Programme Lead – Sister Circle

Tower Hamlets Council for Voluntary Service; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Programme Lead for Early Parenthood to support women and families through the Maternity Mates Programme in North East London. This role is pivotal in developing early years services and requires a candidate with experience in parenting support and a passion for improving maternal health. The position offers hybrid working hours, with the possibility of full-time or part-time roles. Applications are welcome from female candidates, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• Experience working in early years with knowledge of nutrition and perinatal health.
• Comfortable working independently and traveling between locations.
• Experience engaging with diverse community groups.

Responsibilities

• Support women and families through the Maternity Mates Programme.
• Develop and strengthen perinatal and postnatal offers.
• Lead and facilitate antenatal and postnatal group sessions.

Skills

Experience in early years

Knowledge of infant feeding

Community engagement

Project management ability

Confidence in leading group sessions

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sister Circle to join our team as Programme Lead for Early Years and Parenthood, supporting women and families through our Maternity Mates Programme in North East London. Sister Circle is a woman-led charity with 45 years’ experience of advancing health equity and justice for women from diverse communities. Rooted in our local communities, we work to ensure women and families receive compassionate, accessible and culturally informed support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about women’s health and early years to join a growing organisation and play a key role in developing and strengthening our perinatal and postnatal offer.

Qualifications

• You have experience working in early years, with knowledge of infant feeding, nutrition and perinatal and infant health
• You have experience working and engaging with diverse community groups and are confident leading and facilitating antenatal and postnatal group sessions
• You are comfortable working independently and travelling between community locations
• You have proven ability to project manage with a proactive and resourceful approach

Job Details

Job Title: Programme Lead (Early Parenthood), Maternity Mates North-East London.

Location: Hybrid (The Brady Arts and Community Centre, E1 5HU and other community locations across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Either Full Time/ 35 Hours per week or Part-Time 28 hours per week

Reports to: Project Manager, Maternity Mates North-East London

Salary: £29,000-£32,000 (pro rata for 4 days £23,000-£25,600)

If you are have experience working in early years and parenthood, and are committed to improving women’s and maternal health, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 20th January 2026.

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process

Please send your CV (maximum of 2 sides of A4) and Cover Letter (maximum 1 side A4) to [e-mail].

Your covering letter will tell us why you would like this role, how your experience meets the role requirements and why you would like to join Sister Circle.

Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.