Programme Lead, Early Years – Remote & Flexible

Get Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 days leave incl. holidays

8% pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

National Literacy Trust is seeking a Programme Manager for Early Years in London, with a flexible working arrangement including home-based work. You will lead a team delivering early years literacy programmes, building capacity through train-the-trainer and licensing models, and contributing to major funder and Nesta studies.

You will interpret early years policy, manage finances, and drive partnerships across education, health and community services to improve language and literacy outcomes for

Qualifications

• Programme leadership experience with strategic vision and track record of delivering programmes at scale across multiple settings.
• Ability to interpret early years policy and commissioning priorities and translate these into programme and partnership opportunities.
• Financial management skills and the ability to lead a team to deliver across a programme portfolio.
• Experience with train-the-trainer or licensing models is advantageous, as would contributing to policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the early years activity, delivering literacy and language programmes.
• Develop sustainable train-the-trainer and licensing models to build local capacity and maintain quality.
• Oversee partnerships and contract delivery, ensuring outcomes across multiple settings and local areas.

Job description

National Literacy Trust is seeking a Programme Manager for Early Years in London, with a flexible working arrangement including home-based work. You will lead a team delivering early years literacy programmes, building capacity through train-the-trainer and licensing models, and contributing to major funder and Nesta studies.

You will interpret early years policy, manage finances, and drive partnerships across education, health and community services to improve language and literacy outcomes for