About the Role
We are looking for an exceptional Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the Best Start in Life programme. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and drive meaningful system‑wide transformation. You will bring strategic vision, strong partnership management skills and proven experience of leading complex programmes, ensuring services are aligned, integrated and delivering lasting impact for our communities.
This role is full time on a fixed term / secondment basis for one year.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council that is stable and well‑managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work‑life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About the Team
You will join a supportive and forward‑thinking Early Help Service within the People Directorate. The team is ambitious, collaborative and committed to improving outcomes for children and families through strong partnership working and innovation.
Based at The Rowans Family Hub in Bracknell, you will work flexibly across the borough alongside colleagues in early years, social care, health, education and the voluntary sector to deliver integrated, high‑quality services, with opportunities for flexible and home working.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of the Best Start in Life programme, ensuring alignment with national guidance, statutory duties and local priorities.
* Drive system‑wide integration across partners, embedding Family Hubs, Families First and SEND reforms.
* Lead strategic planning, commissioning and procurement of high‑quality, preventative services.
* Establish robust governance, performance monitoring and reporting to senior leaders and partners.
* Provide leadership and support to partners and stakeholders, strengthening workforce capability and delivering measurable outcomes for families.
Benefits
* 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
* Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work‑life balance.
* Paid employee volunteering scheme.
* Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits (terms and conditions apply).
* Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
* Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
Eligibility and EEO
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre‑employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Candidates requiring sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. We do not guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case‑by‑case basis.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities: Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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