Programme Manager - West Midlands
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,736 to £44,056 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 2 £40,736 - £44,056 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Right to Succeed |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Title: Programme Manager - West Midlands
Reports to: Regional Programme Director
Direct Reports: Senior Programme Officer
Contract type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 Hours) Worked between Monday- Friday
Salary: Grade 2 £40,736 - £44,056 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution,
Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus
bank holidays)
Location: Based in the West Midlands and contracted from one of our Birmingham offices, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel across RTS programme delivery as required.
Why Discovery is Important
Discovery is the first one year phase of an exciting journey for a hyperlocal community to really be led, involve multiple voices and shape what is needed in terms of system change, service delivery and development for that community.
We at RTS could replicate a programme from a different place which would be quicker, however this contradicts our principle of co-design. We could design a programme based on existing available data, however it would not be informed by the perspectives of the whole community. We could place one organisation in charge of delivering the programme, again this approach does not build capacity within the community so isn’t sustainable long-term.
This is why we embark on Discovery Projects in all new communities we work with. This position will play a vital role in ensuring the community voice is present in every part of a potential future programme design.
Role Summary
The Programme Manager for Discovery is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Discovery Project for the community at local level. You will be working closely with a number of public sector, education sector and third sector agencies serving low-income communities. You will support these groups and the Right to Succeed programme team in building a detailed picture of the assets and challenges in the community, overseeing the planning, delivery and review of youth and community consultations, co-designing a delivery programme to address the needs identified by the Steering Group and working with all stakeholders to develop collaboration, shared approaches and a common vision, within an agreed framework, aimed at meeting the development, wellbeing and connectivity needs of those children and families deemed most at risk through a collective approach.
Link to full job description & person specification: https://ce0c4563-0de2-4679-b2bc-8564dc7b0d14.filesusr.com/ugd/52b76b_a164db14ce1a4b698bbc62ac98650824.pdf
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please download and complete the application from our Careers webpage and email it, along with your CV, to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by 12:00pm on Monday 16th March 2026.
Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to demonstrate the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.
If you need any advice or guidance on what to include in the supporting statement, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk.
Timetable
Applications invited by: 12:00pm Monday 16th March 2026
1st interview: Friday 20th March 2026 (Online)
2nd interview & Presentation: Monday 30th March 2026 (In Person)
These dates may be subject to change.
Reports to: Regional Programme Director
Direct Reports: Senior Programme Officer
Contract type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 Hours) Worked between Monday- Friday
Salary: Grade 2 £40,736 - £44,056 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution,
Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus
bank holidays)
Location: Based in the West Midlands and contracted from one of our Birmingham offices, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Travel across RTS programme delivery as required.
Why Discovery is Important
Discovery is the first one year phase of an exciting journey for a hyperlocal community to really be led, involve multiple voices and shape what is needed in terms of system change, service delivery and development for that community.
We at RTS could replicate a programme from a different place which would be quicker, however this contradicts our principle of co-design. We could design a programme based on existing available data, however it would not be informed by the perspectives of the whole community. We could place one organisation in charge of delivering the programme, again this approach does not build capacity within the community so isn’t sustainable long-term.
This is why we embark on Discovery Projects in all new communities we work with. This position will play a vital role in ensuring the community voice is present in every part of a potential future programme design.
Role Summary
The Programme Manager for Discovery is responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the Discovery Project for the community at local level. You will be working closely with a number of public sector, education sector and third sector agencies serving low-income communities. You will support these groups and the Right to Succeed programme team in building a detailed picture of the assets and challenges in the community, overseeing the planning, delivery and review of youth and community consultations, co-designing a delivery programme to address the needs identified by the Steering Group and working with all stakeholders to develop collaboration, shared approaches and a common vision, within an agreed framework, aimed at meeting the development, wellbeing and connectivity needs of those children and families deemed most at risk through a collective approach.
Link to full job description & person specification: https://ce0c4563-0de2-4679-b2bc-8564dc7b0d14.filesusr.com/ugd/52b76b_a164db14ce1a4b698bbc62ac98650824.pdf
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please download and complete the application from our Careers webpage and email it, along with your CV, to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by 12:00pm on Monday 16th March 2026.
Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to demonstrate the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.
If you need any advice or guidance on what to include in the supporting statement, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk.
Timetable
Applications invited by: 12:00pm Monday 16th March 2026
1st interview: Friday 20th March 2026 (Online)
2nd interview & Presentation: Monday 30th March 2026 (In Person)
These dates may be subject to change.