Join our team as a Community Programmes Manager!
Goodman Masson is excited to partner exclusively with Newground Together to recruit a Community Programmes Manager. This is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact in your community!
Who we are:
Newground Together is a registered charity and part of the Together Housing Group. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous. We do this by supporting job and training opportunities, engaging with young people and families, providing memorable outdoor experiences, and offering activities that promote health and wellbeing.
Your role as Community Programmes Manager:
You'll be leading a team that's all about making a difference. Working alongside other managers, your job will be to inspire and support a dedicated team that delivers a fantastic range of services which include;
- Supporting young people through our youth work offering
- Supporting people in their homes and communities providing energy advice
- Supporting individuals gain new skills or improve the ones they have and get back into employment through our Employment and Skills provision.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and support: Manage and motivate a passionate team, ensuring they are engaged, supported, and inspired to deliver excellent services
- Build relationships: Develop and maintain strong partnerships, ensuring Newground Together is a key player in shaping local services and priorities
- Drive improvement: Be a proactive part of our leadership team, contributing to the strategic and operational development of the charity
- Manage resources: Develop and oversee budgets, funding, and financial plans to ensure we have the resources to support our community work
- Ensure safety: Oversee the safe operation of our community hubs and sites, including building safety and compliance.
What we're looking for:
We need someone with a genuine passion for community development and the skills to lead and inspire. You'll bring:
- Experience in managing and developing community programmes
- Strong business planning and development skills
- A proven track record in staff management and creating a positive, inclusive culture
- Experience in strategic partnership working and stakeholder engagement
- Budget management skills
- Success in securing funding and generating income
- The ability to adapt, manage change, and demonstrate sound business judgement.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary: £45,033 per year, with annual pay scale increases
- Generous holidays: 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days with service) plus bank holidays
- Flexible working: Enjoy a hybrid work environment, with the option to work from home two days a week
- Supportive work culture: Flexible hours and a range of family-friendly policies
- Development opportunities: Access to professional, technical, and personal development training
- Great benefits: An attractive pension scheme, health and wellbeing benefits, including access to GPs, and a range of financial and lifestyle perks, like cycle-to-work and vehicle leasing schemes.
Apply now!
If you're passionate about making a difference and supporting communities to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and Together, we can do great things!
Please note, due to the nature of this role, a fully enhanced criminal disclosure check will be required.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.