Partnerships and Programme Lead

In the UK, in areas of disadvantage, up to 40% of children do not reach a good level of development by the age of 5. Our client is a new, independent, not for profit organisation, conceived around a vision of a society that cherishes children’s development in the early years, where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Using a collective impact approach, the organisation is driving and supporting collaboration between funders, the public, private and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes in the early years.  Listening to the voice, and harnessing the power of parents, carers and families in local communities is central to the change that the organisation seeks to make.

Partnerships and Programme Lead
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 organisation's model and we are now looking to build on this success. The Partnerships and Programme Lead will 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 organisation's 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 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 'Apply via Website'.

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Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: Wednesday 8th January 2024
Initial interviews with Prospectus: 15th – 20th January 2024
Panel interviews with our client: w/c 27th January 2024