At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful programmes tackling financial insecurity in Barking and Dagenham.
- Company: Join Turn2us, a national charity dedicated to eradicating financial insecurity.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, remote options, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for community engagement and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building your career in social justice.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing complex programmes and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Contract: 18 month FTC, with possibility of extension.
Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.
As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.
About the role:
The Turn2us Programmes Team runs place-based programmes to address the symptoms of and tackle the causes of financial insecurity. The Barking and Dagenham Programme has been running for three years working across multiple locations in Barking and Dagenham to design solutions to financial insecurity with residents and convene local stakeholders to drive systems change. This role will continue to work in partnership with local organisations and residents to develop and manage an innovative, high impact programme of support that includes lived experience, grants, and information so that people living in financial insecurity have the opportunity to build financial security and thrive in the places where they live.
About you:
- We are looking for someone experienced in managing programmes with complex projects, partnerships, and power dynamics and key stakeholders across the social, public, and charitable sector.
- The candidate should be a strong communicator, collaborative, and able to translate complex ideas and values to diverse audiences, and skilled in people management.
- They should be knowledgeable in embedding principles of EDIB, safeguarding, and GDPR.
- Candidates should have a proven track record of financial accountability and community-led or community action programmes through collaborative and co-produced approaches.
- The candidate should be committed to social justice, accountability, driving change, and empowering communities.
We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.
Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Closing date: Sunday 23 August. Interview date: 4th and 7th September.
Barking and Dagenham Programme Manager in London employer: Turn2us
Turn2us is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and innovation, offering a remote work environment that empowers employees to balance their professional and personal lives. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects while collaborating with senior leaders and Trustees in a supportive culture that prioritises meaningful contributions to society.
