Job Description

Purpose of this post:

The role of the Programmes Manager will be to manage a portfolio of funded programmes, they will also line manage the programmes officers/assistant. The programmes manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of their portfolio of programmes, including task allocation and delivery monitoring of the programmes officers. They will create and complete programmes trackers and will be responsible for day-to-day delivery partnership relationship management and effective spending of the assigned programme budget. This post will draft reports for funded programmes, participate in programmes fundraising and continuous improvement and evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the delivery of a portfolio of programmes.
• Holding day to day programmes partner relationships
• Line managing programmes officers and senior programmes officer
• Spending and tracking programmes spend
• Creating and implementing programme trackers
• Contributing to Continuous improvement
• Drafting reports for funded programmes portfolio
• Task Allocation

To apply, please email your CV and a 1-page cover letter as indicated on the final page of the Job Description Pack.

Our programmes span three main areas:

Our programmes span three main areas:

Careers: We work with schools, universities, community groups and employers to inspire and enable young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, aged 13-30 to pursue the career of their choice. From career advice to support gaining skills, qualifications and the critical foundations required to ensure professional success, we aid young people on their journey to a fulfilling and successful career.

Communities: We run programmes that support community groups working with people from BAME backgrounds to maximise their impact and make positive changes for local people. Our BME Network supports over 120 small voluntary and community groups, and our Community Leadership Academy provides learning and development tailored to the needs of small and micro charities that are led by or serve people from BAME backgrounds.

Society: We are working to create a society where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce, and where our communities can come together and thrive. All our work is designed not only to support our beneficiaries, but to drive systemic change in organisations and society as a whole.

The successful manager will manage a range of programmes, we will explore your professional experience in relation to our programmes in the recruitment process.

Person Specification:

• Programme/project management experience [Essential]
• Facilitation and programmes delivery skills [Essential]
• Good communication within a team [Essential]
• Ability to problem solve and work well with organisation growth [Essential]
• Alignment with charity mission and purpose [Essential]
• A range of IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint [Essential]
• Experience working with external stakeholders/partners [Desirable]
• Budget management and CRM system experience [Desirable]
• Line management experience [Desirable] 

To apply, please email your CV and a 1-page cover letter as indicated on the final page of the Job Description Pack.

About the Charity:

At Blueprint for All we believe in a future where talent is respected and nurtured irrespective of where it comes from, where organisations recognise and realise the benefits of a diverse workforce and where our communities can come together and thrive. This is our blueprint to set the foundations for a more inclusive society to grow.

Our high impact programmes work with disadvantaged young people and communities, providing tangible opportunities and support that enables them to thrive, whilst driving systemic change in organisations and society.

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