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The National Programme Manager will lead the delivery of a new stream of activity designed to improve client outcomes through enhanced employer engagement, while providing strong programme management and oversight across regional delivery teams.

The role is suited to an experienced, all-round programme manager and brings together employer engagement, programme delivery, data and performance oversight, digital engagement and communications, and partnership management. The postholder will play a key role in strengthening and enhancing Smart Works’ overall service delivery.

Reporting to the relevant Senior Programme Lead, the postholder will act as the main point of contact for project funders and regional colleagues, ensuring clear communication, strong relationship management, and delivery against agreed KPIs and objectives. They will also develop and maintain effective relationships across Smart Works, working particularly closely with colleagues in Programmes, Partnerships, Communications, and Data & Impact.

Please use our recruitment portal to submit your CV and answer the following questions by midnight on Wednesday 7th October.

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (max 200 words)
• Why you think you are well suited for the role of National Programme Manager? (350 words)
• Please describe a time you have built an impactful partnership that has added value to an organisation. What was your approach, and what impact did you create? (350 words)
• Please tell us about a time you have overcome challenge when managing large-scale programme delivery. What actions did you take, and what was the result? (350 words)
• Is there anything else you would like to share at this stage? (150 words)