Head of Programme Delivery and Operations

South West Community Chaplaincy; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

South West Community Chaplaincy is seeking a high-calibre candidate to cover the fixed-term maternity position of Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (East Midlands, North of England and Scotland). You will lead a regional team to ensure effective centre operation and high-quality programme delivery to young people, while monitoring progress toward targets.

The role offers a fixed-term maternity cover until at least end November 2027, with flexibility for full-time or 0.8 FTE part-time

Qualifications

• Leads and manages a team across multiple centres.
• Passion and enthusiasm for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Line manage one Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and three Regional Operations Managers.
• Ensure centres deliver high-quality programmes to young people across clusters and meet targets.

Job description

We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the fixed-term maternity cover role of Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (East Midlands, North of England and Scotland). You will line manage one Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and three Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

The role at a glance

Contract:This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date:

Working hours:

Monday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Salary:£50,300 per annum

Location:The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, with regular travel across with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London.

Application deadline:09:00am Monday 9th November 2026

Interview day (in-person):Thursday 19th November 2026