Senior Programme Manager, the Communication Trust

Dear Candidate,

Senior Programme Manager, The Communication Trust

Temporarycontract to March 2018

Full-time (35 hours per week)

The Communication Trust, Goswell Road, London

Thank you for your interest in applying for the above new role, please find the following:

• Information about The Communication Trust
• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment
• Application Form

Apply by downloading an application pack from Please send your completed application form to by 6 November 2017.

Please ensure that you have addressed all the skills listed in the person specification.

Interviews will be held at our Central Office in London on 13 November 2017.

Please contact Emma Hickley at if you would like to arrange an informal discussion about this post.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application.

Yours faithfully,

The Communication Trust

I CAN and The Communication Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We carry out appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff prior to employment.

The Communication Trust

The Communication Trust is a coalition of over 50 not-for-profit organisations and is hosted by ICAN, the children’s communication charity.

Working together we support everyone who works with children and young people in England to support their speech, language and communication.

Our work focuses on supporting children and young people who struggle to communicate because they have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) as well as supporting all children and young people to communicate to the best of their ability.

We do this because our ability to communicate affects us in every aspect of our lives. Many children could be helped to communicate better and some children need really focused support to reach their full potential.No child or young person should be denied that opportunity.

To read our strategy for 2013-2017 please click here.
The Trust’s work is supported by the Department for Education and other funders. More information can be found at

Who we work with
The Trust was founded by Afasic, BT, the Council for Disabled Children and I CAN. They recognised that in order to make a lasting impact for children and young people, particularly those with SLCN, we need to work collaboratively and collectively.

Since 2007 we have brought together over 50 organisations, combining the efforts of the not-for profit sector and working constructively with Government and civil society to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST:Senior Programme Manager- The Communication Trust

REPORTS TO:Director, The Communication trust

Programme Oversight

1. Have operational responsibility for delivery of and reporting on a funded programme of work to targets and KPIs agreed with funder and the Programme Board
2. Monitor all progress and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget to the agreed quality
3. Ensure that the overall budget for this programme of work is managed and balanced
4. Oversee the evaluation of the programme of work
5. Contribute to the development of future plans for TCT’s work

Project Management

1. Project manage all streams of work including project initiation meetings and the development of project plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget to the agreed quality

1. Monitor projects against identified risks, anticipate issues, problem solve and present solution focused responses

1. Ensure projects are progressing to agreed timetable, milestones, outputs and outcomes, reporting any exceptions promptly

1. Ensure that all partners with the correct expertise are involved in any service development at the correct time

1. Provide regular & relevant reporting information for reporting to the programme board and funders

1. Disseminate project information in line with communications planning

1. Consider longer term planning and sustainability options for projects

1. Ensure independent thinking around projects within the wider context of organisational priorities and the sector issues

Managing Project Stakeholders & Staff

1. Responsible for coordinating & agreeing the work of internal and external stakeholders to implement project plans & securing appropriate release of their time. Utilising specialist expertise from within and outside The Communication Trust as appropriate.

1. Manage a sub-team of the operations team in line with I CAN policies, providing support and supervision as well as line management
   
2. Leading and organising stakeholder meetings and progress reviews as appropriate.
   

Personal Development

1. Undertake relevant training and development, as required.
   
2. Participate and contribute to one’s own performance appraisal and supervision sessions
   

General Requirements

1. To represent The Communication Trust at external events such as conferences etc.
   
2. Attend and contribute to appropriate staff meetings and training.
   
3. Adhere to all relevant health and safety protocols as they apply in the course of the work.
   
4. Ensure that all policies and procedures relating to the protection of children and in any services visited or worked within are followed at all times.
   
5. Avoid any behaviour that discriminates against your fellow colleagues or potential employees.
   
6. Safeguard at all times confidentiality of information relating to children, staff and the partners’ work.

The list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required and is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Person Specification – Senior Programme Manager

CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE / Significant & successful management experience including:
Experience of managing multiple projects and stakeholders and tight deadlines
Experience in managing and monitoring complex budgets
Experienced in multiple stakeholder management
Experience of managing reporting & evaluation systems for quality, deadlines & best practice.
Proven track record of delivering successful projects / Experience of working with or within SLCN system
PRINCE2 trained
Proven track record of developing & delivering successful projects, including the development of concepts, business plans, budgets and project plans; staff and partner recruitment; implementation; evaluation; reporting and monitoring
Experience of overseeing a range of programmes at a senior level
SKILLS / Project management & problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills- able to manage multiple stakeholders with different perspectives and agenda and excellent team work skills
Excellent presentation skills
Attention to detail – able to set and monitor complex programme plans
Able to contribute to meetings with high level participants
Able to report financial and project information to multiple stakeholders
Independent thinking and solution focused approach to working
KNOWLEDGE / Understanding of the voluntary sector; relationships within voluntary sector and relationships between voluntary, private and public sectors / Knowledge of the disability field would be an advantage in particular Speech, Language and Communication Needs
OTHERS / High standards of personal and professional integrity
Committed to the overall aims of the projects
Commitment to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Able to be flexible (within reasonable limits) over the timing and location of working hours

Summary of Terms and Conditions

Job Title: / Senior Programme Manager
Contract: / Temporary to March 2018
Start Date: / ASAP
Location: / 31 Angel Gate, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 2PT
Annual Salary: / £41,516(inclusive of all allowances)
Hours: / 35 hours per week with one unpaid hour for lunch each day, occasional out of hours working, overnight stays and some travel for which notice will be given.
Annual Leave: / 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
Probation: / There is a standard probationary period of 6 months.
Pension: / After 3 months, staff employed on a continuing contract, or temporary contract of minimum 6 months, are entitled to join the I CAN group pension scheme with Aviva. Employer contribution 4.5%, minimum employee contribution 3%. This is offered as a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Perkbox / Employee wellbeing benefit providing hundreds of exclusive perks for staff ranging from discounts on shopping, entertainment and gifts, to gym membership, rewards and over 150 e-learning perks.
Childcare Voucher Scheme: / I CAN operates a childcare voucher scheme which allows staff to save on childcare costs.
Season Ticket Loan / Following the probation period, I CAN offers an interest free loan to purchase an annual season ticket from the relevant rail company or London Underground Ltd.
Cycle Loan: / We offer an interest free loan to purchase a bike for travel to & from work, after passing the probationary period.
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