Education Lead

Carrington West; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization focused on education is looking for an Education Lead in Portsmouth. The role involves overseeing education programmes, delivering engaging workshops, and building relationships with schools and colleges. The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and passionate about helping young people succeed. A competitive salary between £27,000 - £31,000 per annum is offered, along with a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Professional development initiatives

NEST pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the education, youth or employability sector.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse audiences.
• Proactive and confident personality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee education programmes ensuring impact across the city.
• Design and deliver workshops that prepare young people for work.
• Build relationships with schools and employers.

Skills

Experience delivering or managing education or youth programmes

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong organisational and project management abilities

Ability to build trusted relationships

Enthusiasm for education and community

Job description

Overview

Education Lead. Monday - Friday - £27,000 - £31,000 per annum (Apply online only). Portsmouth.

Are you passionate about Portsmouth and working with young people? Are you an excellent relationship builder, driven by an ambition to make a difference in education?

Shaping Portsmouth is looking for a motivated and inspiring Education Lead to oversee our education programmes and strengthen our connections with schools and colleges across the city. You'll play a vital role in helping young people explore their future opportunities, connect with employers, and develop the skills they need to thrive. As an integral part of our small but passionate team, the Education Lead will bring creativity, energy and commitment to programmes that truly change lives.

Why Join This Team?

At Shaping Portsmouth, we are proud to be at the heart of our city's growth and development. Our Education Pillar helps young people build confidence, employability and ambition by connecting education with Portsmouth's thriving business community. As an Education Lead, you'll join a team that believes in empowering people through opportunity and collaboration.

• A flexible, hybrid working environment based at the Portsmouth Guildhall and in schools across the city.
• The chance to shape and deliver meaningful education projects that make a real difference.
• Supportive colleagues who value creativity, innovation and shared purpose.
• A generous holiday allowance, enhanced family-friendly policies, your birthday off, NEST pension scheme.
• Professional development and wellbeing initiatives designed to help you grow, comprehensive onboarding and an innovative “employee success” programme.

At Shaping Portsmouth, every team member is encouraged to bring ideas, take ownership and contribute to the city's future. You'll find a workplace that is inclusive, inspiring and dedicated to helping people reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

As the Education Lead, you'll take ownership of our flagship education programmes, ensuring they deliver impact and inspiration across the city. You'll work closely with schools, colleges, employers and volunteers to design and deliver engaging workshops and events that prepare young people for the world of work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Portsmouth City Council, and schools and colleges, acting as the main point of contact for leadership and careers teams.
• Planning and delivering engaging workshops such as Explore Your Future, Shaped by Solent and the Apprenticeship Bus, helping young people discover career pathways and connect with local employers.
• Developing annual project plans and managing delivery timelines to ensure every programme meets its goals.
• Collaborating with volunteers, programme leads and partners to deliver sessions that are inspiring, inclusive and well-organised.
• Leading on safeguarding and child protection across the organisation, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for every young person we work with.
• Representing Shaping Portsmouth at partner events and acting as an ambassador for our mission and values.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is confident, proactive and passionate about helping young people succeed. You'll have experience working in the education, youth or employability sector and be comfortable engaging with everyone from school leaders to students in a classroom setting, acting professionally in person or in your representation of Shaping Portsmouth online.

You should bring:

• Experience delivering or managing education or youth programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with confidence speaking to groups.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships with partners in person.
• A genuine enthusiasm for education, opportunity and community.

If you're someone who thrives on making a difference, this role offers the chance to turn passion into lasting impact.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We are committed to removing barriers to employment. If you meet the essential criteria for this role and identify as any of the following, you will be guaranteed an interview:

• A disabled candidate (as part of the Disability Confident scheme)
• A care leaver
• An individual with experience of foster care
• An armed forces veteran

If you would like to apply under one of these schemes, please indicate this clearly in your application.

The closing date for this role is the 19th November