Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for an Early Years Operations Lead – Programme Manager on a 3 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension.
Job purpose
To lead and manage key programmes including the delivery and ongoing development of an activity and healthy food programme for children and young people during the school holidays.
Key responsibilities
* Lead on all aspects of the planning, delivery and reporting of a programme of holiday activities and food for children and young people and their families
* Lead on identifying, engaging and managing relationships with key partners both internal and external, securing their support and involvement in order to achieve a successful programme
* Lead on the development of provision which meets the needs of local families through engaging existing and new activity and food providers, providing support and information which enables them to deliver high quality programmes.
* Ensure effective use of available resources and funding to support provision which is inclusive, accessible, high quality, and meets the needs of local families and the requirements of the government-funded HAF programme
* Develop a quality assurance programme which supports HAF providers to improve the quality of their provision for the benefit of eligible children and young people and gives assurance that providers are meeting the framework of minimum standards (including safeguarding requirements and meals that meet school food standards)
* Ensure systems are in place which enable timely reporting on take up and other measures as agreed, including the submission of accurate data and finance returns to DfE
* Convene and report to a steering group which includes all relevant partners internal and external in order to provide strategic direction and oversee programme delivery
* Provide effective and efficient project management for other programmes as required, including detailed project plans and other relevant project documentation to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of project progress including appropriate escalation of risks and issues
* Lead the work of the Early Childhood Information and Development Officer.
If this sounds good to you, please apply for immediate contact or call Inesa directly.
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