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Families First Programme Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Swindon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 2 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

4-5 month contract role with a local authority

Summary

This is a 4-5 month contract role with a local authority focused on leading and coordinating the delivery of the Families First Reform Programme within Childrens Services. The position is crucial for ensuring the successful implementation of programme objectives aligned with the councils wider Transformation Programme. The role involves managing multiple workstreams driving change and ensuring effective governance risk management and stakeholder engagement to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage multiple workstreams and projects within the Families First Programme.
Ensure delivery is aligned with strategic objectives and transformation priorities.
Apply robust programme and project management methodologies to support delivery.
Monitor progress against milestones and ensure timely delivery of key objectives.
Identify manage and monitor programme risks issues and interdependencies.
Escalate significant risks and issues to the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO).
Support programme governance arrangements including meetings reporting and documentation.
Ensure compliance with organisational project management frameworks.

Essential Experience Required

Proven track record of delivering and supporting complex programmes or projects.
Strong experience in programme/project management within the public sector or a similar environment.
Experience using recognised project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP Agile).
Demonstrated experience managing risk governance and performance in programmes.

Essential Qualifications Required

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
Professional qualification in Programme/Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2 MSP APM) desirable.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week.
The team operates a hybrid working model with all practitioners expected to be in the office for a minimum of two days per week.
Location: Civic Campus Euclid Street Swindon SN1 2JW United Kingdom.
Enhanced DBS required.
We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 3rd June 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To lead and coordinate the delivery of the Families First Reform Programme within Childrens Services ensuring successful implementation of programme objectives aligned with the councils wider Transformation Programme

Required Education:

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