Programme Manager - Supported

ZipRecruiter; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a dedicated Programme Manager to lead its supported programs. This role is crucial in managing comprehensive support for adults with learning disabilities while ensuring high-quality educational outcomes. It offers opportunities for progression, a collaborative work environment, and a range of staff benefits.

Benefits

Generous non-working day entitlement

Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses

Free on-site parking at all sites

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance

On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

Health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in managing programs for adults with learning disabilities and tailored educational guidance.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of employability curriculums and transition to work programs.
• Coordinate and manage tailored educational and career guidance for interns.
• Develop strong partnerships with external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Program Coordination

Support and Guidance

Job description

Job Description

Windsor Forest Colleges group is looking for a Programme Manager – Supported to join our Slough & Langley College team starting in August 2025 on a permanent, full-time basis.

Programme Manager – Supported

We are seeking a dedicated Programme Manager to lead our Supported programs. This pivotal role involves coordinating and managing the development of programs designed to support adults with learning disabilities and/or additional needs. The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of transition to work programs, design employability curriculums, and support a diverse cohort of interns, ensuring their pathway to employment.

This full-time role involves working predominantly at our Slough & Langley College campus, but the successful candidate will be expected to work across Slough & Langley College, Berkshire College of Agriculture and The Delta Marriott Hotel in Langley. As such a requirement for the post holder is a full UK manual driving licence. Please note that access to your own car is a benefit but the college does operate a fleet of cars which can be used for business purposes.

Key responsibilities of this role include Teaching and Supporting Interns with tailored educational and career guidance; Coordinating comprehensive programs across multiple sites; Leading and developing a high-performing team ensuing high levels of intern satisfaction and success; Forging strong relationships with external stakeholders to enhance the reputation of our programs and intern opportunities.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South-East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes-Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture-Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state-of-the-art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description/person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

- Generous non-working day entitlement

- Access to excellent defined benefit pension schemes

- Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses

- Free on-site parking at all sites

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Family friendly policies to support Work Life Balance

- On-site Coffee Shop & Cafeteria

- Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on Thursday 19th June 2025.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis*

To apply please visit our careers page and complete the online application form.

Please ensure you pay particular attention to the supporting statement of the online application form making sure to include details of how you meet each of the essential criteria listed on the person specification.

*Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.