Head of Restart Programme

Job Title: Head of Restart Programme Location: Aylesbury Contract: Fixed term until June 2028 Salary: 45,000 + OTE The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Restart Programme to lead the delivery of their Government-funded Restart contract, supporting unemployed Universal Credit claimants into sustainable employment across the Aylesbury Vale area. Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Restart Programme will have overall responsibility for contract performance, ensuring all KPIs, quality standards and contractual requirements are achieved while leading a high-performing team. You will provide strategic leadership, manage operational performance and finances, build strong stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvement to deliver outstanding outcomes. Job Details Essential Experience Management qualification. Minimum five years'' senior contract management experience. Proven leadership of high-performing, target-driven teams. Experience managing contractual KPIs and operational performance. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Experience delivering Government-funded employability or welfare-to-work programmes. Desirable Recruitment sector experience. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the Restart delivery team. Ensure contractual, financial and operational performance targets are achieved. Monitor KPIs, quality, compliance and participant outcomes. Manage budgets, performance reporting and contract data. ..... full job details .....