Senior Programme and Services Manager

Senior Programmes and Services Manager

Young Enterprise

Reporting to Head of Programmes and Services

Hybrid - London (Brunswick Square) / Oxford minimum 4 times a month

Salary £40,000-£45,000

Permanent

Full time, 37.5 hours per week with flexible working hours

Excellent benefits including 36 days annual leave plus birthday off, group life assurance, NHS top scheme with contribution to dental and opticians costs, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, employee mentoring scheme, discount and additional benefits platform.

Are you an experienced Programmes and Services Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? If you are passionate about supporting young people, this is could be the perfect role for you.

Charity People are thrilled to be partnering once again with Young Enterprise, a leading employability and financial education charity empowering young people across the UK.

Young Enterprise firmly believes in the boundless potential of the UK's young people and recognises that academic education alone is not enough. The charity empowers young people to thrive in the evolving world of work by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary for success.

The charity partners with young people, educators, parents, businesses, and influencers to build a sustainable future. Through programmes in employability, entrepreneurship, and financial education, Young Enterprise aim to reduce youth unemployment, unlock potential, and inspire a generation to succeed in learning, work, and life.

The Programmes and Services Manager oversees a small team, ensuring effective, on-time, and on-budget delivery of assigned programmes. They also work with the team to keep programme content engaging, relevant, and up to date for the target audience. Reporting to the Head of Programmes and Services, this role provides education expertise to support current and new programmes. As part of the Senior Strategy Group, the Senior Programmes and Services Manager supports functional objectives and deputises for the Head when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Programme Managers and the Programme Support Manager by overseeing daily delivery and development of programmes. Lead, motivate, and support direct reports for efficient programme delivery; assist with budget management and reporting.
• Collaborate with the Head of Programmes & Services to ensure effective management and delivery of all programmes and deputise for the Head when needed.
• Provide guidance and work with the team to improve processes and share best practices. Train and advise colleagues on positioning programmes represent YE externally in education and political networks.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and contribute to the Senior Strategy Group for strategic planning and cross-functional initiatives. Improve monitoring and evaluation processes, ensure cross-departmental compliance, and manage programme budgets effectively.

The Senior Programmes and Services Manager will have significant experience in managing education programmes for children and young people. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and stakeholder management skills and excel in building relationships. They should be a team player and effective delegator with operational and financial acumen and a proven track record in complex project management in educational settings.

The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in presenting to diverse audiences. They should have strong strategic thinking abilities for successful organisational outcomes and exceptional project management skills across national programmes. You will demonstrate clear analytical skills, effective planning for operations, and the capability to supervise and support remote teams.

They will be comfortable in engaging non-direct reports and building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school leaders and funding organisations.

How to apply:

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Anish at Charity People or contact for an informal confidential chat about the role and for further details about next steps. The closing date is Thursday 11 October. First stage interviews will take place remotely on 18 or 21 October, with second stage interviews taking place w/c 21 October.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.