To develop and grow the team, we’re always looking for new people to join us in inspiring the next generation of young people.
Programme Manager
London Office based, or home based with travel as required
Permanent
Full Time – 37.5 hours a week
£31,000 to £34,000 pa
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.
This important programme management role is the driving force in the implementation and delivery of Money Heroes, our largest financial capability programme for teachers, children and parents (www.moneyheroes.org.uk). This is a complex and wide-ranging programme, with multiple competing workstreams and a number of high-profile partners and stakeholders, including funders and digital/design agencies. The role also carries line management responsibilities for two direct reports.
We are seeking an individual with a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands across a busy multi-faceted programme. A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships is crucial. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with web and digital developers would be a distinct advantage.
The Programme Manager will be operationally, politically and commercially astute, with considerable operational and financial skills, and should be able to demonstrate their success in complex project management alongside an understanding of the challenges that face educational settings.
They will have the ability to think strategically and analytically, and be able to make quick and appropriate decisions to ensure the continuity of the project. A previous track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is critical.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (up to two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected] by no later than midday on Friday 6th August 2021. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and may shortlist before the closing date.
Interviews will take place either in person or via Microsoft Teams w/c 9th August.
Senior Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)
London Office based, or home based with travel as required.
12 Month Maternity Cover
Full Time – 37.5 hours a week
£36,000 – £40,000
Each year, Young Enterprise helps thousands of young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we give young people the opportunities and experiences to discover who they are and what they’re good at.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast moving, youth focused, charity and play a pivotal role in the development of our flagship Company Programme. We are looking for an experienced, creative and proactive individual to join Young Enterprise as maternity cover for the Senior Programme Manager on a temporary basis for 12 months, ideally starting from late September 2021.
The role is responsible for the management of the Young Enterprise Company Style programmes (currently Company, Team and Start Up) ensuring they are set up to be delivered smoothly provide maximum impact, and continue to develop to best meet the needs of young people.
Over the next 12 months the Senior Programme Manager will lead on the exciting re-development of Company Programme building on initial research findings to improve the supporting digital infrastructure, embed ongoing learning and reflection, and ensure that the programme is contributing to YE’s organisational Theory of Change.
The Senior Programme Manager will also support a small team of Programme and Support Managers with the day to day delivery and support of their allocated programmes ensuring that the content for all in school delivered programmes are engaging, relevant and up to date for their intended audiences.
We are seeking an individual with a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function. A successful track record of building strong internal and external relationships is crucial. An understanding of education and school centred programmes, plus experience working with web and digital developers would be a distinct advantage.
Reporting to the Head of Programmes and Services, this role will provide a high level of education sector expertise to support the ongoing development of current programmes as well as new initiatives within enterprise education and direct delivery.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (up to two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification to [email protected] by no later than midday on Monday 2nd August 2021. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will take place via Teams w/c 8th August.
Position: Area Manager for South London
Salary: £23,500 – £27,000 (pro rata)
Contracted hours – 0.6 FTE
Duration: Fixed term until 1st August 2022 in the first instance
Reporting to: Regional Manager for London & South East
Location: Home based with significant travel throughout south London
Start date: 1st September 2021
Young Enterprise is a national charity. We motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. We are looking for an Area Manager with experience of working with young people to develop employability skills through delivering enterprise and financial education programmes in schools, colleges or universities. The Area Manager will be tasked to actively promote Young Enterprise programmes throughout South London, and identify sources of income to support the programmes. The role will also involve working with local employers to support our programmes, therefore experience of recruitment, training and onboard of volunteers from community and/ or corporate sources would be highly advantageous.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Spec attached to [email protected] by Midday on the 30th July.
Interviews will take place with Mike Anderson (Regional Manager for London & South East) and Claire Dever (Operations Director) via MS Teams on Tuesday 10th August.
We are looking to expand our team of self-employed freelance specialist education consultants to support our programmes and services across England and Wales. Freelance Consultants can be contracted to deliver financial and/or enterprise education Continuing Professional Development training to teachers, develop teaching resources and materials, and provide bespoke support to Centres of Excellence.
We are seeking individuals with direct experience of the education sector in England and Wales, with a very good understanding of the issues affecting change and of how to influence what is taught in schools. A successful track record in developing teaching materials, and delivering and evaluating training, advice and consultancy in an educational context is essential. Consultants are expected to complete all paperwork and records as required by the organisation and to monitor, evaluate and track progress in line with contracted requirements.
These positions will be available on a self-employed contracted basis as required and are home based requiring travel, please note that we require all freelance education consultants to provide evidence of their self-employed status and to hold public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Please email [email protected] with your completed application form and CV if you wish to be considered.
