Programme Manager

Middlesbrough Voluntary Development Agency; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Programme Manager to strategically coordinate and manage youth activities in Middlesbrough. Responsibilities include developing engaging programmes, fostering partnerships, and evaluating impact. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, project management skills, and a collaborative approach to youth development. Expectation to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and project management experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles.
• Ability to foster partnerships and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the co-ordination of youth activities and programmes.
• Manage the development and delivery of programmes from the Middlesbrough Office.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders and teams.
• Track performance and impact using evaluation systems.
• Communicate effectively with teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safeguarding knowledge

Collaborative approach

Job description

We are here to support , promote and develop voluntary and community action in Middlesbrough

Youth Focus North East are recruiting for a Programme Manager.

The core purpose of this role is to work strategically across the region and lead on the co-ordination of youth activities, projects and programmes in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders in the youth and private sector.

The Programme Manager will be responsible for managing the development, delivery, evaluation and promotion of programmes delivered from our Middlesbrough Office, including our Youth Clubs. Key responsibilities include developing engaging, age-appropriate programmes, fostering partnerships, tracking performance and impact through evaluation systems, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and teams. The role requires strong leadership, project management, safeguarding knowledge, and a collaborative approach to youth development and community impact.

The closing date for this job is 27 October 2025 - 12:00pm.

Middlesbrough, with an expectation to travel