Programme Manager

Working hours: 38.5 hours per week

Interview Date: To be confirmed

"I enjoy working with young people and want to make a difference. I would like the people I work with to feel that they are heard and that they are important"

'There is a real opportunity to impact the rest of their lives, and I see immense hope in this.' 

'It is interesting and no two days are the same, some are good some are bad, some are funny some are sad. It is nice to be part of someone's story as they move through the worst period to hopefully something more constructive.'  

Do you want to create real change in the lives of vulnerable people? If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to lead a team to provide innovative support to local young people, this role could be for you.

The Salvation Army’s Homelessness Services at Kings Ripton Court Lifehouse in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire is seeking a Programme Manager/ Team Leader who can inspire, shape services, and champion individuals experiencing homelessness.

Your Opportunity to Lead Change; We’re looking for a Programme Manager/Team Leader who will play a key role in driving our transformative homelessness services. You’ll lead and co-ordinate high-quality, client-focused support that empowers people and creates meaningful, positive outcomes. Guided by our strategic vision, you’ll champion choice, control, and genuine engagement at every stage of the support journey.

Examples of this are:

• Line managing a team of support staff
• Reviewing the quality of support and safety plans for our young people, etc

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 will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: Enhanced with barred list Child and Adult Workforce DBS Disclosure) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found