DADvocate Programme Manager

Job purpose To lead and manage the DadVocates project, a four-year National Lottery-funded programme training volunteer young dads as peer advocates for young fathers in children''s social care proceedings; delivering professional training to social workers; and working towards the embedding of father-inclusive practice across children''s social care teams in five local authorities. Hours - Full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with some evening and weekend working expected to meet the needs of the project Location - Hybrid, with travel across the North East required and activity based in Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Gateshead/Newcastle and County Durham Key responsibilities 1. Project management • Take day-to-day responsibility for the management and delivery of the DadVocates project across all strands of activity • Manage the project budget, monitor expenditure and liaise with the CEO and Finance Officer • Update and maintain NEYDL''s Evaluation Framework with DadVocates-specific indicators and methodologies within the first two months of the project start date • Ensure the project meets its funder milestones and KPIs, maintaining accurate records of outputs and outcomes • Produce quarterly progress reports for internal review and contribute to annual funder reports • Commission and manage the external evaluator for the four-year evaluation • Identify and escalate risks and challenges to the CEO, recommending solutions 2. Steering Committee • Chair and ..... full job details .....