Do you want to work for a dynamic, creative, fast-paced charity? At Action Together we see the amazing things people achieve when they work together to make the lives of others better. If you share our values: believe it’s possible, strengthen others, and be true, we’d love you to consider joining our team. Head of Programme – Spaces of Hope and Connection The role Thanks to National Lottery players, 10GM, on behalf of Greater Manchester Live Well, will receive £16.5 million over four years from The National Lottery Community Fund, the UK’s largest community funder. This investment in Live Well Spaces of Hope and Connection will create a network of 100+ inclusive, community-led and owned spaces across Greater Manchester where people can meet, belong and find everyday support. The Head of Programme will lead and oversee delivery of this large-scale, multi-partner strategic lottery programme, ensuring delivery through funded partners is aligned to the programme’s mission, vision and values, while maintaining strong programme management, compliance and delivery of agreed outcomes. Working in close partnership with the Strategic Director of 10GM, this role provides senior operational leadership—translating mission, vision and values into clear delivery plans, pace, coordination and assurance across the full programme lifecycle. The ideal candidate We are looking for a values‑driven programme leader with experience delivering complex, large-scale programmes through partnerships and/or multi‑stakeholder delivery models. You can translate strategic priorities into clear, accountable delivery plans that balance funder requirements with flexible, community‑led approaches. You will bring strong governance, budget and risk management skills, and are confident working across the VCSE, public sector and communities. Equity and social justice are central to how you work. You have experience embedding inclusive, community‑led approaches, using evidence and learning to reduce inequalities and improve impact. Comfortable with complexity and ambiguity, you communicate clearly, build trusted relationships, and lead teams with a learning‑led, collaborative mindset. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At Action Together we value diversity, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. Safeguarding Action Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We expect all of our employees to demonstrate this commitment. Right to work We do not hold a Sponsor License and are unable to accept applications which require sponsorship to work in the UK. Please note, the successful candidates will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A positive Disclosure of Offences will not automatically bar an applicant from being appointed and suitable applicants will not be refused employment because of offences that are not relevant. Key information

Employer: Action Together CIO Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside Role Type: Fixed term Salary: NJC PO3 SP34-35 Working Hours: Full-Time

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Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 12:00pm Closing Time: 9am Contact Name: HR Team Contact Information: 0161 339 2345 Employee Benefits: Flexible working in practice (e.g., flexibility around start/finish times and the ability to balance office, home and community-based working, subject to role requirements)A commitment to reasonable adjustments and access support throughout recruitment and employment—please tell us what you need and we will work with you to put it in placeAn inclusive working culture with ongoing learning (including equity, anti-discrimination and cultural awareness) and support to do your best workMembership of SimplyHealth which pays a contribution towards the costs of visiting the dentist, opticians, and physiotherapy as well as access to counselling servicesOngoing professional developmentCycle and tech loan schemes26 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service up to 31 days per year) plus bank holidaysEmployer Supported VolunteeringPension scheme - with 6% employer contribution Flexible Working Options: Flexitime, Compressed hours Working Pattern Details: Monday - Friday (some evening and weekend work may be required) Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes

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