Working Denbighshire Programme Manager – Economic Inactivity Trailblazer
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.46 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rhyl, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category: Housing
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £24.46 per hour
minimum of 3 days in the office
Job Purpose
This role has been created to provide expert programme management and commissioning leadership to Denbighshire County Council�s Strategic Employment service, Working Denbighshire, following its appointment as one of three delivery partners for the Welsh Government �s National Trailblazer programme.
The Governments Get Britain Working strategy represents the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, bringing together skills and health to get more people into work, and to get on in work, and the Governments wider approach to devolution working with local authorities and the Welsh Government. The Working Denbighshire Programme Manager for Trailblazer will lead the planning, commissioning, and implementation of the Denbighshire Trailblazer Programme, within budget and in line with the Councils policies, strategic aims, objectives and priorities.
The successful individual will be someone with a growth mindset, who can work creatively and collaboratively with key stakeholders and participants to ensure we advance our goal of creating a brighter future for the people of Denbighshire, Wales and the UK. They will have an open and transparent approach, a strong people focus, and an appetite for change and innovation. Combining high standards with responsive leadership, they will demonstrate a passion for employment and skills support and their value to the Welsh and UK Economy.
This programme will be delivered as part of an integrated �Working Denbighshire� approach, which seeks to build resilient communities by coordinating support that helps people into work, removing barriers into or towards employment and maintaining their position or progress once in employment. This role will support the Service Manager to develop and implement its Employability and Skills service, ensuring services that are accessible, sustainable, and strategically aligned to address unemployment, poverty, and skills gaps across Denbighshire targeted particularly at people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employment.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to secure other grant-funding streams, and ensure streamlined, outcome-focused service provision, allowing the Working Denbighshire service to continue its impactful work and adapt to future challenges.
1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent qualification in project and programme
management, public administration, business, or a related field.
Evidence of on-going professional development.
Trained in public sector procurement practices and grant compliance.
Qualifications such as PRINCE2 are highly desirable.
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
and Management
Commissioning qualification
2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Considerable proven experience in commissioning and delivering project / programme management where significant resources are involved including procurement, legal, financial and asset management
Experience in designing, implementing, and improving services based on community needs and data analysis.
Proficiency in using project management software and tools.
Competence in data analysis software and standard office applications.
Experience in identifying and mitigating project and service risks.
3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong understanding of management and compliance with funding requirements.
Understanding of the needs of those who are Economically Inactive with complex barriers to employment.
Excellent project management skills, from initiation to completion, including the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proven ability to analyse data, conduct needs assessments, and design targeted interventions.
Critical thinking to address challenges and identify innovative solutions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management and engagement skills.
Knowledge of effective partnership building and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, third sector organisations, community groups, and service users.
Knowledge of recent Government
employability, skills initiatives, training sectors, including relevant policies, funding streams and the range of resources available.
Experience of using continuous improvement tools to improve service provision.
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
A positive, solutions-focused mindset with the energy and enthusiasm to drive multiple projects forward and inspire collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Proactive and results-oriented with a focus on delivering impactful services and motivating others to achieve shared goals.
Strong team player with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
Committed to providing evidence of good practice.
Application Form
Interview
5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others.
The ability to travel � this is a regional role that will require travel across North Wales.
Welsh Language Level 2:
Listening & Speaking: Handling basic conversations and messages. Open and close conversations and meetings bilingually.
Reading: Understand most short reports and instructions.
Welsh Language
Level 3: Foundation
Listening & Speaking: Participating in day-to-day conversations and providing basic advice.
Reading: Understanding most workplace documents.
Job location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3 AH, United Kingdom
Denbighshire County Council
Hours per week: 37
Start date: Immediate start
Salary: £24.46 per hour
minimum of 3 days in the office
Job Purpose
This role has been created to provide expert programme management and commissioning leadership to Denbighshire County Council�s Strategic Employment service, Working Denbighshire, following its appointment as one of three delivery partners for the Welsh Government �s National Trailblazer programme.
The Governments Get Britain Working strategy represents the biggest reforms to employment support for a generation, bringing together skills and health to get more people into work, and to get on in work, and the Governments wider approach to devolution working with local authorities and the Welsh Government. The Working Denbighshire Programme Manager for Trailblazer will lead the planning, commissioning, and implementation of the Denbighshire Trailblazer Programme, within budget and in line with the Councils policies, strategic aims, objectives and priorities.
The successful individual will be someone with a growth mindset, who can work creatively and collaboratively with key stakeholders and participants to ensure we advance our goal of creating a brighter future for the people of Denbighshire, Wales and the UK. They will have an open and transparent approach, a strong people focus, and an appetite for change and innovation. Combining high standards with responsive leadership, they will demonstrate a passion for employment and skills support and their value to the Welsh and UK Economy.
This programme will be delivered as part of an integrated �Working Denbighshire� approach, which seeks to build resilient communities by coordinating support that helps people into work, removing barriers into or towards employment and maintaining their position or progress once in employment. This role will support the Service Manager to develop and implement its Employability and Skills service, ensuring services that are accessible, sustainable, and strategically aligned to address unemployment, poverty, and skills gaps across Denbighshire targeted particularly at people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employment.
The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to secure other grant-funding streams, and ensure streamlined, outcome-focused service provision, allowing the Working Denbighshire service to continue its impactful work and adapt to future challenges.
1. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent qualification in project and programme
management, public administration, business, or a related field.
Evidence of on-going professional development.
Trained in public sector procurement practices and grant compliance.
Qualifications such as PRINCE2 are highly desirable.
ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership
and Management
Commissioning qualification
2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Considerable proven experience in commissioning and delivering project / programme management where significant resources are involved including procurement, legal, financial and asset management
Experience in designing, implementing, and improving services based on community needs and data analysis.
Proficiency in using project management software and tools.
Competence in data analysis software and standard office applications.
Experience in identifying and mitigating project and service risks.
3. JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Strong understanding of management and compliance with funding requirements.
Understanding of the needs of those who are Economically Inactive with complex barriers to employment.
Excellent project management skills, from initiation to completion, including the ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proven ability to analyse data, conduct needs assessments, and design targeted interventions.
Critical thinking to address challenges and identify innovative solutions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management and engagement skills.
Knowledge of effective partnership building and collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including government bodies, third sector organisations, community groups, and service users.
Knowledge of recent Government
employability, skills initiatives, training sectors, including relevant policies, funding streams and the range of resources available.
Experience of using continuous improvement tools to improve service provision.
4. PERSONAL QUALITIES
A positive, solutions-focused mindset with the energy and enthusiasm to drive multiple projects forward and inspire collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Proactive and results-oriented with a focus on delivering impactful services and motivating others to achieve shared goals.
Strong team player with the ability to build positive relationships and work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
Committed to providing evidence of good practice.
Application Form
Interview
5. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to plan and organise own work and that of others.
The ability to travel � this is a regional role that will require travel across North Wales.
Welsh Language Level 2:
Listening & Speaking: Handling basic conversations and messages. Open and close conversations and meetings bilingually.
Reading: Understand most short reports and instructions.
Welsh Language
Level 3: Foundation
Listening & Speaking: Participating in day-to-day conversations and providing basic advice.
Reading: Understanding most workplace documents.