Contract: 18 Month Fixed Term, Salary: circa £32,000, 37.5 hours per week
Groundwork London is a leading social and environmental regeneration charity. We deliver over 500 projects each year including programmes designed to coach and support young people to stay in education, gain new skills and secure employment.
We are now seeking a Gang Prevention Programme Manager to support the continued expansion of our Youth Programme. You will directly manage a contract that will work in selected London PRU’s and AEP’s to support young people (15-16 year olds) who are vulnerable to becoming involved in gangs and youth violence. The programme is designed to increase the confidence, skills, well-being and prospects and support them in not becoming involved with, or to free themselves from gangs and to achieve their potential through education and training.
Passionate about young people and with relevant experience, your central focus will be to manage resources and ensure service delivery targets are met to the highest possible standards of the Trust and our partners. You will have the ability to plan and manage complex work and support programmes, ensuring effective project monitoring and evaluation and fulfillment of our contractual obligations.
With a relevant background and excellent interpersonal skills, you will recruit and manage Groundwork’s delivery team and manage the contracts with our four delivery partners. You will also progress and maintain positive relationships with the funder, partners, employers and educational establishments to achieve the best possible outcomes for the young people we support.
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CVS will not be considered for this role. Download the Job Description and Application form: http://www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/london/blogs/gang-prevention-programme-manager Please send your application form and recruitment monitoring form quoting reference 403/GPPM to londonjobs@groundwork.org.uk
For further information and to discuss the role please contact Graham Parry at gparry@groundwork.org.uk
Closing date for applications: Midday 21st October 2016
Interview Date: 27th / 28th October 2016
Appointment to this role is subject to an enhanced records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Groundwork London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.
