Programme Delivery Manager

About us

CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.

Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feel understood and empowered to be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:

Acceptance We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.

Support We are supportive, caring and kind.

Community We connect people and build community.

Trust We earn trust and create safety.

Communication We listen to others and communicate honestly.

We are excited to announce that in September we are opening two new clubs in Bromley borough (location to be confirmed). One club will be for Juniors (4-8 years) and one club for Seniors (12-16 years). We are seeking a Programme Delivery Manager to manage these new clubs.

About the role

Working with the Head of Programmes and Services to design and implement CASPA s service delivery programmes in line with CASPA s charitable objectives and strategic aims.

A Programme Delivery Manager (PDM) is responsible for managing supervisors, support workers and volunteers. PDMs ensure members developmental needs are central to all activity planning and delivery and are responsible for building and managing community partnerships. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing, planning and implementing programmes in line with our strategic aims.

• Manage and track programme and activity budgets, ensuring value for money and efficient allocation of funds.

• Champion member engagement and work with staff to identify needs in our programme and service portfolio.

• Safeguarding responsibilities including first point of contact as required, managing safeguarding records and provide safeguarding guidance to staff and volunteers.

Salary Band: £ 12,958.40 - £13,293.28 per annum
Contract Type: 1-year fixed term

Working Pattern: 14 hours per week. Weekday(s) late afternoons and evenings. School holidays mornings and afternoons. Weekend trips.

Location: Bromley based location

Potential attendance may be required at events and meetings outside regular working hours on an ad hoc basis.

About you
You are creative and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills. You are self-motivated, able to take initiative and have good interpersonal skills. You will have experience of working with young people, particularly those who are vulnerable, challenging, or have special needs.

You are also someone who shares our way of working:

Committed We are committed to CASPA s mission and our work.

Learning We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and support others to grow.

Proactive We take action, problem solve and muck in where needed.

Organised We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.

Optimistic We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic Pride.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.

How to apply

If you are keen to join us at CASPA and believe you have what it takes to be a Programme Delivery Manager, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully.

This will give you more information about what is required for the different roles. It also includes a person specification.

Please apply with:

• your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;

• a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:

• your motivation for the role

• your motivation for working for us

• your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.

(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).

You will also need to complete our application form which is on our CASPA website.

The safety and welfare of our members is paramount, and all these posts will be subject to satisfactory reference and a full DBS check. We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you do not want CASPA to retain your CV and personal information after the recruitment campaign closes, please let us know when you apply.