Young Futures Hub Programme Manager

This is an incredibly exciting time to join Tower Hamlets Youth Service. A key priority within the Tower Hamlets Council Strategic Plan is to transform and improve services for young people in the borough.  In addition, Tower Hamlets has been chosen as one of eight early adopters for the governments new Young Futures Hub programme.

We have a strong development opportunity for a Programme Manager to lead the new Young Futures Hub - a flagship, multi‑agency programme supporting young people aged 10–25 across wellbeing, crime prevention and skills development.

This key strategic role is a unique opportunity to help transform outcomes for young people by coordinating high‑quality early help, targeted support and community‑based interventions. You will drive strategic leadership, operational delivery and partnership coordination across multiple agencies including health, voluntary sector, employment, and community safety.

Within this role, you will also oversee a staff team that includes a Senior Youth Worker, three Youth Support Workers and an Operational Support Officer. You will provide supervision, direction and support to ensure high‑quality practice across all workstreams. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Hub remains a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment and that effective triage and pathways are in place for young people.

You will also manage the delegated programme budget, taking responsibility for financial planning and ensuring that all expenditure aligns with strategic objectives.

Safeguarding, compliance and operational integrity will form a core part of the role. You will ensure that all work meets statutory requirements and that the Hub continuously improves through strong evaluation, data-led decision making and quality assurance frameworks.

In this pivotal role the Young Futures Hub Programme manager will:

• Provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the Young Futures Hub.
• Coordinate multi-agency partners across health, education, employment, policing and the voluntary sector.
• Lead on programme planning, delivery, risk management and performance monitoring.
• Oversee reporting to senior leadership, the YFH Board and DCMS.
• Manage a team consisting of 1 Senior Youth Worker, 3 Youth Support Workers and 1 Operational Support Officer.
• Ensure the hub operates as a safe, welcoming and accessible space for young people.
• Lead engagement with internal services across Children’s Services, Community Safety, Education and Public Health.
• Manage the delegated programme budget
• Ensure safeguarding, health & safety and compliance standards are met across all activity.
• Embed continuous improvement, quality assurance and evidence‑based practice.

Role Requirements

• Significant experience managing complex, multi-agency programmes.
• A recognised qualification in project or programme management (essential).
• Strong understanding of youth services, early help, safeguarding and risk management.
• Proven experience in partnership coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational and reporting skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and performance frameworks.

Our offer

We are committed to developing excellent managers and practitioners and making Tower Hamlets an employer of choice. If you choose to work with us, you will benefit from:

A competitive salary (£58,551 - £61,686)

• Up to 32 days annual leave rising to 36 days with 5 years continual service and 8 bank holidays
• Learning and development opportunities via my annual review scheme and supervision
• Enhanced sick pay scheme, maternity/adoption leave pay and maternity support leave
• Opportunities for agile/flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme/ Rent deposit scheme/Access to free eye tests
• Discounted gym/Costco membership
• You at Work discounts and many others

We have fantastic transport links – Tower Hamlets Town Hall is directly opposite Whitechapel Station, which is a minute away. Whitechapel is an interchange station which serves Hammersmith & City, District, Overground, with quick access to central line DLR and Jubilee lines. We also have the Crossrail Elizabeth line with links to Canary Wharf, Shenfield/Abbey Wood/Heathrow and Stratford, which is the best-connected hub in London.

Additional Information

This is a full-time post until 31st March 2027. There may be potential to extend beyond this annually until March 2029.

The role will be based in Haileybury Youth Centre.

Application Details

• Closing date: 3rd April 2026
• Interviews: April 2026

All applications should be made via our online application system; no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted.

If you require more information on the role, please contact [email protected]

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.