Partnerships and Programme Lead
Thrive at Five
Stoke on Trent (Hybrid – 2 days working from home)
Up to £75,000, dependent on experience
Our work in Stoke-on-Trent since 2021 has helped us to develop and refine the Thrive at Five model and we are now looking to build on this success. The Partnerships and Programme Lead will oversee this programme which will include:
* Building relationships and networks in the area, across the public, voluntary and private sector
* Leading an established team of 10 to support delivery of the Thrive at Five local early years strategy in the area
* Leading the delivery of a portfolio of complementary workstreams, continuously refining and strengthening the work so that we make the greatest possible positive difference to local children and families
* Working closely with local partners and the national team to ensure that data and learning is captured and fed into strategic thinking and our national model
Supported by our national team, the Partnerships and Programme Lead will enable local stakeholders to collectively support parents and children under 5, to improve outcomes in the early years and particularly improve levels of school readiness. Crucial to this work will be engaging with and empowering local parents who are the key to successful delivery of the initiative.
This is an exciting opportunity for an impact-focused leader, with knowledge of early childhood development and a passion for social and systems-level change. In particular, we are interested if you bring:
* Proven experience of building and maintaining networks with a wide range of stakeholders (including public sector organisations who support families with young children)
* A track record of implementing concurrent and complex workstreams effectively, with proven project management and evaluation skills
* Experience at leading and developing staff
You will relish the opportunity to deliver a model that ensures strength in communities, achieves long-term sustainability and aims to achieve long-term systemic improvements in early childhood development.
We are committed to inclusion in all aspects of our work and our new Partnerships and Programme Lead will have the ability to collaborate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures and nurture differing views. They will work sensitively with the changing needs of our community and be comfortable talking about the importance of inclusion to a range of audiences.
To download the appointment brief and for further details on how to apply please click the ‘Appointment Brief’ button below.
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Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Initial interviews with Prospectus: 15th – 21st January 2025
Panel interviews with Thrive at Five: w/c 27th January 2025
Queries
If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Hayley Sheldon with a copy of your CV: Anna.Gardet@prospect-us.co.uk, Hayley.Sheldon@prospect-us.co.uk
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