At Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside, we're looking for an exceptional leader to drive the delivery of our ambitious Jobs Guarantee Programme, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and move into sustainable employment, education and training.
This is more than programme management.
It's an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic partnerships, work alongside employers and local stakeholders, and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across Blackpool.
What You’ll Be Leading
- Strategic delivery of a flagship employment programme
- A dedicated team of Employment Facilitators and Job Broker
- Relationships with employers, commissioners and key partners
- Performance, quality and continuous improvement
- Positive outcomes that change lives and strengthen communities
Could you be the leader we’re looking for?
If you’re an experienced manager with a passion for employment and skills, a track record of delivering results, and the drive to create opportunities for people who need them most, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape brighter futures.
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Programme Manager - Blackpool
Company: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Salary: £37,010 to £41,718 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: Blackpool, FY3 7RW
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Temporary
Posting date: 26 Oct 2026
Closing date: 9 Nov 2026
Summary
At Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside, we're looking for an exceptional leader to drive the delivery of our ambitious Jobs Guarantee Programme, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence and move into sustainable employment, education and training.
This is more than programme management.
It's an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, influence strategic partnerships, work alongside employers and local stakeholders, and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people across Blackpool.
What You’ll Be Leading
- Strategic delivery of a flagship employment programme
- A dedicated team of Employment Facilitators and Job Broker
- Relationships with employers, commissioners and key partners
- Performance, quality and continuous improvement
- Positive outcomes that change lives and strengthen communities
Could you be the leader we’re looking for?
If you’re an experienced manager with a passion for employment and skills, a track record of delivering results, and the drive to create opportunities for people who need them most, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and help shape brighter futures.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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Programme Manager - Blackpool employer: Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside
Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and a supportive work culture. Located in Wigan, the organisation offers a collaborative environment where you can shape impactful policies and governance while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and meaningful contributions to community well-being.
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