Sport & Youth Programme Lead for Violence Prevention

Greater London Authority; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 3 days a week

30 days annual leave

Interest free season ticket loan

Interest free bicycle loan

Career average pension scheme

Job summary

Greater London Authority is seeking a passionate Programmes Officer to lead sport-related programmes that prevent violence among children and young people in London. You will work with London’s Violence Reduction Unit, the Young London Team and partners to deliver outcomes aligned with Mayor’s commitments and 250,000 positive opportunities aim.

The role emphasises partnership building, performance monitoring and evaluation, with hybrid working up to 3 days a week and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of developing, managing and delivering large-scale programmes or projects within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering outcomes on time and within budget, ideally for services supporting children and young people.
• Strong knowledge of programme and project management methodologies, including planning, risk management, performance monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience of establishing and managing complex stakeholder relationships and partnerships to achieve shared objectives.
• Good understanding of policy relating to children and young people and supporting those affected by violence.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of sport-related programmes for the prevention of violence affecting children and young people in London aligned with Mayoral priorities.
• Managing programme budgets, forecasting expenditure and ensuring governance compliance.
• Commissioning and managing delivery partners, grants and contracts to achieve programme outcomes.
• Monitoring performance, risk, safeguarding, quality assurance and programme impact.
• Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, youth organisations, schools, charity partners and other stakeholders.
• Preparing briefings, reports, and responses for senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Supporting evaluation activities and using evidence to improve delivery.
• Representing the organisation at meetings, events and forums across the youth sector.

Skills

Programme management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Monitoring & evaluation

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

Budget forecasting tools

Job description

Greater London Authority is seeking a passionate Programmes Officer to lead sport-related programmes that prevent violence among children and young people in London. You will work with London’s Violence Reduction Unit, the Young London Team and partners to deliver outcomes aligned with Mayor’s commitments and 250,000 positive opportunities aim.

The role emphasises partnership building, performance monitoring and evaluation, with hybrid working up to 3 days a week and a comprehensive benefits