What's involved with this role: Job Title: Programme Manager - Early Start & Families Reference: 000A 5E8C / 1 Salary: £30.06 per hour PAYE Role Length: 4 months Job Type: Hybrid Contract Location: Barnsley Postcode: S70 2DR Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary The Role: We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver key projects in our clients Early Start & Families Service, particularly focusing on family hubs and early years childcare. The successful candidate will manage the transformation plan for family hubs, support service delivery, and ensure alignment with the national Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and delivery of early help and prevention initiatives. Coordinate multi-agency partnerships to meet national objectives and performance standards. Manage budgets and resources, ensuring effective service delivery and performance. Provide strategic leadership on service transformation, quality assurance, and change management. Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to drive service improvements. Represent the programme at sub-regional, regional, and national meetings. What the Client is Looking For: Degree-level qualification and minimum Level 7 in Management or Leadership. Proven experience in leading and implementing programmes in early intervention or family services. Expertise in budget management, contract negotiation, and service improvement. Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work autonomously and manage complex data to drive performance improvements. What the Client Offers: Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week). Competitive hourly rate (£30.06 per hour PAYE). A 4-month contract with the possibility of extension. Opportunity to contribute to significant service transformation in a dynamic, supportive environment. How to Apply: Please submit your application quoting ref JD 000A 5E8C / 1. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately, your application has not been shortlisted. Thank you for your interest in working with us! This job is ideal for a proactive leader with a passion for early intervention and family services transformation. Apply today! Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.