Programme Delivery Manager

Get Set UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to oversee their Belfast centre. You will lead a team, ensuring service delivery positively impacts participants’ lives. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing people and compliance within community services, along with strong leadership skills. The role includes a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, excellent wellbeing tools, and the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Immediate access to wellbeing tools

Enhanced healthcare

Lifestyle rewards

Pension options

Structured career development

Qualifications

• Experience managing people and/or contracts in employability or community services.
• Strong knowledge of operational compliance and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Run the Belfast centre, ensuring services change lives.
• Lead, coach, and support staff to achieve their best.
• Monitor performance data and implement improvements.

Skills

Managing people

Operational compliance

Coaching and developing teams

Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety

Job description

Programme Delivery Manager

Can I borrow 30 seconds? When we speak to people thinking about roles like this, they often tell us they're:

Frustrated that management means firefighting, not leading with purpose.
Disappointed when their role is all about compliance, not people.
Unsure how to build a career where leadership delivers real outcomes.

I get the impression none of these apply to you? They do? Thought so. Well, I've had my 30 seconds. Give me a minute more and read on…

The role

As Programme Delivery Manager, you'll run our Belfast centre, ensuring contracts are delivered, staff are supported, and participants receive a service that changes lives. You'll be the heartbeat of the centre: leading people, managing compliance, and driving performance every day.

• Oversee daily operations and ensure KPIs and outcomes are achieved.
• Lead, coach and support staff so they're confident, equipped and motivated.
• Champion safeguarding, health & safety, and audit readiness.
• Build a safe, professional and inclusive centre environment.
• Monitor performance data and make improvements for lasting impact.
• Represent Get Set UK with clarity, confidence and care.

The person

Do you have experience managing people and/or contracts in employability, skills, or community services?
Have you led a centre, hub, or multi-service site before?
Do you have strong knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety and operational compliance?
Can you inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team?
Are you motivated to deliver outcomes with purpose and integrity?

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 DOE.
• Location: Belfast.
• Contract: 35 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Immediate access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace).
• Enhanced healthcare, lifestyle rewards, pension, and salary sacrifice options.
• Structured development through "Your Career, Your Journey".
• The chance to build a career where leadership drives futures.

Our values

• Be Ambitious: act with drive and purpose.
• Be Inspiring: empower and uplift others.
• Be Proud: take ownership and celebrate success.
• Be Considerate: collaborate and respect others.
• Own it: show up and do what's needed.

What to Know Before You Apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're committed to supporting you. This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.