Programme Coordinator

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Darwen; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable Trust is seeking a remote Programme Coordinator for its new Connect Programme aimed at enhancing careers and cultural education for students. This role involves coordinating initiatives, collaborating with schools, and working closely with marketing teams to ensure quality educational support. Join them to help empower young people's futures!

Benefits

Exclusive offers and discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free On-Site Parking

Good local transport links

Staff Recognition

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Schemes

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating programme initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Central coordinator for the Connect programme, developing opportunities for pupils.
• Promote Connect internally and externally with the Marketing Team.
• Support work of the careers advisors in the Trust.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Programme Coordinator / Connect Coordinator

Location: Remote, UK

Salary: £37,938 - £41,511

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: Thursday, 19th June 2025

Our client is a charitable Trust of entrepreneurial community schools and colleges that help young people to reach their potential. They support their schools’ Principals and teachers in rapidly improving the quality of education on offer at early years, primary, secondary and sixth-form levels in order to transform the life-chances of students.

They believe that education should be stimulating, enriching and enjoyable.

That strong schools achieve this through creating the right environment for high-quality learning having strong, broad and relevant curricula; by having clear boundaries, building excellent relationships and working to close gaps for every learner.

They believe that a great education empowers people, both children and adults, because it offers them genuine choices for their future decisions. And helps them to appreciate the value of learning throughout their lives.

Our Clients Connect Programme

This is a new programme that will be rolled out from September 2025. It is an enhanced approach to delivering careers and cultural education and guidance, ensuring all pupils receive support appropriate to their needs. It aims to ensure all pupils have the skills, opportunities, and confidence to move on to aspirational destinations and be successful as they make their way in the world.

As a Trust, our client aims for fewer that 1% NEETs in all their academies, and the Connect programme will play a key role in supporting this aim.

The initiative incorporates careers and cultural education into one comprehensive programme, combining careers and enterprise education with a rich offer of other activities, to build cultural capital and enhance world view. Alongside the Connect initiative, Connect + runs as an enhanced programme that offers additional support for pupils who are most at risk of becoming NEET, or not progressing to aspirational destinations.

Connect activities are supported by a strong curriculum ensuring that pupils are receiving regular information about careers, and opportunities to develop their skills within the classroom.

This is an exciting opportunity in a brand new role, meaning your input will be welcome in it's development.

The postholder will be based remotely, but will be expected to travel to their school sites across the country when necessary.

Overall Purpose of the Role

• This post sits within the National team at Education Trust, within the Enterprise and Personal Development Team and works with, and reports to, the Trust’s Head of Personal Development.
• The Programme Co-ordinator will act as the central co-ordinator for the newly developed Connect programme. They will work across all schools to develop opportunities and events for pupils and ensure quality of provision.
• The role will link closely with the Marketing and Communications Team to promote Connect, internally and externally.
• The role will also support the work carried out by the careers advisors in the Trust.

Benefits

Join our client!

Looking for a fulfilling career with great benefits? Here’s why working for our client is the right choice for you:

• Benefits Scheme in Partnership with Sodexo– Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with their bike-friendly benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Your wellbeing matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it.
• Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you.
• Free On-Site Parking - No more hunting for parking, they’ve got your spot covered.
• Good local transport links – Local train and bus links
• Staff Recognition
• Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years!
• Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them onboard!!

Apply now and help shape the future of our young people.

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