Hackney Service Delivery Manager

NCT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension matched up to 5%

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Free eye test

Job summary

NCT in Hackney is seeking a dedicated project lead to deliver maternity support initiatives. The role combines line management, community engagement and data reporting to commissioners.

You will work with local services and VCOs, build inclusive groups, signpost families, and shape services based on parent voices. Flexible working and part-time options are available within 28-35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Understanding Hackney’s diverse families and the journey into parenthood.
• Empathetic and proactive approach to engaging parents.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with local organisations and services.
• Comfortable using data to track progress and demonstrate impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and leadership for the project.
• Develop understanding of Hackney’s parent demographics and local services.
• Build partnerships with local VCOs and stakeholders to engage communities.
• Create and lead welcoming parent focus groups with diverse voices.
• Collect data and report Monthly/Quarterly to commissioners.

Job description

Contract / Job Type Fixed Term Contract Until September 2027 (Maternity Cover)

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time / Part Time Full time or Part Time

Hours per week 28 - 35 hours per week

Location

Location Hackney Borough based with some home working

Salary £25,600 - £32,000 per year

Closing date Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis.

See attached job description.

About NCT

NCT is the national charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.

Our vision is simple: a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.

Through our For Every Parent strategy, we're working to make that vision a reality. We support parents with trusted information, practical help, local communities and a stronger voice in the issues that matter to families.

For 70 years, we've been by parents' sides through the excitement, uncertainty, wonder and challenges of becoming a parent. Today, our volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of community service each year, helping parents build friendships, find support and feel less alone.

We educate and empower parents with evidence-based information and support. We advocate and act by listening to parents' experiences, raising their voices and campaigning for change. No judgement. No exceptions.

About the role

Join our passionate team and contribute to the meaningful work that transforms the lives of parents and families. Your role will include:

• Provide line management and support to direct line reports and leadership for the project.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Hackney’s parent demographics and local support services, enabling effective signposting for marginalised communities.
• Build strong partnerships with local VCOs and stakeholders to engage underrepresented communities, working collaboratively to support meaningful co-production.
• Create and lead welcoming parent focus groups that amplify local voices and help shape the project to be inclusive, accessible, and responsive to families’ needs.
• Data collection and reporting appropriate to the project for monthly/quarterly review with commissioners.

About you

You’ll have a strong understanding of Hackney’s diverse families and, ideally, a genuine understanding of the journey into parenthood—from pregnancy and birth through to bringing a baby home and navigating those important, and sometimes challenging, early months. You’ll understand the realities of caring for a newborn and the many different experiences and choices families face around infant feeding in modern society.

You’ll bring an empathetic, proactive approach to engaging parents, particularly those whose voices are less often heard. You’ll be confident building trusted relationships with local organisations and services, helping families access the support they need and feel connected to their community.

You’ll be passionate about listening to parents and involving them in shaping services, using meaningful engagement approaches and be comfortable using data to track progress, share learning and demonstrate impact.

Above all, you’ll be driven to create a service where every parent feels supported, connected and heard—and where families receive the understanding and support they need during the transition into parenthood.

Our Benefits - What we offer you

We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
• Pension matched up to 5%
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
• Life Assurance for peace of mind
• Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts