Bristol Future Strategic Programme Lead

Bristol Future Strategic Programme Lead Location: City Hall College Green City Centre Bristol BS1 5TR Salary: Head of Service: £78,158 - £86,607 plus a market supplement up to 10% Full Time, Fixed Term until end March 2028. Bristol is an ambitious city for its children and young people, but too many still experience outcomes shaped by deprivation rather than potential. Our ambition is clear: to break the link between deprivation and low educational attainment and ensure every child can thrive. To deliver this, we are seeking an exceptional leader to drive the Bristol Future programme, a city-wide partnership bringing together schools, trusts, employers and civic partners to improve outcomes at scale. This is a rare opportunity to shape system-wide change in a major UK city. We welcome applications from individuals seeking either a full-time or part-time senior leadership role. We would also be open to considering this role on a secondment basis. About the Role As the Strategic Programme Lead, you will provide clear, system wide leadership for the Bristol Future programme. You will work across organisational boundaries, build strong relationships and develop the structures and conditions that enable meaningful change. The role requires someone who can bring people together around a shared vision, navigate complexity, and champion new ways of working that support long term improvement. You will also ensure the programme is underpinned by strong governance, evidence based ..... full job details .....