the interests of an organisation or group to relevant stakeholders - government departments, policy makers, funders etc.
• Communications and marketing experience relevant to the role - promotion of programmes and activities, recruitment of participants, opinion pieces etc.

Role Details

Job Title: Programme Manager

Responsible to: Holywell Trust Board of Trustees

Reports to: Director of Holywell Trust

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - there will be a requirement to work unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) in this post. A TOIL procedure is in place.

Salary Scale: £35745 - £37035 - Successful candidate will commence at the start of the scale.

Pension Contribution: Employer Contribution (5%) Employee Contribution (3%)

Probationary Period: 6 Months

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays

Contract Length: Initially 12 months with the possibility of extension subject to funding availability.

The following schedule will be followed for the recruitment of the Programme Manager position:

• Position advertised - 8th December 2024.
• Application deadline - 4.00pm Tuesday 7th January 2025.
• Interviews will be held during the week commencing 13th January 2025. Additional stages may be required.

Interviews will be carried out on a role based competency basis. Candidates are reminded to pay close attention to the essential criteria and responsibilities of the role.