Programme Lead

Industrial Cadets; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Annual leave

Pension contribution

Life insurance

Hybrid working

Wellbeing support

Career development

National impact

Job summary

Education Development Trust in the South of England is seeking a Programme Lead to oversee high‑quality STEM and STEAM programmes across multiple sites. You will blend programme delivery with stakeholder engagement and operational leadership to create exceptional experiences for schools, students, volunteers and industry partners.

The role requires strong programme management, the ability to analyse performance data and KPI reports, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering education, outreach, STEM or youth programmes.
• Strong programme management and project delivery experience.
• Experience managing volunteers, educators or delivery teams.
• Ability to analyse performance data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage programme operations, logistics and regional delivery activity.
• Build strong relationships with schools, colleges, partners and volunteers.
• Coordinate sessional teams and ensure outstanding learner experiences across locations.
• Monitor KPIs and produce impact reports for funders.

Skills

Programme management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Programme Lead | Lead High-Impact STEM Programmes Across the South of England

Shape the future workforce. Lead inspiring STEM programmes. Build partnerships that change young lives.

Are you an experienced Programme Lead, Education Programme Manager or Youth Programme Manager looking for an opportunity to deliver meaningful impact at scale? EDT is entering an exciting period of transformation and growth. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality STEM and STEAM programmes across the South of England, helping thousands of young people discover future career opportunities and achieve their potential. As a Programme Lead, you will combine programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership and educational innovation to create exceptional experiences for schools, students, volunteers and industry partners.

Why Join EDT?

• Passionate about creating equitable access to STEM careers
• Dynamic in our response to a changing world
• Collaborative with industry, educators and communities
• Respectful of young people's potential and lived experiences

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage programme operations, logistics, performance tracking and regional delivery activity
• Build strong relationships with schools, colleges, partners, volunteers and stakeholders
• Coordinate sessional teams and support outstanding learner experiences across multiple locations
• Monitor KPIs, analyse programme data and produce impact reports for stakeholders and funders

For full responsibilities, skills and person specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering education, outreach, STEM, youth or community programmes across multiple sites or regions
• Strong programme management and project delivery experience
• Experience managing stakeholders, volunteers, educators or delivery teams
• Ability to analyse performance data, monitor KPIs and produce reports
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Passion for education, STEM engagement and improving outcomes for young people
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the region

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary from £29,300 to £37,600 dependant on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life insurance worth three times annual salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing supportOpportunity to lead high-profile STEM programmes with national impact
• Career development within a respected education charity

Location

• Hybrid working
• Welwyn Garden City office base
• South of England coverage including London, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex
• Some travel across wider delivery regions, including parts of Wales
• Occasional overnight stays required