Overview
Programme Co-ordinator – 0
Our Benefits
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About the role
Are you ready to be part of a transformative programme that makes a real difference in people’s lives?
West Northamptonshire Council is looking for an experienced Programme Co-ordinator to support the delivery of a £32 million Connect to Work initiative across the South Midlands. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, this ambitious programme aims to deliver positive employment outcomes for residents and businesses in Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, and Northamptonshire. Delivery will be through a network of Local Authority partners, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and measurable outcomes.
You’ll help coordinate employment support services, manage data and performance monitoring, and work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the programme achieves its strategic employment outcomes.
This role is until March 2030 and the end of the programme. It’s an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile, high-impact programme that aligns with national priorities and local ambitions.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 24th October or Monday 27th October.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: Emma Panter emma.panter@westnorthants.gov.uk
About you
You’re a proactive and organised professional with strong project coordination skills and a passion for making a difference. You thrive in collaborative environments, have excellent attention to detail, and are confident managing data, reports, and partnership working.
Experience in local government or employment support programmes is a plus, and a project management qualification or equivalent experience is essential.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and work independently under pressure.
- Skilled in coordinating meetings, preparing reports, and managing programme documentation.
- Confident in budget monitoring and financial reporting.
- Excellent data interpretation and reporting skills.
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across diverse stakeholders.
- Advanced IT proficiency, including managing complex spreadsheets and databases.
- Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
About us
Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.
Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion.
http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
