Head of Programme Management

Head of Programme Management

Head of Programme Management

The Guardian

Reed

Birmingham, West Midlands (County)

10 hours ago

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Head of Programme Management We have offices in both Birmingham and London, we are open to where the right person is based.Salary: £38,000 - £42,000Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentClosing date: 28th November 2025 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Head of Programme Management to lead the delivery of two flagship initiatives, Inside Job and Choirs Beating Time. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across prisons and the community. You will be based in Birmingham or London. Expensed travel will be part of the role to attend our prisons, for partner meetings and organisational collaboration. It’s essential you can drive, and you have access to a car. We also have a long-standing partnership based in Newcastle. Working closely with the CEO and COO, you’ll help shape operational strategy, refine delivery processes, and scale the impact of our peer-led employment and music-based rehabilitation programmes. This is a leadership role at the heart of an innovative, mission-driven organisation committed to supporting people leaving prison into meaningful work and purposeful lives. Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to obtain security clearance from the Ministry of Justice to work within prisons. This clearance enables team members to have key access and carry out their duties safely and effectively. The ability to obtain security clearance will form part of the recruitment process. We welcome applications from people with lived experience and will provide guidance on the clearance process if needed. Key Responsibilities Oversee the successful delivery of Inside Job and Choirs Beating Time, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.Design, embed, and continuously improve delivery frameworks, operational processes, and qualit