Economic Inactivity Programme Delivery Manager – Bury Council

• Bury
• Fixed
• £41,771 – 44,075
• Full Time
• Hybrid
• Expires 19/06/2026

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s Business and Investment Team, leading our work on employment, skills, and business engagement.
As part of the Greater Manchester Live Well movement, we are committed to supporting residents into good, sustainable employment. We are seeking an experienced Employability Programme Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of inclusive, high-quality employment programmes that make a real difference.
In this operational role, you will be responsible for programme delivery, performance, finance, and partnership working. You will work closely with employers, skills providers, health partners, voluntary and community organisations, and internal Council teams to deliver person-centred support that helps residents progress into work.
We work collaboratively through our Let’s Do It! strategy, and we are looking for someone who shares our passion for improving lives through employment and opportunity.
You will join the Place Directorate, a team committed to making Bury a great place to live, work, and visit.
Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality employability programmes aligned to funder requirements
• Manage performance, outcomes, compliance, and risk
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and financial claims
• Improve service delivery systems and processes
• Build strong partnerships across sectors

About you:
You will be an experienced programme manager with a strong track record in employability or related services. You will be confident leading delivery, managing performance, and working across partnerships to achieve results. Passionate about supporting residents into work, you will bring excellent communication, organisational skills, and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
This is a full-time role (37 hours per week).

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Tracey Flynn on 0161 253 6040.
Interviews will be held on in late June/early July 2026.