Crisis & Resilience Programme Manager
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,280 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2026 |
| Location: | Horncastle, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | South Holland District Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
We are recruiting for a new Programme Manager to lead local delivery of the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Boston, East Lindsey and South Holland. This role will be employed by East Lindsey District Council.
You’ll help ensure residents can access dignified crisis support when they face a financial shock, while building stronger pathways and community-led initiatives to improve long-term financial resilience, reduce inequalities and support healthier communities.
Working within the Healthy Communities team, you will turn national policy into practical, local delivery. You’ll shape how crisis support operates on the ground and bring together third partners and council services. You will be responsible for the programme’s governance, compliance and impact.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a confident, resilient lead for this new welfare scheme. Someone who combines strong programme leadership with a values-led, collaborative approach. You’ll be comfortable working with systems, partnerships and people with the skills required to manage a significant grant fund budget.
What experience do I need?
We are looking for someone with either a professional qualification or experience of programme or grant funded budget management, including assurance and reporting. A strong understanding of poverty, financial resilience and the wider welfare landscape is essential.
Why join us
You’ll join our new Healthy Communities team, focused on improving quality of life and supporting evidence-based initiatives that help individuals and communities to lead happier, healthier and more resilient lives. We offer agile and flexible working to help have a good work life balance.
This role includes opportunities to connect with partners, networks and communities across Lincolnshire and innovate the local welfare landscape.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Roxanne Warrick, Healthy Communities Group Manager on roxanne.warrick@e-lindsey.gov.uk or 07789 037201
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
You’ll help ensure residents can access dignified crisis support when they face a financial shock, while building stronger pathways and community-led initiatives to improve long-term financial resilience, reduce inequalities and support healthier communities.
Working within the Healthy Communities team, you will turn national policy into practical, local delivery. You’ll shape how crisis support operates on the ground and bring together third partners and council services. You will be responsible for the programme’s governance, compliance and impact.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for a confident, resilient lead for this new welfare scheme. Someone who combines strong programme leadership with a values-led, collaborative approach. You’ll be comfortable working with systems, partnerships and people with the skills required to manage a significant grant fund budget.
What experience do I need?
We are looking for someone with either a professional qualification or experience of programme or grant funded budget management, including assurance and reporting. A strong understanding of poverty, financial resilience and the wider welfare landscape is essential.
Why join us
You’ll join our new Healthy Communities team, focused on improving quality of life and supporting evidence-based initiatives that help individuals and communities to lead happier, healthier and more resilient lives. We offer agile and flexible working to help have a good work life balance.
This role includes opportunities to connect with partners, networks and communities across Lincolnshire and innovate the local welfare landscape.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Roxanne Warrick, Healthy Communities Group Manager on roxanne.warrick@e-lindsey.gov.uk or 07789 037201
This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils in accordance with the Memorandum of Agreement 1st October 2021.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher for regular screen users
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car Mileage reimbursement*
Long service recognition
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
*Certain restrictions may apply
We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on our website
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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