Children's Services Programme Manager

Families First Partnership Programme Manager 

Organisation: Oldham Council 

Contract: Initial 6-months

Pay Rate: Negotiable day rate 

Oldham Council is seeking an exceptional Programme Manager to help lead the implementation of their Families First Partnership Programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of services that support children, young people and families across Oldham.

Working closely with the Programme Director and a wide range of partners including Health, Police, Education and the voluntary sector, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering transformational change. Together, you'll create an integrated system that improves outcomes for children and protects them from harm both inside and outside the home. 

About the Role

As Families First Programme Manager, you will lead key workstreams focused on workforce development, culture change, policies and procedures, stakeholder engagement and partnership working. You will ensure robust programme governance, effective risk management and successful delivery of national reform requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex transformation projects from design through to implementation.
• Developing business cases, project plans and engagement strategies...