Programme Manager (Connect to Work)

Fixed Term/Secondment for 5 Years. Hackney is one of the most dynamic and progressive local authorities in the UK. We are a resilient, vibrant, and creative borough in the heart of London, with strong, diverse communities and a powerful set of shared values. Over the past twenty years, the Council has built up first-class services, outstanding public infrastructure, and a reputation for excellence, innovation, and ambition. We are leading the way on essential work such as our fight for equity in Hackney with a particular focus on becoming an actively anti-racist borough. But the work doesn’t stop there; we are proactive in our approach to bringing fairness to all aspects of life including gender, neurodiversity and across the poverty divide.

The London Borough of Hackney is looking for a Programme Manager to join our Climate, Homes, and Economy Directorate, within the Employment, Skills, and Adult Learning service. This role is crucial for the successful delivery and compliance of Connect to Work DWP funded programmes. You will establish and maintain robust programme management systems, ensuring adherence to CLF, DWP, and audit requirements, and managing all risks associated with grant-funded initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement a robust compliance framework for grant-funded programmes
• Lead the development and maintenance of performance management, monitoring, and reporting frameworks
• Oversee effective programme management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of grant-funded programmes, particularly Connect to Work
• Conduct monitoring, verification, and assurance visits to ensure programme compliance, value for money, and alignment with Council priorities

We are looking for someone with:

• A proven track record of leadership in managing large-scale, complex grant-funded programmes with multiple partners, specifically with experience in compliance for DWP-funded initiatives like Connect to Work
• Demonstrable experience in performance management, developing challenging outcomes, and negotiating goals
• Expertise in developing and sustaining successful partnerships across public and private sectors
• Highly organised programme management skills, including meticulous management of delivery and financial programmes

If you are a purpose-driven individual, thrive in a collaborative and efficient environment, and are adept at working to deadlines within a complex grant-funded service, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping a better Hackney!

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values, so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

For further questions or if you wish to chat to anyone about this role, please use the email here: pallavi.dham@hackney.gov.uk

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency-based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 16 July 2025 (22.59). Interview and assessment date: W/C 04 Aug 2025.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included, and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently underrepresented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk