Outreach Strategic Programme Manager

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If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and play a key role in shaping the future direction of St. Michael’s Fellowship, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter to Oretha Wofford, CEO:oretha@stmichaelsfellowship.org.uk outlining:

• How your skills and experience meet the requirements set out in the Job Description and PersonSpecification.

• How your career aspirations align with the aims of this role and with the values of St. Michael’s Fellowship.

• What you would bring to the position — both in terms of professional expertise and personal approach.

Your cover letter should demonstrate a clear understanding of the Strategic Programme Manager’s purpose and impact, and show how you would contribute to driving innovation, quality, and collaboration across our services.

St. Michael’s Fellowship is a long-established charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through relationship-based, evidence-informed interventions. We work alongside parents and professionals to strengthen family life, reduce inequalities, and create opportunities for lasting change.

We are seeking an exceptional Strategic Outreach Programme Manager to lead and grow our Outreach service- a dynamic programme providing high-quality, community-based support to families facing complex challenges.

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership role, providing both strategic direction and operational oversight. You’ll lead a talented team of Outreach Managers and Practitioners, ensuring our work with families is safe, impactful, and rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and systemic practice.

Your remit will include shaping service strategy, building external partnerships, and ensuring the sustainability and visibility of the Outreach programme. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and senior leadership team to develop new service models, strengthen relationships with commissioners and funders, and embed a culture of learning and reflective practice.

About you

We’re looking for an inspiring leader with a strong background in children’s social care, family support, or related community services. You will bring:

• Significant experience in strategic and operational management within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• A deep understanding of safeguarding, family intervention models, and systemic inequalities.
• Confidence in building partnerships with commissioners, funders, and community stakeholders.
• A proven ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and deliver measurable impact.
• A personal commitment to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice, and to creating equitable opportunities for all families.

Why join us?

At St. Michael’s Fellowship, you’ll join a compassionate, values-driven organisation that believes in meaningful, relational work with families. You’ll have the opportunity to influence practice and policy, shape the future of our Outreach services, and contribute to real and lasting change for children.

To apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your suitability for the role to oretha@stmichaelsfellowship.org.uk

Closing date: Nov. 19, 2025 5PM
Interviews: Nov. 25th & 26th 2025

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact oretha@stmichaelsfellowship.org.uk