Head of Delivery: Social Impact Programs Lead

Net Zero Careers Accelerator; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Somerset House offices

25 days holiday

Healthcare after probation

Pension

Job summary

GoodPeople, a fast-growing tech-focused social enterprise, seeks a Head of Delivery to lead employment, skills and social value programmes across the UK. You will own delivery standards, client relationships and our delivery teams, starting with NHS regional delivery and a major green careers initiative.

You will shape a scalable delivery model, mobilise teams, manage budgets and ensure milestones are met, while growing our portfolio and engaging strategic partners.

Qualifications

• Track record leading employment, skills or social value programmes to measurable outcomes.
• Credibility with contractors and public sector commissioners.
• Experience turning relationships into contracted work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, mobilise and run programmes day to day: workplans, governance, budgets, risks and reporting.
• Build consistent ways of mobilising, running and reporting on programmes for scalable delivery.
• Build relationships with NHS trusts, local authorities and employers, turning them into opportunities.
• Own client and funder relationships, report progress clearly and deliver milestones.
• Lead recruitment team through Recruitment Team Lead, setting targets and pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Recruitment leadership

Data analysis

Client relationships

AI tools

Job description

GoodPeople, a fast-growing tech-focused social enterprise, seeks a Head of Delivery to lead employment, skills and social value programmes across the UK. You will own delivery standards, client relationships and our delivery teams, starting with NHS regional delivery and a major green careers initiative.

You will shape a scalable delivery model, mobilise teams, manage budgets and ensure milestones are met, while growing our portfolio and engaging strategic partners.