Do you have experience of leading high value government funded contracts?Have you managed directly, and in a matrix fashion, large teams on delivery of a large complicated programme? Are you used to being the main relationship manager to the funder?Are you after a strategic senior programmes opportunity that still sees you remain hands on with the delivery?An established professional body has a unique opportunity to join them in managing an already running large complex programme in a collaborative working environment. As the Programmes Director (Government contracts) you will be accountable for delivery of a multi-million pound contract to support providers to prepare them for successful delivery and provision scale up. The role involves leading one team directly including providing strategic and operational direction and oversight to other teams across the organisation involved in the contract delivery. The role is the key point of contact for the government funder.This is considered part of the organisation s leadership team, and you will also find yourself contributing to bid proposal development. You will be accountable for budget spend, forecasting and month on month spend. As the Programmes Director it is essential that you act swiftly and decisively on any issues or challenges. Oversee the development of reporting that meets contractual obligations and demonstrates effective programme management. This will be an initial 12 month contract.Salary: £75,150Benefits ..... full job details .....