Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation

Baltimore Consulting Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting Limited is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of Family Help and Youth Transformation initiatives across East Midlands. The role focuses on delivering large-scale changes in Children’s Services, coordinating across health, education and local partners to improve outcomes for families and young people.

You will manage programmes from concept to implementation, drive governance, risk and benefits realisation, and report on progress to senior

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering complex transformation programmes within Children’s Services, Local Authorities or Trust environments
• Strong understanding of Early Help, Family Help, Youth Provision, Family Hubs or Care Leaver Services
• Proven track record influencing senior stakeholders across multi-agency settings
• Experience managing programme budgets, governance structures, risks and reporting
• MSP, PRINCE2 or APMG qualification

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation projects across Family Help, Youth Services, Family Hubs and Care Leaver Support
• Drive delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme and wider service redesign initiatives
• Develop robust governance, risk management, benefits realisation and performance frameworks
• Build effective partnerships across health, education, police, voluntary sector and commissioned providers
• Champion co-production, ensuring young people, families and communities help shape service delivery

Education

MSP

PRINCE2

APMG Project/Programme Management

Job description

Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation
6 Month Initial Contract | Immediate Start Available
East Midlands
£500 Per Day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid Working | 3 Days Onsite

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place shortly.

Are you an experienced Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation looking for an opportunity to lead large-scale change across children’s services? This is a high-profile role where you will take ownership of a portfolio of transformation programmes spanning Family Help, youth services, care leaver support and Family Hubs, helping to shape how services are delivered to children, young people and families.

As Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation, you will work across multiple agencies and stakeholders, driving projects from concept through to implementation and evaluation. You’ll play a key role in ensuring national reforms are translated into effective local delivery models, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and sustainable change.

Your Role as Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation:

• Lead complex transformation projects across Family Help, Youth Services, Family Hubs and Care Leaver Support
• Drive delivery of the Families First Partnership Programme and wider service redesign initiatives
• Develop robust governance, risk management, benefits realisation and performance frameworks
• Build effective partnerships across health, education, police, voluntary sector and commissioned providers
• Champion co-production, ensuring young people, families and communities help shape service delivery

Your Previous Experience as a Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation:

• Significant experience delivering complex transformation programmes within Children’s Services, Local Authorities or Trust environments
• Strong understanding of Early Help, Family Help, Youth Provision, Family Hubs or Care Leaver Services
• Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders and driving change across multi-agency settings
• Experience managing programme budgets, governance structures, risks and performance reporting
• MSP, PRINCE2 or APMG Project/Programme Management qualification

This Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation position offers the opportunity to lead meaningful reform programmes that will directly improve outcomes for children, young people and families. If you’re a strategic thinker with strong programme delivery expertise, this Programme Manager – Family Help and Youth Transformation role offers the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

Due to the fast-paced nature of interim recruitment, applications are reviewed as received and client requirements may change during the recruitment process.
Whilst we endeavour to review all applications, we may not be able to respond individually to every candidate.

Submission of an application, expression of interest or right to represent does not guarantee submission to a client, interview, placement, or engagement. Recruitment decisions ultimately remain subject to client requirements, availability, suitability, and selection processes.

Baltimore Consulting is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, and all applications are considered based on the requirements of the role and the information available at the time of review.