Programme Lead (HAF & Warm Welcome Programmes): Community Action Derby

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: 30 Charnwood St, Derby

Deadline: 9 June 2026

Purpose of the Role:
The Programme Lead will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme and the Warm Welcome Programmes. The postholder is responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery, strong partnership working, effective funding management, and measurable outcomes that meet contractual, organisational, and community needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Leadership and Delivery

• Lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of the HAF and Warm Welcome programmes, ensuring they meet funder requirements, local authority expectations, and organisational objectives.
• Oversee programme timelines, milestones, and outputs, ensuring delivery is on schedule and within approved budgets.
• Ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of children, families, and communities.

Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with local authority officers, voluntary and community sector organisations, schools, and other key stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for funders and strategic partners in relation to assigned programmes.
• Facilitate collaboration and information sharing across delivery partners to ensure consistency and quality.

Monitoring, Reporting, and Compliance

• Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems are in place to demonstrate impact, outcomes, and value for money.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for funders, senior management, and trustees as required.
• Ensure full compliance with funding agreements, safeguarding requirements, health and safety standards, and organisational policies.

Financial and Resource Management

• Manage programme budgets effectively, including forecasting, expenditure control, and financial reporting.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and identify opportunities for sustainability and future funding.
• Support commissioning, grant management, and contract oversight where required.

Staff and Volunteer Management

• Line manages programme staff and support delivery partners, providing clear direction, supervision, and performance feedback.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Identify training and development needs to support high-quality delivery.

Strategic Contribution

• Contribute to organisational planning, learning, and development through insight, analysis, and recommendations arising from programme delivery.
• Represent the organisation at relevant networks, forums, and meetings at a local and sub-regional level.

​​​​Download the full Job Description and Person Specification here.

If you're interested in this role, please email us at finance@communityactionderby.org.uk with your attached CV and a cover letter.