Programme Manager

Role 

As a Programme Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving impactful initiatives that support our mission to improve community welfare. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Programme Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of BelEve’s programmes. 

The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of school-based programmes, workshops, events, and Readiness Pathways, ensuring programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard and achieve positive outcomes for participants. The role will also lead and support facilitators and volunteers, manage relationships with schools and delivery partners, and oversee programme monitoring and evaluation.  

Key Responsibilities 

Programme Delivery 

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of BelEve programmes. 
• Develop programme schedules and delivery plans. 
• Ensure programmes are delivered safely, effectively and to a high standard. 
• Maintain programme delivery calendars and coordinate resources. 
• Champion youth voice and ensure participant feedback informs programme development.  

Team Leadership 

• Line manage Programme Leads and delivery staff. 
• Support facilitators and volunteers through recruitment, induction, training, supervision and development. 
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.  

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and delivery partners. 
• Act as the main point of contact for programme delivery matters. 
• Ensure a positive participant journey from enrolment through to programme completion. 

Monitoring, Evaluation & Quality Assurance 

• Oversee programme monitoring and evaluation processes. 
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of programme data. 
• Support impact reporting and continuous improvement activities. 
• Monitor programme budgets and expenditure within agreed limits. 
• Drive quality assurance across all programmes and activities.  

Safeguarding 

• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across all programme delivery. 
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed by all staff, facilitators and volunteers. 
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure concerns are managed appropriately.  

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Experience designing and delivering programmes for children and young people. 
• Experience managing or supervising staff, facilitators, volunteers or delivery teams. 
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices. 
• Experience building relationships with schools and external partners. 
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation and producing impact reports. 
• Excellent organisational and project management skills. 
• Experience managing budgets. 
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365. 
• Commitment to BelEve’s mission and values.  

Desirable 

• Safeguarding qualification or DSL training. 
• Knowledge of RSHE and personal development within schools. 
• Experience supporting grant reporting and funder requirements. 

What We Offer

At BelEve, you will be part of a passionate and purpose-driven organisation, with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of girls and young women, alongside a competitive salary, generous annual leave, wellbeing benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.