Children Programme Manager

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/05/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Plymouth

Province Devon

Postal Code PL2

Job Description

10 months contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Programme Manager will spearhead the Family Homes for Plymouth Children programme, a pivotal transformation initiative within Children’s Services. This role is crucial in integrating multiple workstreams to redesign service support for children and families in crisis. The aim is to enhance outcomes, minimise the necessity for residential care, and achieve substantial financial savings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of the Family Homes for Plymouth Children programme.
• Develop and manage integrated programme plans, ensuring alignment across all workstreams.
• Drive transformation initiatives to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure programme delivery meets agreed timelines, objectives, and financial targets.
• Redesign service delivery models to better support children and families in crisis.
• Keep children safely within their families wherever possible.
• Reduce reliance on residential care.
• Match children in residential care to suitable foster placements.
• Develop local residential provision within Plymouth.
• Support the development of enhanced support for foster carers managing complex needs.

Requirements

• Significant experience in programme or project management within complex organisations.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes.
• Experience working within Children’s Services or a related public sector environment.
• Experience delivering service redesign and improvement initiatives.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification in programme or project management (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP) – desirable.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week
• Enhanced DBS Required.
• Location: Ballard House, West Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3BJ, United Kingdom
• Work pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day remote
• The role closes on 29th May 2026, apply ASAP.

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