The aim of the role is to develop an efficient, joined-up and enriching approach to free holiday provision for disadvantaged children and to ensure there is enough good quality holiday provision in Portsmouth during the school holidays. Key to the role is building relationships that continue to work beyond the life of the project in a way that supports vulnerable children and families.The role is to lead the continuing development and management of the HAF project, working across Portsmouth City Council (PCC), schools and citywide providers to maximise impact and connect provision. This involves working in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to implement and manage the project, for example, schools, SENCOS, special needs organisations, social worker hubs, play and youth services, the Youth Justice Service and Early Help.As this is an externally funded programme, formal, robust evaluation, monitoring and reporting is a regular requirement. The role holder is responsible for ensuring effective governance, quality, robust contract and financial management and monitoring of the programme. The role will be making recommendations about an allocated pot of funding and putting arrangements in place for ensuring that this funding is used appropriately to provide high quality opportunities for CYP in line with the government's guidance.