Senior Programmes Officer

Senior Programmes Officer

Generating Genius connects students from disadvantaged backgrounds with universities and top businesses in STEM through our various programmes.

The Position

We’re looking for a highly motivated senior programmes officer with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to run the Schools’ Outreach programmes. These include, but are not limited to, Work Experience Programmes, Corporate Mentoring Programmes and Corporate Insight Days

Annual Rate: £35,000 to £38,000 (pro rata)

Location: This role is mainly remote but there will be a requiremment to travel to schools, companies and event venues across England. Candidates must be based in England and must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Full Time (35 hours per week)

Earliest Start Date: Immediate

Security Clearance: DBS Clearance and references will be required.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, enthusiastic Senior Programmes Officer (SPO) who is passionate about supporting online and offline learning and programmes. In this role, you will lead the launch of our inaugural online programmes. Your primary responsibility will be to provide day-to-day administrative support for our online and offline schools programmes, collaborating closely with schools and corporate mentors to guarantee a holistic student experience.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, delivery driven, environment, is committed to delivering high-quality services, and is passionate about advancing online and offline schools programmes, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of digital learning at Generating Genius.

Responsibilities and Duties:

●        Managing our Generating Genius Schools Outreach programmes

●        Leading the launch of our inaugural Online Schools Outreach programmes

●        Reporting and creating evaluation models for Schools Outreach programmes

●        Monitoring and reporting on student progress during and after programmes

●        Organising and creating work experience programmes, mentoring programmes and industry skills workshops

●        Run a high-volume rolling student and corporate volunteering mentoring campaign

●        Organising and attending events

●        Representing the organisation with companies, schools, teachers, and parents

●        Ensure compliance with all necessary health and safety legislation for every event.

About You

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1.      Demonstrable programme administration experience

2.      Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, enabling independent drafting of documents, virtual learning content, and correspondence tailored to diverse audiences.

3.      Proficient in numerical analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy when handling complex data, employing a data-driven decision-making approach.

4.      Experience in the use of student records systems and virtual learning environments, including proficiency in managing online assessments.

5.      Proven experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across two separate areas.

6.      Strong time management and organisational skills, adept at meeting tight deadlines and managing competing priorities, particularly across Schools, with a willingness to seek and utilise support as needed.

7.      Customer service experience, coupled with the ability to address complaints and service issues efficiently and professionally.

8.      Experience of collaborating effectively within a diverse team, demonstrating a proactive approach, and possessing the capability to work autonomously, along with a dedication to fostering equality and diversity in the workplace.

Additional Required Attributes:

●        Confident public speaker and presenter

●        Workshop facilitator

●        Able to create interactive and interesting activities for both online and in-person events

●        Happy working with spreadsheets

●        Event Planner

●        Regular reporting and evaluation creating and writing skills

Desirable criteria 

1.      Knowledgeable about e-learning technologies within an educational context, and up to date with current trends in digital education.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Please email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’d like to work in our team.