Our Forward Together project, funded through the National Lottery Community Fund, works with 3 regions to connect with local stakeholders, develop a regional Community of Practice, facilitate meetings, agree and implement actions and link to the established Challenging Behaviour National Strategy group (CB NSG). We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Forward Together Project Manager, with experience of best practice, key policy and the issues affecting children and/or adults with learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging, to lead the final year of this project.
You will:
- Work with key leaders, families and professionals in Manchester and Salford, the Black Country and Kent and Medway to deliver CBF and project objectives
- Manage and support family carer project workers in the 3 local areas and to promote lived experience to influence policy and practice.
- Ensure findings of the project encourage local action in the 3 areas and national action via our CB-NSG
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 FTE
Location: CBF office, Chatham (5 min walk from Chatham train station). Remote/Hybrid Working will be considered.
Travel: Travel across the UK is required
Contract: Fixed term to 31st March 2027
How to Apply
Please read the following documents:
Role Description – Forward Together Project Manager
Person Specification – Forward Together Project Manager
To submit an application please email recruitment@thecbf.org.uk with the subject ‘Forward Together Project Manager Application’. You should include your CV and a covering letter (maximum of two A4 sides) explaining why you are applying, how you meet the person specification, and what you would bring to our charity.
Application Deadline
Rolling application but please apply by 21st April for interview date of 23rd April and please state if you are unavailable for this date.
Additional information
The role requires:
- Occasional travel across the UK for meetings and events, which may involve some overnight stays
- The ability to work at the office in Chatham when required, as agreed with the CEO
- This role requires a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- To fulfil this role, you must have the right to work in the UK
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