Strategy & Programme Manager (Child Poverty) - NAY14398

Job Summary

Temporary Until 31 March 2026

Interview Date: 22nd October 2024

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategy and Programme Manager to lead a new Child Poverty Strategy Team within the Education Service of North Ayrshire Council. The successful candidate will become an important member of North Ayrshire’s Tackling Child Poverty and Cost of Living Board with a critical role in progressing and mobilising support through the key strategic drivers of child poverty. You will be responsible for North Ayrshire’s Child Poverty Strategy with a key role in devising and delivering on a programme of change initiatives that deliver impact across North Ayrshire. Please feel free to contact Sam Anson (Executive Director – Education) at samanson@north-ayrshire.gov.uk should you wish to discuss this role. 

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Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

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Additional Information

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Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

Agile – 100% of time spent working agile (flexibly) and interacting with others. Able to work at home, office or multiple locations. May be required to attend office on set days/rota basis as the role requires.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: Agile More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide: Workstyles. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.