Strategic Programme Manager (Supported Employment)

53,887 - £58,282 per annum | Full Time, 37 hours per week, Fixed Term until 09 / 02 / 25 | Skills & Employment Partnership

International Sponsorship  – this role is  not  open to international sponsorship

Strategic Programme Manager | 12 week Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to the Director of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, the Strategic Programme Manager will play a critical role in the devlopment and implementations of programmes, under the Government's Back to Work Plan. The focus of the role will be on establishing the 'Connect to Work' supported employment programme and overseeing the implementation.

As the Strategic Programme Manager will lead on all aspects of the design and development of the 'Connect to Work' programme ensuring that the programme is set up for success and meets the expectations of the Department for Work and Pensions and meets the Fidelity models for supported employment. Working with the three upper tier local authorities in Lancashire, external providers and employer networks, the post will effectively manage relationships, drive development, oversee procurement and lead on programme management.

Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the programme taking the programme forward from appointment.
• Being the day-to-day lead on behalf of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, ensuring successful delivery of the programme
• Planning and designing the programme and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues, and taking action
• Develop and implement the programme's governance framework.
• Effective co-ordination of projects and / or workstreams including their dependencies
• Managing and resolving risks and issues
• Managing overall integrity and coherence of the programme and developing and maintaining the programme environment to ensure a successful programme.
• Manage the programmes budget, monitoring the expenditure and costs against benefits as the programme progresses.
• Manages the appointment of individuals to the project delivery team.
• Manage the programme team to deliver ensure that the programme is managed effectively.
• Manages the efficient allocation of resources.
• Manages internal and external suppliers.
• Manages communications with stakeholders and a community of practice of providers.
• Reporting progress including interpretation of complex management information (projects, financials, benefits) at agreed intervals to the SRO and business level or organisational boards.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.