3 months contract with local authorities
Job Summary:
To lead and manage key programmes including the delivery and ongoing development of an activity and healthy food programme for children and young people during the school holidays.
Key Duties (Sample):
Lead on all aspects of the planning, delivery and reporting of a programme of holiday
activities and food for Islington children and young people and their families
Lead on identifying, engaging and managing relationships with key partners both internal
and external, securing their support and involvement in order to achieve a successful
programme
Lead on the development of provision which meets the needs of local families through
engaging existing and new activity and food providers, providing support and information
which enables them to deliver high quality programmes
Ensure effective use of available resources and funding to support provision which is
inclusive, accessible, high quality, and meets the needs of local families and the
requirements of the government-funded HAF programme
Develop a quality assurance programme which supports HAF providers to improve the
quality of their provision for the benefit of eligible children and young people and gives
assurance that providers are meeting the framework of minimum standards (including
safeguarding requirements and meals that meet school food standards)
Ensure systems are in place which enable timely reporting on take up and other
measures as agreed, including the submission of accurate data and finance returns to
DfE
Convene and report to a steering group which includes all relevant partners internal and
external in order to provide strategic direction and oversee programme delivery
Provide effective and efficient project management for other programmes as required,
including detailed project plans and other relevant project documentation to ensure
effective monitoring and reporting of project progress including appropriate escalation of
risks and issues
Lead the work of the Early Childhood Information and Development Officer
Produce high quality written reports for key stakeholders including members as required
in order to support programme evaluation and decision-making
Essential Experience and Qualification:
Educated to Degree level or equivalent
Experience of developing and providing high quality play and enrichment activities for
children and young people
Significant high level project management experience in local government or the voluntary sector
Additional information to note:
This position is located in London. Hybrid working