Build Up is a charity that runs practical construction projects across London, supporting young people aged 10-23 years old to shape their local area. We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join us and lead the delivery of these projects.
The role
You’ll coordinate Build Up’s year-round programme of youth-led design and construction projects, managing two Construction Project Managers to deliver them. You’ll develop project ideas selected by our young people and support our team to set up strong working partnerships. Overseeing Build Up’s pipeline of new projects and working with our fundraisers and partners to bring them to fruition will be central to your role.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who can work flexibly across projects, balancing immediate and longer term priorities. You’ll have people management experience and be able to delegate and provide extra support when needed. Build Up’s partners include both informal groups and local authorities, so we need someone who’s comfortable setting up effective working relationships with organisations of all sizes. We don’t expect applicants to have design and construction expertise – full supervision is provided by other team members.
We value lived experience relevant to young people facing structural inequalities, including those related to ethnicity, gender, class, disability, income, housing, sexuality or care experience.
Who we are
Young people are often excluded from decisions about their communities, especially in areas of regeneration. At Build Up, we’re working to change that by supporting young people to design and build community spaces. We bring young people, builders and designers together, equipping young people with the tools and agency to have ownership over their neighbourhoods.
We believe young people should have genuine leadership over decisions in Build Up and aim to be answerable to them at every level of our organisation. As Programme Manager, you’ll need to be supportive of this way of working.
Key Details
Salary: £41,926-47,008 FTE (£33,541- 37,606 pro rata for 4 days)
Contract: One year contract, with a view to extend.
Hours: 4 days (30 hours) per week (flexible)
Benefits: 32 days plus public holidays (pro rata), 8% employer pension contribution.
Location / work pattern: We expect the successful applicant to work in our Elephant and Castle office at least 2 days a week. The role will also involve in-person site visits and meetings throughout the week.
Start date: 1st July (flexible)
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