Families First Transformation Lead – Cross-Agency Programme

4Recruitment Services; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Families First Programme Manager to lead key workstreams within the National Families First Transformation Programme, based in Oldham with hybrid working. You will collaborate with the Programme Director and partners across Children’s Services, Health, Police, Education and the voluntary sector to develop a single integrated system for children and families.

The role requires governance, risk and budget management, excellent stakeholder engagement,

Qualifications

• Proven programme/project management experience.
• Strong background in children’s services, social care or public sector transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience with governance, risk and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation projects and programme workstreams.
• Develop and monitor project plans, governance, budgets and timescales.
• Lead risk management and manage programme interdependencies.
• Support the development of policies, procedures and a new operating model.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders and multi-agency partners.
• Support delivery against national families first statutory guidance.
• Work collaboratively across Greater Manchester and the North West.

Skills

Programme management

Public sector transformation

Stakeholder management

Governance & risk management

Change management

Job description

4Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Families First Programme Manager to lead key workstreams within the National Families First Transformation Programme, based in Oldham with hybrid working. You will collaborate with the Programme Director and partners across Children’s Services, Health, Police, Education and the voluntary sector to develop a single integrated system for children and families.

The role requires governance, risk and budget management, excellent stakeholder engagement,