Head of Programmes and Projects

Organisation: Active Humber
Salary: £38,000 per year
Location: Hybrid working. You will be expected to attend our workspace in Hessle (HU13), at least once a week.
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 10 June 2025
Interview date: 23 June 2025
Job Description: Active Humber is committed to promoting physical activity and sports across the Humber region. Our vision for the Humber is that it is a place where everyone, every day is physically active.

Are you a strategic leader passionate about sport, health, and community development? Do you thrive in managing dynamic teams, leading impactful programmes, and fostering strong partnerships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Head of Programmes and Projects to lead a talented team and drive forward our strategic aims. This exciting new role will support the delivery of our vision by overseeing key programs and partnerships. Key to the role is building and maintaining strategic partnerships with stakeholders, including Local Authorities, sports and community organisations, and funding bodies.

You will lead, motivate and manage our development team to deliver on strategic priorities and oversee projects and programmes focused on children, adults, disability, equality, and long-term health conditions. You will also act as our organisational lead for safeguarding and welfare, ensuring high standards and compliance.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in project and team management within the sports, physical activity, or public health sectors. This will be complemented by strong strategic thinking skills and the ability to deliver long-term plans and initiatives. Excellent communication skills are essential, as both a line manager and to build successful relationships with external and internal partners.

Most importantly we require a leader who is passionate about making a difference, a great team player and is committed to our vision and values.

We offer hybrid working for a better work-life balance, along with a generous annual leave allowance. You will be expected to attend our workspace in Hessle, at least once a week.

For more information about the role, the job description and the hybrid working arrangements we have in place, please visit our website for a job pack.

Active Humber is an equal opportunities employer.
How to apply: For more information about the role, the job description and the hybrid working arrangements we have in place, please visit our website for a job pack: www.activehumber.co.uk/vacancies Closing date: Tuesday 10th June 2025 (5pm) Interviews: 23rd June 2025 at the Aura Centre