We are working with a prominent Welsh children's charity to recruit a dynamic Programme Director to supervise a wide range of projects.
Working closely with the CEO, the Programme Director will manage and coordinate the operational areas of the charity based on company policies, goals, and objectives to ensure an efficient working environment and that deadlines are met. You will supervise teams and lead on progress and performance reporting.
We are looking for a candidate with a strategic mindset as well as be able to lead and develop their team.
Key Tasks
* The Programme Director will assist senior management in establishing the development of the organisations long-term business Plan.
* The Programme Director will ensure that the strategic aims and planning of departments budgets/objectives are in conjunction and agreed by the CEO.
* The Programme Director will be responsible for monitoring workflow, ensuring optimal productivity, performance, milestones and deadlines are met across the organization.
* The Programme Director will be responsible for managing the performance and objectives for key staff.
The Programme Director will also be responsible for:
* CRM system – lamplight.
* Fundraising – to support the fundraising strategy and monitor and produce reports.
* Assist SMT in setting goals that promote company growth which will support the strategic objectives of the organisation.
* Oversee daily activity of the team.
* Prepare budgets, schedules, and other organisational reports as needed .
* Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine and manage the need for improvements team workloads to meet goals and deadlines.
* Develop plans to increase efficiency and reduce costs
* Improve existing systems and policies
* Promote and enforce safety in the workplace
* Work closely with other departments to promote efficient optimisation.
* Execute plans designed to meet company goals by updating/monitoring policies employees and coaching.
* Updating management with detailed and accurate reports/presentations regarding budgets, and bids
* Apply change, risk and resource management principles when needed, read reports prepared by managers to monitor progress.
* Ensure program operations and activities comply to legal guidelines and internal policies.
* Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding policy/procedures and be able to act and make reports as necessary
Closing Date: Sunday March 23
Requirements
* To ensure that care experienced children and young people have a positive experience of the charity.
* To ensure the charity is a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
* To ensure young people are signposted to further opportunities to develop their skills and experience.
* To coordinate children and young people’s meaningful involvement/participation with the governance and operations frameworks of the organisation.
* To work within the organisation’s policies and practice guidelines.
* To participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings, managerial meetings, and the team activities.
* To carry out any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Chief Executive Officer.
* Deputise with the Influencing Director in the absence of Chief Executive Officer.
* The Programme Director will occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends with the occasional requirement to stay away from home overnight.
* The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before appointment
Closing date: May 17th 2025
Benefits
* Flexible Hybrid working available
* Salary of £40,000 to £42,000 dependent on experience