Programme Manager- West Midlands

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), is a UK-wide not-for-profit organisation which combines youth skills/employment, volunteering and construction.  We are seeking a new Programme Manager in the West Midlands for an initial 12-month contract. Focus for the role will be leading a regional team on programme delivery, stakeholder management, growing partnerships and identifying/developing new business opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

Project management and delivery

• Work with colleagues and relevant partners to identify and scope a pipeline of strong, impactful projects which will contribute to the KPIs of multiple programmes, align to our strategic objectives and strengthen impact in the region

• Develop appropriate project plans and budgets, with support from VIY’s Regional Lead Mentor team and Project Manager

• Lead the initial set-up and delivery of individual VIY projects on-the-ground, including the engagement of venues and ensuring a strategic approach to the overall venue and youth outcomes of the project

• Work with VIY’s Mentors and Project Management team to ensure a high standard of safety is maintained across these projects

• Oversee and manage project/programme budgets

• Manage any escalated safeguarding issues

Business development and partnership working

• Manage client/funders, reporting on progress and nurturing positive relationships

• Identify new and develop existing national/regional relationships including with the third sector, youth sector, appropriate educational institutions (those who work with young people who are NEET/at risk of NEET), sport sector, construction industry, local authorities, trade sector organisations and other key stakeholders

• Help generate income through new partnerships/funded contracts to support delivery of projects in the region

• Establish strong relationships with key partners such as Travis Perkins, Dulux and Toolstation to enable sourcing of materials and tools for the projects, as well as opening up routes into volunteering opportunities 

• Support to identify, establish and grow relationships with new and existing youth partners to drive young people’s engagement and progressions, ensuring clear and accessible referral routes into VIY projects and beyond, post-project

Leadership/line-management

• Line-manage and support the regional project team to deliver VIY projects, providing appropriate operational support as required and supporting with the escalation of any issues

• Work closely with VIY’s Head of Programmes, to ensure the regional portfolio of projects are collectively on track to deliver the Programmes KPIs

Terms and conditions 

Salary:     £38,000-£42,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours:         Full time. Hours are 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. 
        Occasional evening and weekends may be necessary
Leave:     25 days per annum (plus bank holidays), increasing 1 day per year of       employment up to a maximum of 28 days

Contract:     12 month FTC, potential to become permanent

For full details including the skills and experience required for the role, please see the attached job description.