Programme Lead

PowerOptions, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A media training provider in Peterborough is seeking a Programme Lead (Journalism) to manage and deliver apprenticeship programmes, ensuring that learners thrive in their journalism careers. The role involves facilitating workshops and supporting learners throughout their assessments. Ideal candidates will have strong journalism expertise and excellent project management skills, with a focus on providing a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Internal training access

Enhanced maternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Up-to-date practical industry experience in journalism.
• Experience in delivering journalism teaching or workshops.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage journalism apprenticeship programmes to meet KPIs.
• Deliver engaging workshops for learners.
• Conduct progress reviews with learners every 10-12 weeks.

Skills

Journalism expertise

Teaching experience

Project management skills

Multitasking ability

Strong IT skills

Job description

Our team Bauer Academy are owned by and operating inside Bauer Media. We are passionate about empowering individuals and cultivating high performance with impactful learning solutions. We create environments where everyone can reach their potential and where teams can connect, collaborate, and thrive.

The difference youll make As a Programme Lead (Journalism), youll manage and deliver top-notch apprenticeship programmes, ensuring learners thrive in their journalism careers. From facilitating workshops (online and in-person) to guiding learners through end-point assessments, your role will be vital in shaping industry-ready journalists.

Your role

• Managing the journalism apprenticeship programmes to meet KPIs.
• Delivering engaging workshops (online and in-person).
• Ensure resources are available via the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Provide clear and timely marking, feedback, and support to learners.
• Conducting learner and line manager progress reviews every 10-12 weeks.
• Uploading learner portfolios to the NCTJ system, providing necessary materials.
• Ensure end-point assessments (EPA) meet deadlines and quality standards.

Your Skills

• Journalism expertise with up-to-date practical industry experience.
• Experience in delivering journalism teaching.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills; adept at multitasking.
• Knowledge on managing learns through practical journalism sessions.
• Strong IT skills - Training provided for Learner Management Systems and online teaching methods.

Working Pattern

This role is a part time role 18.75 hours per week, with a flexible approach to working hours. It is also a Fixed Term Contract for 18 months. A mixture of home based & office based, with both remote and face to face delivery requirements (some UK travel may be required). The successful applicant would have a base Bauer location of either London (NW1 7DT), Manchester (M15 4PR) or Peterborough (PE2 6EA) preferably. We would also consider other areas which are in proximity to other Bauer locations.

Safer Recruitment

As part of our commitment to Safeguarding, we ensure that we follow our Safer Recruitment policy. This includes online checks, referencing and a DBS check.

What’s In It For You

• Youll have 25 days holiday, bank holidays & 2 volunteer days to use.
• Your development matters, so access to our internal training provider Bauer Academy, is a huge win.
• We have enhanced Maternity/Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave Pay.
• Youll have the opportunity for flexible working.
• And much more! Find the full details of our benefits here

We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin color, disability in our house.

If you have any feedback regarding our UK recruitment process, please email we would love to hear from you.

About Bauer Academy

We are proud to be the home of our award-winning education business, The Bauer Academy. Bauer Academy is a training provider unlike any other because we are part of one of the world’s biggest media businesses. Our multi-media training provider is recognised on the Register of Government Approved Apprenticeship Training Providers, certified by the Education and Skills Funding Authority and examination centre for bodies including the NCTJ and CiM. The Academy combines the worlds of media, business and education to design and deliver unique learning & development opportunities including, Apprenticeship Standard programmes, customised corporate training and powerful community projects. The Bauer Academy also has a long history of creating community projects, partnering with organisations such as the Big Lottery, Princes Trust and the European Social Fund, to train under-represented individuals new creative skills that assist with their employability prospects. In turn, this has created a significant new talent pipeline for Bauer Media and our partner businesses. Find out more about the Academy at www.baueracademy.co.uk

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute Radio, TV Choice, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more! Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

Date: 1 Sept 2025 • Location: Peterborough, GB, PE2 6EA • Req ID: 3024