PROGRAMME MANAGER - TEMPORARY FOR 18 MONTHS We are looking for a programme lead with experience of improving outcomes for people and the families of those who use our services. Ideally with experience of delivering change programmes in Childrenand39;s Services, you will have strong project management skills and the ability to drive change. This is a temporary role for 18 months to support the delivery of the Families First Programme and a servies of improvement projects in services for Children in our Care. The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as: 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions Flexi-time scheme Flexible working Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes Staff equality forums Access to a wide range of training, learning and development Physiotherapy service Confidential counselling service Great wellbeing offer Cycle to Work Scheme Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts Local and National retailer discounts Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings Arriva Employee Travel Club For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-for-us/ Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page. https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/ For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and Person Specification. General Information for Applicants: For a further informal discussion and any queries around the role profile and jobs itself please contact Sharon Raine, Head of Transformation and Performance on 01325 406091 or sharon.raine@darlington.gov.ukandnbsp;andnbsp; If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk. If you are experiencing problems with the NE Jobs website, such as logging in, saving pages, on account queries please fill out the form within the link below. https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience. andnbsp; We are an equal opportunitiesand39; employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.