Strategic Programme Lead, Changing Futures

Bradford Corporation; Bradford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Council’s Public Health team seeks a skilled programme manager to lead the Changing Futures programme in Bradford. The role will involve coordinating across partners, shaping strategy and delivering systems change to address multiple disadvantage.

You will work within public health and local authorities, the ICB, police, and VCSE sectors to drive a new approach to public service delivery. The position requires experience in staff management, complex system thinking, and translating

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing staff.
• Proven ability to design and implement strategy in complex public systems.
• Experience working with cross‑sector partners (public, VCSE).
• Comfort with ambiguity and evolving priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Changing Futures programme in Bradford and drive system-level change.
• Work with partners across Bradford including public sector and VCSE to align initiatives.
• Translate strategy into practical outputs and measurable delivery.

Skills

Staff management

Complex system working

Strategy development

Working in ambiguity

Job description

Bradford Council’s Public Health team seeks a skilled programme manager to lead the Changing Futures programme in Bradford. The role will involve coordinating across partners, shaping strategy and delivering systems change to address multiple disadvantage.

You will work within public health and local authorities, the ICB, police, and VCSE sectors to drive a new approach to public service delivery. The position requires experience in staff management, complex system thinking, and translating