Programme Manager - Discovery

Right to Succeed; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An impactful community organization in Birmingham is looking for a Programme Manager to oversee the Discovery Project. The role involves building relationships with local stakeholders, coordinating community engagement, and supporting the identification of training needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in community development and excellent facilitation skills. This fixed-term role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension contribution and annual leave.

Benefits

5% employer pension contribution

Medicash

27 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Knowledge of community needs assessment and development.
• Ability to facilitate workshops and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of the Discovery Project at the local level.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate engagement of residents and young people.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Community Development

Project Coordination

Creative Problem Solving

Job description

Overview

Title: Programme Manager - Discovery

Reports to: Regional Programme Director

Direct Reports: Programme Officer

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract until 31st August 2026 (Further extension subject to funding)

Located: Birmingham / Walsall

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours) worked between Monday – Friday

Salary: Grade 2 £40,736 - £44,056 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Role Summary

The Programme Manager for Discovery is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Discovery Project for the community at local level. You will work closely with public sector, education sector and third sector agencies serving low-income communities. You will support these groups and the Right to Succeed programme team in building a detailed picture of the assets and challenges in the community, overseeing the planning, delivery and review of youth and community consultations, co-designing a delivery programme to address the needs identified by the Steering Group and working with all stakeholders to develop collaboration, shared approaches and a common vision, within an agreed framework, aimed at meeting the development, wellbeing and connectivity needs of those children and families deemed most at risk through a collective approach.

Key responsibilities

• Support the identification of key stakeholders relevant to the local area, and develop and maintain relationships of trust and influence in order to further the aims of the programme.
• Support the identification of key areas of strength and development within the current local area provision for children and young people, particularly in relation to early identification of need and effective intervention for children, young people and families.
• Facilitate meaningful discussions and a collective impact approach between service providers, education providers and local agencies to co-design solutions to meet identified needs, using a range of creative approaches including workshops and consultations.
• Coordinate the meaningful engagement of residents and young people in the project, building on the knowledge and relationships developed by local organisations and community groups.
• Support the identification of training and development needs in relation to the programme and liaise effectively with local and national partners to build the capacity of professionals.
• Coordinate and contribute to the creation and dissemination of a Discovery report which summarises the findings and collective action of the Discovery process in the West Midlands.
• Support the creation of a detailed programme delivery plan which responds to the needs identified during Discovery and which has been co-designed with local stakeholders.
• Help local partners to reflect on the learning gained through this work and spread that learning throughout their agencies and across the project to multi-agency colleagues.
• If or when required provide line manager support to a Programme Officer, supporting them to carry out their role effectively.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to [e-mail] by 9:00am on Monday 29th September 2025. Unfortunately, we can’t consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement. Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role. Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible. If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Timetable

Applications invited by 9:00am on Monday 29th September 2025

First Stage Interviews: Thursday 2nd October 2025 / Wednesday 8th October 2025

Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 15th October 2025 / Thursday 16th October 2025

Start Date: November 2025

This will be a two-stage interview process with a task to be prepared for stage 2. These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: [e-mail]