To develop and grow the team, we’re always looking for new people to join us in inspiring the next generation of young people.
Hybrid (working from our central London or Oxford office a minimum of 4 days per month)
Full-Time 37.5 hours / 5 days a week
Up to £35,000 per annum
Young Enterprise is dedicated to helping thousands of young people each year develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to succeed. Through our nationwide enterprise and financial capability programmes, we empower young people to discover who they are and what they can achieve.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, youth-focused charity and play a pivotal role in driving forward the development of resources designed to support educators and enhance the financial capability of children and young people.
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual to join Young Enterprise as the Resources Development Project Manager. The successful candidate will lead on all aspects of the resource development and Quality Mark accreditation services, ensuring high standards and efficient project management from inception to completion.
About the Role
The Resources Development Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple resource development projects, from drafting high-quality funding proposals to managing content creation, working with expert authors, design agencies, and coordinating evaluation processes. The role involves maintaining effective stakeholder communications, managing budgets, and reporting on progress both verbally and digitally against KPIs.
Another key responsibility will be managing the Quality Mark accreditation process, including training freelance assessors and supporting external resource producers through assessment.
Reporting to the Services Development Manager, the Resources Development Project Manager will also line manage and support the Services Coordinator in their role.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive individual with excellent communication, organisation and project management skills. You will have a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget, a solution focussed attitude to problem solving and the ability to balance and prioritise competing demands in a busy function.
You should be experienced in developing and managing resources or content from concept to delivery, building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, and coordinating evaluation processes. We are looking for someone who is proactive, can work independently, and is comfortable making trade-offs while understanding the wider impact on interconnected areas. A passion for supporting young people and a commitment to the values of Young Enterprise are essential.
Experience in managing digital content development, an understanding of educational settings, and knowledge of the current educational landscape are not required but would be advantageous.
Why Work for Us?
This is a hybrid role, working out of our London or Oxford office a minimum of 4 times per month.
If this role appeals to you, we’d like to hear from you! Join us in building a successful and sustainable future for young people and gain the recognition, support, and rewards you need to grow and develop.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter (up to two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role based on the Job Description and Person Specification on CharityJob by no later than 5 pm on Thursday 19 September. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held via Teams between 30 September and 2nd October.
Please note that while we aim to respond to all applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Freelance Education Consultant opportunities – Financial and Enterprise Education
Locations: North East, Yorkshire, Mid / South Wales, the West Midlands and North of London (Herts / Cambs / Beds)
Young Enterprise is the UK’s leading enterprise and financial education charity, supporting schools, teachers and young people to develop the enterprising mindset they need to learn to earn and manage their money.
We are looking to expand our team of self-employed freelance specialist education consultants to support our range of programmes and services across England and Wales. Specifically those able to work in the following locations: the North East, Yorkshire, Mid / South Wales, the West Midlands and North of London (Herts / Cambs / Beds)
We are seeking individuals with direct experience of working in 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 background in teaching and/or senior leadership is essential.
A successful track record in developing teaching materials, and delivering and evaluating training (including face to face and virtual delivery), providing advice and consultancy to teachers in an educational context is essential; knowledge and/or experience of financial and/or enterprise education is required.
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. Consultants will also be asked to provide evidence of their self-employed status, and adequate insurance levels (public liability and professional indemnity insurance).
The programmes supported by YE’s education consultants include our flagship Centres of Excellence programme providing a whole school improvement framework – a set of national professional standards through which excellence in financial and enterprise education is achievable and exemplary. Education consultants may be contracted to work with Centres to create engaging and inspiring learning programmes, as well as offering comprehensive staff development and training.
We also have a dedicated Resource Development Service through which consultants can be contracted to author classroom activities, lesson plans and teaching materials for primary and secondary schools. Education consultants would be expected to create materials which are of the highest educational value, contain accurate and up-to-date information, and are engaging and relevant for the young people they are aimed at. We appreciate the strengths of each consultant, so where possible will match you to authoring that matches your areas of expertise.
As funding allows, Education Consultants can also be contracted to deliver CPD training to teachers and other educators and to provide training (both virtually and in person) to those who support vulnerable young people in non-mainstream education settings. This could involve supporting our Money Heroes programme, which delivers financial education to primary schools, through CPD teacher training and ongoing mentoring opportunities.
Across all programmes, delivery and training can involve a mix of in-person and online/virtual training and mentoring, so we are looking for experience and capability delivering via both methods.
These positions will be available on a self-employed, contracted basis as required and are home-based with some travel to schools required. Fees range from £225 for training delivery, £300 per 8 hour day for resource authoring, to £400 per 8 hour day for in depth consultancy support e.g. Centres of Excellence. Rates are inclusive of any applicable VAT.
Please email centresofexcellence@y-e.org.uk with your completed application form and CV if you wish to be considered.
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