Programme Lead - SLP UKSPF

Are you an experienced Programme and Contracts Manager looking for an exciting and varied role?

As the South London Partnership (SLP) UKSPF Programme Lead you will be managing the effective delivery and integration of UKSPF People and Skills Employment programmes across the five boroughs of Croydon, Kingston, Merton, Richmond and Sutton.

The UKSPF People and Skills programme at South London Partnership (SLP) is delivering a range of employment and skills projects to help residents across South London into meaningful work. As the UKSPF Programme Lead you will ensure that these programmes meet contractual obligations whilst monitoring and managing performance to ensure that projects meet the quality standards expected by SLP.

This is an exciting time to join the SLP as we expand our employment and skills offer to South London.

About the role

As the UKSPF Programme Lead you will be responsible for the overall programme and performance management of our delivery partners for all UKSPF People and Skills projects. You will work closely with a range of stakeholders, manage an internal project officer and ensure financial and evidentiary compliance that meets Greater London Authority (GLA) requirements and funding expectations.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Contract, finance and compliance management

Stakeholder management

Developing and overseeing a comprehensive program of performance reporting

Ensuring effective communications around the programme - both internal and external.

Managing the SLP UKSPF People & Skills budget, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Level 3 or above qualification, with equivalent work experience

Knowledge and understanding of the key local, regional and national policies and relevant stakeholders

Experience of setting up, delivering and managing employment and skills support projects (e.g. European Social Fund)(ESF)

Experience of managing audit and compliance of employment and skills programmes and quality assurance reviews

Strong leadership and influencing and negotiating skills, with the ability to bring order to complex situations and find innovative ways of solving or pre-empting problems

Highly developed people management & leadership skills, including effective time management, prioritising and delegation

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of residents in improving their skills and employment prospects and thrive in a challenging yet highly rewarding environment, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.