About this role
Annual salary: up to £60,000.00Mobilisation Programme Manager Location: HomeworkerSalary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus £4,800 car allowanceContract: 3-month Fixed Term Contract with possible extension subject to contract winThis is a key mobilisation role supporting the successful implementation of the Support for Victims of Modern Slavery (SVMS) contract. The Home Office is due to award the contract in August. Working closely with the Mobilisation Director, you will play a central role in ensuring the service is fully mobilised and ready for Operational Service Commencement, and that delivery in the early months is safe, compliant and effective.You will provide programme-level leadership across mobilisation workstreams, ensuring contractual commitments are translated into operational reality.
The role requires strong project and programme management capability, confident stakeholder engagement and the ability to drive delivery at pace in a complex public sector environment.Provide programme-level leadership and coordination across mobilisation workstreamsOwn and manage the SVMS Implementation Plan and related documentationDevelop and maintain programme plans, dependency maps, risk logs and assurance productsApply project and programme management best practice across planning, scheduling, financial management and reportingDrive delivery against mobilisation milestones, managing risks, issues, dependencies and opportunitiesCoordinate mobilisation assurance activity including readiness checklists and evidence packsManage and engage supply partners and key stakeholders across regional and specialist deliverySupport mobilisation readiness across supply partnersProvide timely and accurate reporting to the Mobilisation Director, Mears senior leadership team and the AuthorityEnsure safeguarding, quality and compliance
Requirements
are embedded from day oneSupport the controlled transition from mobilisation into business as usualPromote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and trauma-informed, user-focused deliveryKey Criteria:Strong background in project management with experience of implementationExperience of establishing, managing and maintaining project plansProven experience overseeing and tracking the implementation of new processes, systems and solutionsExperience of working to deadlines and monitoring performanceStrong stakeholder and people management skillsExperience of working with public sector clientsExperience of working with supply chain partnersExcellent organisation, planning and critical path management skillsHighly analytical with strong attention to detailArticulate and confident communicatorAbility to hold others to accountFlexible approach to workload and prioritiesStrong problem-solving capabilityFull UK driving license
Benefits
we can offer you25 days annual leave plus bank holidays prorataAnnual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.Family friendly policies3x Life assuranceFamily private Medical50% PHIAll our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility.
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