Programme Manager – Employment Support
Illinois Department of Human Services
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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💰 £67,715 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead the ongoing development and delivery of employment support programmes, including Get Britain Working Trailblazers and Connect to Work.
- Translate policy into operational delivery, ensuring programmes align with the Mayor’s Inclusive Talent Strategy and Get London Working Plan.
- Manage contracts with third-party organisations delivering projects on the GLA’s behalf.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with government departments and local partners.
- Take accountability for achieving Mayoral commitments on employment and skills.
- Provide high-quality support to senior stakeholders within the GLA.
- Line manage and develop a small team, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
Requirements
- Detailed knowledge of project management and outcome-related funding models, including budgeting, evaluation, risk and issue management.
- Track record of leading and managing teams, tackling poor performance, and developing talent.
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills, with experience of managing delivery through third parties.
- In-depth knowledge of employment support policy and programmes, both national and local, with hands-on experience in delivering connected programmes.
- Ability to operate successfully in complex organisational and political environments, including senior stakeholder management.
- Excellent analytical and report-writing skills, with confidence presenting at Board level.
Benefits
- 30 days’ annual leave
- interest free season ticket loan
- interest free bicycle loan
- career average pension scheme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementbudgetingevaluationrisk managementissue managementcontract managementnegotiationanalytical skillsreport writing
Soft skills
team leadershipperformance managementtalent developmentstakeholder managementrelationship buildingaccountabilitycommunication