Job Introduction We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all. This role has a starting salary of £42,958 per annum based on a 36 hours week. This is a FTC/ Secondment until 31/03/2028. We have a great opportunity to join our Holiday Activities with Food (HAF) team as Holiday Activity Programme Manager . We support hybrid working with the right balance. We come together in person for 2 days per week on average (40% of the working week) and support working from home the rest of the time. Our Offer to You 26 days’ holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years’ service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer’s leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. About The Role The role will oversee the delivery of a comprehensive Holiday Activities with Food programme across Surrey - planning delivery of and procuring meaningful holiday activity provision, including physical and other cultural activity, as well as a food element for children eligible for Free School Meal provision during main school holiday periods (Easter, Summer, Christmas). The role will have day-to-day operational management of the existing HAF programme in Surrey including: team management and staff task deployment; day-to-day budget monitoring; KPI reporting; steering group liaison; and line management of project officers. Delivering a successful HAF programme is a fundamental part of the Active Surrey team’s strategic objectives – helping to tackle inactivity and inequalities in Surrey. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours : Experience of managing large-scale, complex, multi-dimensional programmes/projects Experience of successful partnership working, particularly with voluntary and private sector organisations. Good knowledge of current best practice relating to holiday activity provision. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: How would you support the holiday play sector to change their practise to be more inclusive of under-represented groups of children? What experience do you have of quality assurance, and how would you ensure that all our HAF provision is of a high standard? Describe your experience of managing budgets, what tools and techniques do you use to help you with this? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/07/2026 with interviews planned to follow. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. Local Government Organisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we’re committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

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