Vitality Project - Programme Manager ( 2 year fixed term contract)

 The Project Programme Manager will be:

• A competent leader and manager of SCA’s staff team, including day-to-day operations and strategic planning;

• Experienced in managing and developing individuals and teams, working collaboratively to convert opportunities into deliverables;

• An excellent communicator able to manage internal organisational development and external relations.

The role-holder will have overall responsibility for managing a comprehensive community project for individuals aged 55+, addressing their needs and aspirations and providing leadership and management to all areas of the organisation through the design, development and delivery of health and wellbeing, lifelong opportunities for older people.

 Essential Requirements

Qualifications

An Honours degree qualification in community development

Experience

• Proven track record of developing, delivering and managing successful community development initiatives.

• At least 2 years’ experience of working at a senior level in the management of organisation wide large-scale grant funded projects and programmes

• Experience of successful collaborative partnership working with statutory/voluntary/ private sector agencies

• Expertise in programme management, including budget handling and stakeholder engagement

• Experience of managing a team of internal and external activity and service delivery staff

• Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering activities and interventions to over 55’s.