About the role
We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable.
Do you have a passion for supporting communities to thrive?
Are you experienced at bringing people together and developing relationships with others to help bring about change?
Are you passionate about making a difference and understand that young people,familiesand communities must be the forefront of solutions to tackle violence?
If this sounds like you, then we have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).
London’s VRU is focused on stopping violence before it happens through an approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention.
We are a team of specialists who use our expertise to work in partnership with communities, councils, the NHS, public health, the police, schools and colleges and charities, to co-ordinate efforts and bring about change.
About the Role
The VRU is recruiting a Programme Manager for a maternity cover fixed-term position from April 2026 – April 2027, to lead on programme management, commissioning, policy and development of existing programmes and new work across the VRU’s education portfolio. A key area of work will be managing three large programmes: AP/PRU Mentoring Programme, Difference Matters Programme, and the UNICEF UK London Rights Respecting Schools Award, alongside working with the Senior Programme Manager to promote and embed London's Inclusion Charter across the education sector, and with policy makers and borough education teams.
This role will also lead on the management of the evaluation and learning partners attached to these programmes, alongside recommissioning the next iteration of the AP/PRU Mentoring Programme in 32 London Boroughs.
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience of working in/with the education sector, with a good grasp of education policy, evidence, and research as it pertains to inclusion,safetyand violence reduction.
Is experienced in leading on the end-to-end procurement and commissioning of complex services to support policy and programme objectives.
Is proactive, uses initiative, and has the ability to work collaboratively and dynamically to build and maintain strong constructive relationships across the VRU’s internal and external partners and stakeholders.
Has strong organisational, and facilitation skills, able to convene stakeholders and facilitate effective learning networks and communities of practice.
Has a sound understanding and knowledge of violence reduction and prevention evidence-based practice, and how to work through a public health approach to achieve the VRU’s priorities for violence reduction across London.
This is a maternity cover fixed-term position from April 2026 to April 2027.
Application Process
Candidates must submit their CV and employment history and must answer the supplementary questions which are:
* Please outline your experience in leading pan London programmes, particularly those in education settings, with a focus on programmes that support young people affected by violence.
* Please outline your experience of commissioning complex services and your understanding of the whole commissioning cycle.
* Through an example of your work, please explain how you build strong working relationships with partners to ensure successful delivery of projects or services.
* A key foundation of London’s Inclusion Charter is supporting and promoting learning partnerships, please explain, through an example, your experience convening stakeholders to facilitate effective sharing and learning.
If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email onHR@mopac.london.gov.uk
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