Programme Director - EnAble; EA One Replacement

Programme Director - EnAble (EA One Replacement) (Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office Other Locations :

Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office, Armagh-Armagh-Armagh Office, Antrim-Ballymena-Ballee Centre, Tyrone-Omagh-Omagh Office Contract Type :
Fixed-Term/Secondment opportunity (May be subject to extension or may be reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 30 June 2029

Status :
Full-Time Hours per Week :
The normal hours of work are 36 per week.

Working Pattern :
Monday
- Friday The post-holder will be required to work flexibly in order to successfully carry out the duties of the role.

Grade/Scale :
Assistant Director | £80,581 - £88,908 per annum. Progression through the salary scale will be dependent upon satisfactory performance and linked to a performance management framework for Directors and Assistant Directors Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) : TBCAdditional Information:
Base location to be discussed and agreed with the Chief Finance Officer. As the role carries regional responsibility, travel across Northern Ireland (and on occasion further afield) will be required in order to attend meetings and fulfill the full range of duties and responsibilities. The successful candidate can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to:

Chief Finance Officer Programme Directors are responsible for working flexibly and collaboratively with the Chief Executive and Chief Officers to provide corporate leadership to the Education Authority (EA), particularly in relation to progressing EA’s improvement journey and ensuring corporate alignment across the organisation.

These are challenging roles requiring proven skills in leading and working collaboratively with others to lead and ensure delivery of programmes that improve outcomes for children and young people.

CORPORATE LEADERSHIPIn this context, the roles have responsibility for the following.

Collectively as part of the Senior Leadership Team, optimising business structures, harnessing strengths and making EA a great place to work.

Leading and driving delivery of assigned programmes, projects and services.

Working towards EA’s long-term, improvement ambitions, ensuring that resources, delivery models, governance and organisational structure is aligned with its vision, purpose and strategic goals.

Supporting Chief Officers, and working collectively with other Directors, to align, agree and progress corporate priorities.

Focusing on corporate leadership duties and empowering teams, individuals and schools to focus on operational excellence.

Monitoring performance and outcomes, driving continuous improvement and implementing innovative change at pace where required to improve outcomes.

Ensuring that EA lives within its annual budget allocation from the Department of Education.

Working in partnership with staff and stakeholders including partners across the education sector, governing bodies, school leaders, trade unions, elected representatives, other related agencies, the media and the public.

Ensuring that EA adheres to relevant legislation and standards.

Ensuring that delivery is shaped by service user input.

Advising the Department of Education on policy issues and contribute to policy reviews.

The above responsibilities apply to all postholders. Whilst you may be initially assigned to a specific portfolio/programme and directorate, this may change according to business need or priorities. This will provide personal development opportunities for a wide-ranging and varied career and enable strategic leadership skills and experience to be maximised.

Key Areas of Focus The Programme Director holds the following high-level responsibilities, along with overall leadership for the programme, fostering a culture of improvement and engagement.

Corporate Leadership and Planning. Providing leadership, fostering a culture of improvement, collaboration and engagement.

Establishment, leadership and management of the programme through to the delivery and realisation of benefits in line with agreed programme goals, resources and governance arrangements.…