Job Description

Title:

Discovery Development & Support Manager

Reports to:

Senior Programme Design Manager

Direct Reports:

None

Key Relationships:

DDP (Data, Design & Partnerships) colleagues, local Programme delivery teams, Fundraising, Finance and Comms teams

Contract type:

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Monday- Friday (Part time 4 days per week 30 hrs considered)

Location:

Based in the West Midlands. Regular travel to our programmes in the West Midlands area, with occasional travel to the North West and other programmes areas.

Salary:

Grade 2 40,736 - 44,056 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Role Summary

We are seeking a proactive self starter with excellent organisational and communication skills to join on an initial 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Senior Programme Design Manager, the Discovery Development & Support Manager will take a leading role in embedding our Discovery process into developing programmes in the West Midlands region. Through Discovery, we bring together residents, professionals and decision makers to co-design a programme that is bespoke to the needs of the local community. Working closely with local teams and stakeholders, you will utilise our Discovery framework to support the development of new programmes, using learning & insight gained to enhance our approach to developing programmes that improve the life chances of children and young people.

Key Objectives of this role include;

Collaborate with local programme teams and stakeholders, utilising our Discovery frameworks to carry out our Discovery process and develop new programmes in the West Midlands region Lead on embedding and updating Right to Succeed's Pre-Discovery & Discovery processes Embed best practice and approaches into other programmes in Pre-Discovery & Discovery Lead on collating and sharing insight gained from local programmes to develop our frameworks, policies, processes and tools

Key Responsibilities

Embed Discovery processes into developing Programmes across the West Midlands region

Provide expert guidance and support to local Programme teams and stakeholders on areas such as community consultation, research methods, asset mapping, stakeholder engagement, co-production methods and theory of change / programme development to create a common agenda Utilise the Discovery framework to develop programmes to enhance the life chances of children & young people within our areas, embedding place-based change principles Lead on providing expertise and support on our approach to Discovery, drawing learning from active processes and programmes to further support future Discovery programmes across Right to Succeed Ensure that local community voice is embedded into the Discovery process Coordinate and mobilise core functions, such as Data, Partnerships, Fundraising, Finance & Communications, to support the development of insight for new programmes in line with our Discovery framework Support completion of the Discovery report for dissemination internally and externally Support the induction of incoming Programme team members, sharing local insight and context Support Programme teams with Pre-Discovery / Discovery activities as required

Support the development of internal policies, processes and tools

Build knowledge of themes and places to support development both locally and for our wider networks of communities to support future activity within and outside the West Midlands area Lead on utilising learning from our programmes in Discovery to enhance our processes, policies and tools across Right to Succeed Embed learning from other programmes to enhance our approach to Discovery Develop our understanding of local, regional and national policies in place to support our understanding of those that may impact our work locally and across other areas Support the development of a research & evidence base to enhance our central knowledge of thematic areas of focus aligned to themes included within the Indices of Multiple Deprivation.
Please note that the critical responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Person Specification

Experience required (essential)

Collaborating with local teams and stakeholders to develop and implement new programmes, particularly utilising established frameworks Managing multiple project actions with conflicting deadlines Collating and sharing insights from local programmes to refine organisational policies, processes, and tools. Experience coordinating various internal functions to support programme development Experience in building knowledge of thematic areas, understanding local/regional/national policies, and developing a research/evidence base Experience of conducting community consultation Building effective, mutually beneficial relationships Experience of working within the charity sector, preferably on outcomes related to children & young people Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders Designing structured funded projects, including the development of programme budgets, delivery plans and measurement frameworks

Experience required (desirable)

Experience of impactful programme design, innovation, quality assurance and measurement aligned to organisational goals Experience of place-based change initiatives Experience delivering and managing complex programmes

Skills & Personal Qualities (essential)

Strong ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders Excellent communication skills to provide expert guidance and support Ability to coordinate multiple functions and activities efficiently Capacity to utilise insight to enhance approaches and develop frameworks Ability to take initiative in embedding change management processes and supporting programme teams Skills in identifying and addressing challenges in programme development and implementation Ability to adapt to evolving programme needs and policy changes. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks without close supervision Ability to utilise data & insight to identify key learnings and potential opportunities Ability to work independently and as part of a team working on a larger project ensuring deliverables are completed on time and of the desired level of quality Attention to detail and ability to develop and implement quality assurance processes Proactive in approach, thinks ahead and takes initiative Adaptive to changing deadlines and challenges as they arise Ability to think creatively and problem solve; strong critical reasoning skills Ability to initiate and foster collaborative relationships with other teams in a growing organisation Commitment to RtS values and our mission for children and young people Line management, mentoring or coaching experience Unwavering determination to continuously improve and develop our work to ensure that children, young people and families have the best possible opportunity to overcome complex and cumulative disadvantage barriers
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How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by

9:00am on Thursday 20th November 2025.

Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.

Unfortunately, we can't consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.

Right to Succeed reserves the right to close this vacancy earlier without prior notice. This decision may be made for various reasons, including but not limited to changes in business needs or the identification of a suitable candidate. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk

Timetable

Applications invited by

9:00am on Thursday 20th November 2025

First Stage Interviews:

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Second Stage Interviews:

Tuesday 9th December 2025

These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,736.00-44,056.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall, WS1 1PT