Head of Programmes
Our Head of Programmes will bring the clinical leadership for the day-to-day development, management and delivery of Kentown programmes of work.
In this role you will build and facilitate strong working relationships with our programme partners. You will support growth in relationships amongst professionals across the sector to strengthen opportunities for children’s community palliative care services and professionals to share knowledge, innovative practice and research.
By building strong relationships with professionals, services, networks and partner organisations (statutory and voluntary sector) you will extend the reach and influence of Kentown Support’s brand across the palliative care sector and influence the way in which children’s community palliative care develops.
We are building a compassionate and high performing organisation at Kentown Support. We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and collaborative colleague who has both a passion for their work and the difference it can make to children and their families. This is a rare opportunity to join an incredible charity at the beginning of its journey.
With the privilege of starting a new organisation is the ability to define the way in which we work. We are creating an environment based on trust and integrity with everyone’s wellbeing at the of core of its success. More traditionally, Kentown Support also offers 25 days’ holiday (pro rata) with an additional day off in your birthday month, 2 paid volunteering days (pro rata), an employee assistance program (including death in service) and 6.5% employer’s contribution to our workplace pension.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email enquiries@kentownsupport.org.uk to arrange a convenient time.
You can download a copy of this job advertisement here. You can also download a full job description here.
If you would like to apply for this role, please send the following:
- An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional qualifications, and contact details; and
- A supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification in the role description and outlining why you want to work at Kentown Support (no more than 2 sides of A4 please)
Please submit your completed application to enquiries@kentownsupport.org.uk by midnight on Sunday 27th July.
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 27th July
First Interview: Monday 11th and Tuesday 19th August on Teams
Second Interview: Monday 8th September in person
(Exact date and venue to be decided with candidates)