Project Manager

Location: Splash SureStart - Craigavon/Lurgan

Hours: 37 hours

Tenure: Permanent

Salary: NJC Scale, Point 38-43 (£47,754-£52,805) per annum pro rata

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful impact in early childhood education? Do you believe in the power of play to unlock potential? Be part of our team and help shape the futures of children by fostering growth and learning through purposeful opportunities.

At Early Years, we are committed to fostering growth for both the children and our staff. Joining means an opportunity to enhance your skills, make a meaningful difference, and collaborate with a team that upholds dedication, compassion, and excellence in early years care and education.

In return, Early Years provides a comprehensive rewards package, including a competitive salary, 38 days of annual leave (pro-rata), inclusive of statutory/public holidays, a contributory pension scheme, options to purchase additional leave, and access to healthcare schemes.

The role

As Splash SureStart Project Manager you will be responsible for leading and managing the Splash SureStart initiative, providing vision to, and direction for, the programme and ensure its ongoing development.

The post holder will continue to develop and sustain cooperative working arrangements with the SureStart Management Board, SureStart staff, partner organisations, other service providers and parents to achieve the outcomes set out in the SureStart Business Plan. They will ensure that high quality services which meet the needs of children under four and their families are planned and delivered effectively.

We're looking for people who:

At the closing date have:

Essential criteria

At the closing date applicants, must have:

1. A degree level qualification or equivalent in the field of Social Work or Health or Business Management or Community Development or Early Years Care and Education.
2. Three years’ experience in effectively leading and managing staff to achieve strategic outcomes within timescales and budget.
3. Experience of strategic development and implementation at middle/senior management level including management of significant change.
4. A full current driving licence enabling the holder to drive in NI and have the use of vehicle for official purpose OR have access to a form of transport that will enable the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Desirable criteria

1. Post graduate level qualification.

To find out more about the role and to apply, visit our website by clicking here.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday 28 May 2025.

For shortlisted applicants it is anticipated that assessments and interviews will take place on Monday 9 June 2025.

A reserve list may be held for a period of up to six months for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via email.

Should you need to contact us, please use the following methods:

Email: monitoringofficer@early-years.org

Phone: 028 9038 7905

Early Years is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing flexible friendly working conditions. As Protestants and males are currently known to be under-represented in the Organisation, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.