Job Description

Working hours:

38.5 hours per week

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Are you passionate about making a difference for vulnerable people?

Do you have the drive and experience to lead innovative support programmes and manage a dedicated team?

The Salvation Army's Homelessness Services Kings Ripton Court Lifehouse based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire is looking for a dynamic

Programme Manager

to join our mission-driven team.

Your Opportunity to Lead Change:

As Programme Manager this position is central to the success of our transformative services. Within this role you will co-ordinate and deliver high-quality, client-focused support designed to empower our service users and foster positive outcomes. Working within our strategic vision, you will champion client choice, control, and engagement at every level of service provision.

What you'll do;

Lead the delivery of innovative, high-quality support programmes that prioritise client choice and wellbeing. Manage and motivate a team of support staff-providing guidance, coaching, and professional development. Ensure effective case management, maintain accurate client records, and drive positive multi-agency collaboration. Monitor service quality, meet contractual and organisational requirements, and support the Service Manager. Represent The Salvation Army at local events and establish strong networks with external and internal stakeholders. Promote and support the involvement of the Chaplain within programmes (where applicable). Oversee financial controls, income, and debt management within the service budget. Deputise for the Service Manager as needed.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a compassionate and bold team dedicated to integrity, accountability, passion, and respect. Work in a trauma-informed, strength-based environment where your leadership drives real transformation. Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, mission-led organisation.

Ready to champion positive change? Bring your leadership, compassion, and vision to The Salvation Army and help shape brighter futures.

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and Enhanced with the barred list child and adult workforce

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click

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and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.