Families First Programme Manager - Local Authority

Families First Programme Manager

• Location: Oldham (Hybrid Working)
• Rate: Up to £600 per day (Umbrella)
• Contract: Interim / Contract

Oldham Council is seeking an experienced Families First Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering the national Families First Partnership Transformation Programme. This high-profile leadership position within Children's Services is responsible for driving significant service transformation, workforce development, partnership working, and operating model redesign to ensure Oldham meets the national Families First requirements by April 2027.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead the design and delivery of major transformation workstreams within the Families First Programme.
• Develop and implement programme, project, and communication plans.
• Support the creation of a single integrated Children's Services system.
• Lead workforce culture, practice development, partnership, and engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate service redesign and implementation activities across Children's Social Care and Early Help.
• Establish effective governance, reporting, and risk management arrangements.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for senior leadership and programme boards.
• Manage complex stakeholder relationships across local, regional, and national partn...