Programme Manager London Tobacco Alliance and Stop Smoking London
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About The Role
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The London Tobacco Alliance (LTA) is the key partnership organisation across London, bringing together key partners form across the city. Its delivery arm is Stop Smoking London (SSL) which provides evidence-based information and support to people who smoke in London. These are both pan-London programmes under the umbrella of the London Directors of Public Health. The Programme Manager is a key role in supporting both operational delivery and relationship with partner organisations for the programmes. It is hosted within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets on behalf of all 33 London boroughs.
We are looking for someone to join our small dynamic team to help us deliver our work programme to achieve our aim of making London Smoke Free by 2030.
In this role, you will:
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Provide effective programme management, planning, monitoring and delivering high quality outputs around the smoking and the public health agenda to ensure programme delivery. This includes supporting key meetings including the LTA Board, London Tobacco Control Network and London Smoke Free Councillor Network
- Commission and manage external suppliers across a range of areas to support the programme, monitoring and reporting on progress using business processes effectively
- Liaise with 33 London boroughs to facilitate engagement with the programme including dissemination of key outputs and monitoring of budget and finances
- Work closely with the Programme Director and Stakeholder Manager to support existing and develop new strategic partnerships to deliver programme aims
About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:-
Highly effective organisational skills to support working across a complex programme to ensure delivery
- Excellent communication and collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse partners at all levels ranging from individual Londoners up to board level
- The ability to think strategically within a complex landscape as well as deliver operational goals
Our Benefits
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Competitive salary
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Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
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Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
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Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
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Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
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Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.
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About Tower Hamlets
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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.
Salary range
- £56,154 - £59,394 per year