Best Start Capital Programme Officer - 30 hours per week - Fixed term contract to October 2027

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

BCP Council is inviting applications for the Best Start Capital Programme Officer role, a 30-hour per week fixed term post until 31 October 2027. Based in the Family Hub network, you will coordinate capital projects across sites to create welcoming, accessible spaces for children aged 0-5 and their families.

You will work with Family Hub teams, Property Services and contractors to monitor progress, manage documentation and support delivery from planning through to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting programmes, projects or service improvement activities, maintaining records and monitoring progress.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners and to build positive working relationships.
• Organised and proactive with strong coordination and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development activities for capital projects across Family Hub and network site locations (refurbishment, accessibility, environmental enhancements, branding, site improvements).
• Work with Family Hub teams, Property Services, contractors and partners to ensure developments are organised, monitored and delivered.
• Support two initial hubs and contribute to wider expansion of Family Hub and Network Site provision across the BCP area.

Skills

Coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Programme support

Record keeping

Job description

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Best Start Capital Programme Officer - 30 hours per week - Fixed term contract to October 2027

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 114878/ MUL100

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

30 hours per week

Location:

BCP Civic Centre

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Region / Division:

Children's Services

Business Unit:

Safeguarding and Early Help

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £40,444 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Number of positions:1
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/10/2027
Location: Family Hub based, working across hub network sites

We are excited to invite applications for the newly established role of Best Start Capital Programme Officer as part of the development of our Best Start Family Hubs Programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the environments where families access support during the earliest years of their children's lives. Working as part of the Best Start Family Hubs Programme, the Best Start Capital Programme Officer will support the delivery of capital-funded improvements across Family Hub and Network Site locations, helping to create welcoming, accessible, inclusive and family-focused spaces for children aged 0-5 and their families.

The role will focus on coordinating a range of development activities, including refurbishment projects, accessibility improvements, environmental enhancements, branding implementation and site improvements. Working closely with Family Hub teams, Property Services, contractors and partners, you will help ensure capital developments are organised, monitored and delivered effectively in support of the Best Start vision.

Initially, the role will support the development of two identified Best Start Family Hubs before contributing to the wider enhancement and expansion of Family Hub and Network Site provision across the BCP area. This presents a unique opportunity to be involved in a significant programme of change that will help shape the future delivery of Family Hubs locally.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills. You will have experience of supporting programmes, projects or service improvement activities, maintaining records and monitoring progress, and working collaboratively with a range of partners. You will be confident managing multiple priorities, building positive working relationships and supporting activity from planning through to implementation.

If you are passionate about supporting positive change, creating welcoming environments for children and families, and contributing to the successful delivery of the Best Start Family Hubs Programme, this could be an exciting opportunity to join a developing service and make a lasting impact across BCP.

Proposed interview dates: 22 and 23 October 2026

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

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We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

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About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.