Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£60,795

About the Role
The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and efficient individual to join our Climate, Homes and Economy Directorate as a Programme Manager within the Employment, Skills and Adult Learning service. This role is crucial for the successful delivery and compliance of Connect to Work DWP funded programmes. You will establish and maintain robust programme management systems, ensuring adherence to CLF, DWP, and audit requirements, while managing all risks associated with grant-funded initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
- Establish and implement a robust compliance framework for grant-funded programmes.
- Lead the development and maintenance of performance management, monitoring, and reporting frameworks.
- Oversee effective programme management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of grant-funded programmes, particularly Connect to Work.
- Conduct monitoring, verification, and assurance visits to ensure programme compliance, value for money, and alignment with Council priorities.

Experience
- A proven track record of leadership in managing large-scale, complex grant-funded programmes with multiple partners, specifically with experience in compliance for DWP-funded initiatives like Connect to Work.
- Demonstrable experience in performance management, developing challenging outcomes, and negotiating goals.
- Expertise in developing and sustaining successful partnerships across public and private sectors.
- Highly organised programme management skills, including meticulous management of delivery and financial programmes.

About you
If you are a purpose-driven individual, thrive in a collaborative and efficient environment, and are adept at working to deadlines within a complex grant-funded service, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping a better Hackney!

Qualifications
- Relevant qualifications in project management or a related field are desirable.