Leadership Programme Coordinator

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a skilled Leadership Programme Co-ordinator to design and deliver a high‑quality leadership development offer across Children's and Adult Social Care. You will work with senior leaders, managers and external partners to develop engaging pathways and champion inclusive leadership.

The role focuses on evaluating impact, embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and building capacity across teams to improve outcomes for children, adults, families and

Qualifications

• Significant experience within Children's or Adult Social Care and/or Early Help services.
• Experience of training, coaching, mentoring and developing practitioners and leaders.
• Experience of leading people and managing performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, statutory social care frameworks and adult learning principles.
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and creating inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing leadership programmes for leaders across Children's and Adult Social Care.
• Identifying leadership development needs and future workforce requirements.
• Creating and supporting the delivery of workshops, learning events, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
• Developing meaningful evaluation frameworks to measure impact and continuous improvement.
• Embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion throughout leadership development activities.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-design learning that meets service needs.
• Building strong relationships with leaders, practitioners, partner agencies and external providers.
• Representing Leicester City Council within regional leadership development networks and forums.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

EDI awareness

Job description

Reference: REQ8105

Description: Full Time / 37 Hours / Fixed Term(18 months due to funding)

Shape the Next Generation of Social Care Leaders

Are you passionate about developing people, driving positive change, and creating outstanding leadership cultures then we would love to hear from you. Leicester City Council is looking for a skilled and inspiringLeadership Programme Co-ordinatorto design and deliver a high-quality leadership development programme across Children's and Adult Social Care. This is a unique opportunity to influence how leaders grow,developand thrive, helping to create a confident,inclusiveand resilient workforce that delivers the best possible outcomes for children, adults,familiesand communities.

About the Role

As our Leadership Programme Co-ordinator,you'lltake the lead in creating,implementingand evaluating innovative leadership development pathways for current and aspiring leaders.You'llwork closely with senior leaders, managers, practitioners, organisational developmentcolleaguesand external partners to ensure our leadership offer is engaging, relevant and impactful. You'llalsochampionEquality,Diversityand Inclusion (EDI)across all aspects of leadership development, helping to embed inclusive leadership behaviours and support organisational culture change.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing leadership programmes for leaders across Children's and Adult Social Care.
• Identifyingleadership development needs and future workforce requirements.
• Creating and supporting the delivery of workshops, learning events,coachingand mentoring opportunities.
• Developing meaningful evaluation frameworks to measure impact and continuous improvement.
• Embedding Equality,Diversityand Inclusion throughout leadership development activities.
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to co-design learning that meets service needs.
• Building strong relationships with leaders, practitioners, partneragenciesand external providers.
• RepresentingLeicester City Council within regional leadership development networks and forums.

What We're Looking For

We'relooking for an experienced and motivated professional who can combine social careexpertisewith a passion for learning,developmentand leadership.

You’ll Bring

• Significant experiencewithin Children's or Adult Social Care and/or Early Help services.
• Experience of training, coaching,mentoringand developing practitioners and leaders.
• Experience of leading people and managing performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, statutory social careframeworksand adult learning principles.
• Strong project management, organisational and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and creating inclusive learning environments.
• Excellent communication,presentationand relationship-building skills.

At Leicester City Council, we're investing in our workforce because we know great leaders create great services

• Influence leadership development across Children's and Adult Social Care.
• Drive workforce improvement and organisational culture change.
• Champion inclusive leadership and equality of opportunity.
• Work alongside passionate professionals committed to improving lives.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, reflection,innovationand continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check with children's and adults' barred list checksrequired.
• Occasional evening and weekend working may berequiredto meet service needs.
• Travel across Leicester and occasionally further afield may berequired.

Are you ready to make an impact

If you're passionate about leadership development, workforce excellence and helping others reach their potential,we'dlove to hear from you.

Join Leicester City Council and help shape the future of leadership across social care.

For an informal discussion regarding this position please contact Tejal Gorania [e-mail] alternativelyKeral Patel [e-mail]

Region: Central

Location: Halford House

Salary: *GBP*53,051 - *GBP*56,293 Per Year

Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): *GBP*76,540

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time,