02764/25 - DEPTH Programme Manager

North West Regional College; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NILGOSC Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

North West Regional College is seeking applications for a DEPTH Programme Manager on a fixed-term contract based at Strand Road campus, Derry/Londonderry. The role leads the NW DEPTH hub under PEACEPLUS Investment Area 2.3, aiming to upskill 2,000 individuals and deliver a North West Digital Skills Strategy.

The postholder will provide strategic oversight of programme delivery, ensure alignment with funding objectives, and champion best practices in stakeholder engagement, digital skills

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic programme management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership working

Responsibilities

• Lead the NW DEPTH programme and ensure alignment with funding objectives and delivery milestones.
• Champion best practices in programme management and digital skills development with emphasis on measurable outcomes.
• Act as liaison between the College, PEACEPLUS/SEUPB, academic teams and regional stakeholders to ensure coherent delivery.

Job description

The College is seeking applications for a DEPTH Progranme Manager for a fixed-term position until May 2029 based in our Strand Road campus.

The DEPTH Programme Manager will lead the North West Digital Employment Pathways Training Hub (NW DEPTH), a PEACEPLUS Investment Area 2.3 initiative.

This project aims to upskill and reskill 2,000 individuals and deliver a North West Digital Skills Strategy that will guide the transformation of the cross-border region into a Smart Region of national and international significance.

The role requires strategic oversight of programme delivery, ensuring alignment with funding objectives, effective planning, and robust implementation.

The postholder will champion best practices in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and digital skills development while ensuring measurable outcomes.

This role will act as the primary liaison between the College, PEACEPLUS/SEUPB, academic teams, and wider regional stakeholders.

NW DEPTH is funded by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), designed to foster cross-border collaboration, employability, and regional digital innovation.

Contract Information

• Salary - Band 8 - £47,181 - £50,269per annum
• Duration: Until May 2029
• 26days annual leaveper annum
• NILGOSC Pension Scheme

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability.

Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website athttps://www.accessable.co.uk/which provides accessibility information on College facilities.

SAFEGUARDING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community.

RESERVE LIST

There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.

Downloads

• Competency Framework
• Guidance Notes
• Job Description
• Personnel Specification