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 to 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.
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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. TO APPLY - Please submit an application to Holywell Trust consisting of a cover letter , no longer than 2 pages, outlining why you are interested in the role along with a recent two-page CV . Please refer closely to the Job Description and Personal Specification, with particular attention to the essential and desirable criteria, when preparing these documents. Submissions should be made by email to Gerard Deane,
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH 'Easy Apply' - applications must be to and consist of a cover letter and CV. 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.