Enterprise Programme Leader

Manchester City Council; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester City Council is seeking an Enterprise Programme Leader for the MAES Innovate initiative. This temporary role will focus on developing a programme that fosters entrepreneurial skills among diverse populations, supporting early entrepreneurs through a tailored curriculum and individual guidance. The successful candidate will help shape the entrepreneurial landscape in Manchester, particularly for young learners and marginalized groups.

Qualifications

• Ability to mentor and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized with strong record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an accessible enterprise programme for early entrepreneurs.
• Engage and support diverse cohorts through one-to-one interactions.
• Coordinate IT facilities for effective programme delivery.

Skills

Strong verbal and written English skills

Self-motivated

Strong digital skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Record-keeping abilities

Education

Teaching/Training qualification

Leadership & management qualification

Job description

Working Hours: 37 Hour Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (11 months)

Closing Date: 10 July 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This role is subject to -

2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.

This is a fixed-term, position as an Enterprise Programme Leader for the MAES Innovate initiative, running from September 2025 to March 2026. The role is pivotal in developing and delivering an innovative enterprise programme designed to foster entrepreneurial skills among diverse cohorts across the city.

Overview

The role holder will be responsible for the end-to-end development and implementation of an accessible enterprise programme aimed at early entrepreneurs. This will involve curriculum design, participant engagement, one-to-one support, and the coordination of IT facilities to ensure effective programme delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape for various community groups, including young learners with learning disabilities, ESOL learners, and Level 3+ learners.

Key Responsibilities

Development of an enterprise programme for early entrepreneurs targeted at different cohorts (e.g. young learners with learning disabilities, ESOL learners, Level 3+ learners) which can be rolled out across the city

Engagement of early entrepreneurs to develop an enterprise project

Engagement and publicity activities

One-to-one support and signposting into the business support ecosystem for individual entrepreneurs

Development of the curriculum- non accredited and accredited provision (Level 1 Enterprise)

Be involved and propose suggestions for the upgrade of provisions IT facilities to support delivery of the programme

Project Timeline

September- October 2025- Development of curriculum resources and scheme of work, engagement and publicity activities

October - December 2025 - 4 cohorts start programme - 50 outputs, 5 individuals supported one-to-one to develop business ideas, formative evaluation of the project

January - March 2026- 4 cohorts start programme - 50 outputs, 5 individuals supported one-to-one to develop business ideas, summative evaluation

Qualifications And Skills

Strong verbal and written English skills.

Self-motivated and able to work with initiative

Stong digital skills

Ability to mentor and support learners from diverse backgrounds.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Highly organised with strong record-keeping abilities.

Teaching/Training qualification

Team leading/Leadership & management qualification, equivalent or willingness to work towards.

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

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• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
  
  

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Requirements

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
  
  

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

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In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

What we will need from you if you’re successful

Role

If you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK - please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Qualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (DBS) (as applicable)
• Proof of Manchester residency (that you are a resident within the boundaries of Manchester City Council)
• Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance
• Evidence of driving licence
• Police Vetting Check
  
  

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

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