Programme Manager - Southwark, United Kingdom - Reed Secure

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Reed Secure
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Southwark, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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We require a Project Manager with strong commissioning experience to cover an existing workload within MOPAC, based in Southwark (Hybrid working).

This is an interim position for 6 months with the potential to be extended, dependent on workload.


Role Purpose:


  • The London Violence Reduction Unit is a highprofile, highpriority programme for the Mayor. The Programme Manager will lead and be responsible for developing and delivering policy and work programmes.
  • The postholder will also be responsible for the commissioning of services in support of the Violence Reduction Unit's policy and commissioning objectives. This post will specialise in policy and programmes that focus on young people affected by violenceas well as the youth practitioners that support them.
  • Work with the Head of Service to contribute to and deliver the work programme of the VRU commissioning strategy.
  • To be involved in all aspects of the commissioning cycle, including monitoring and reporting and ensuring quality assurance measures are in place that support the aims and activity of the VRU.
  • Working in partnership with colleagues across MOPAC and the GLA to ensure commissioned services meet organisational needs and are both effective and value for money.

Skills required to be successful in the role:

  • Proven commissioning experience.
  • Ability to galvanise rapid action across a broad programme and focus on delivery.
  • Understands the challenges of implementing violence reduction programmes in London
  • Experience of commissioning services in a public sector setting and a thorough understanding of the whole commissioning process.
  • Exceptional ability to communicate, build relationships, influence and negotiate with prospective providers stakeholders and partners.
  • Committed to quality outcomes and value for money for commissioned and operational services.
  • Ability to work in a pressured environment and deliver VRU and MOPAC priorities at pace.
  • Managing a quality service define and integrate clear structures, policies, systems and resources, to promote efficient service delivery.
  • Ability to work across teams and directorates to deliver MOPAC and VRU priorities.
  • Experience of leading panLondon programmes, with an emphasis on programmes that support young people affected by violence as well as the youth practitioners that support them.


This role offers a competitive salary of
£500 per day Umbrella and you'll be working via
REED who offer great benefits such as discounts, cashback offers and more as well as weekly pay.

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