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Performance and Operations Manager

Location:: National
Closing Date:: 10 October 2011
Salary:: £35,974- £38,458

Performance and Operations Manager

£35,974- £38,458 per annum plus pension and benefits

Two posts are available, located in either Bristol (South West Contract) or Truro (Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Contract). Candidates should indicate on their application form their preference for location. One application can also cover both areas

Groundwork UK has submitted bids for DWP’s ESF for Families with Multiple Problems contract in Cornwall and the South West. In advance of the announcement of successful bidders in mid October, we are now seeking a highly motivated individual to shape and lead a team of staff responsible for developing and managing this contract, including the development of systems and processes to manage the programmes effectively.

You should have experience in managing the achievement of performance targets, managing a supply chain and providing reports to funders and other partners.

You will have at least four years’ experience in programme/contract management of government funded provision – preferably DWP or Local Authority provision - including managing programmes in relation to business plan objectives and have a proven track record of partnership and stakeholder relationship management and development

Proven organisational skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential and you will have experience of supporting and developing staff.

For an informal chat, please contact Dawn Peace, Head of Programmes on 0121 237 5829 or 07802 930829

Closing date for applications: Monday 10 October 2011 at 12 noon

Interviews: week commencing 17 October 2011

For Immediate Start

Completed applications to be returned to recruitment@groundwork.org.uk