Senior Programme Lead: Foster Carer Wellbeing

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

28 days annual leave increasing to 33

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a Senior Projects and Business Support Officer to lead regional programme administration across partner authorities in the South East. You will coordinate meetings, governance, communications, learning and engagement activities, keeping information and records accurate while juggling priorities.

The role is based in Time Square, Bracknell, with hybrid working and 5–10 days in the office each month; occasional travel to London may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating meetings, governance and communications across multi-agency teams.
• Strong organisational and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of GDPR and information governance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Administration Assistant to the Foster Carer Wellbeing programme.
• Coordinate the Regional Foster Carer Wellbeing Programme, ensuring operational and administrative activities are delivered effectively and on time.
• Manage programme governance and information governance processes, including coordinating meetings, maintaining action logs, preparing monitoring reports, briefings and project board papers and ensuring accurate programme documentation. Maintain accurate records and ensure GDPR and DPIA compliance.
• Plan coaching sessions, workshops and learning activities, producing resources and coordinating all delivery logistics.
• Create newsletters, social media posts and promotional content, supporting campaigns to increase awareness, engagement and participation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Job description

Bracknell Forest Council is seeking a Senior Projects and Business Support Officer to lead regional programme administration across partner authorities in the South East. You will coordinate meetings, governance, communications, learning and engagement activities, keeping information and records accurate while juggling priorities.

The role is based in Time Square, Bracknell, with hybrid working and 5–10 days in the office each month; occasional travel to London may be required.