Families First Programme Implementation Manager

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Families First Programme Implementation Manager in Aylesbury. This role involves driving strategic reforms within children's services to improve outcomes for families. A successful candidate will have significant experience in social care, leadership skills, and the ability to engage with various stakeholders. This is a fixed-term position with a competitive salary of up to £79,856, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and well-being initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children's social care, education, or family support.
• Proven track record of leading organizational change.
• Deep understanding of safeguarding and early help frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of reforms for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
• Lead a multi-agency delivery plan to align with statutory guidance.
• Engage with stakeholders and report on progress.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational change

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about transforming services for children and families? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership to drive system-wide reform? Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Families First Programme Implementation Manager to lead the delivery of a ground-breaking transformation programme across Children's Services.

As the Implementation Manager, reporting into the Service Director for Transformation, you will lead the design, coordination, and execution of the Families First for Children Partnership (FFCP) programme in Buckinghamshire. Backed by over £500 million in national funding, this initiative aims to deliver integrated, multi-agency support systems that protect and empower children and families. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Driving the implementation of reforms aligned with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
2. Leading a multi-agency delivery plan, ensuring alignment with national statutory guidance by 2028.
3. Engaging with senior leaders, community stakeholders, and government departments to report on progress and outcomes.
4. Overseeing programme governance, risk management, and performance monitoring.
5. Inspiring and managing a team of 5 direct and matrix-managed staff from across sectors.

This role is central to delivering lasting change and improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across the county.

We are looking for motivated, ambitious, and inspiring individuals to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of benefits to ensure your well-being both at work and at home, including flexible working arrangements, health and well-being initiatives, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• Significant practice experience and strategic leadership/management in children's social care, education, or family support.
• A proven track record of leading organizational change, project management, and policy development.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across agencies.
• A deep understanding of local government systems, safeguarding, and early help frameworks.
• A degree-level qualification (essential); project management or professional registration (desirable).
• A full driving licence and effective communication skills with the public.

Buckinghamshire Council is a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive environment with flexible working, employee benefits, and opportunities for career progression. Located just an hour from London, Buckinghamshire is a beautiful, well-connected county with a rich heritage and a strong economy.

This is a fixed-term/secondment role until September 2026, with a salary up to £79,856, based at Walton Street with a hybrid working model. We encourage applications from individuals committed to making a positive impact on our community.