Senior Programme Lead

Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Programme Lead to manage and deliver apprenticeship programmes focused on marketing and content creation. This hybrid role includes delivering workshops and coordinating learner assessments. Ideal candidates should have industry experience, strong coaching abilities, and excellent project management skills. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values your professional development and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days holiday, bank holidays & volunteer days

Access to training through Bauer Academy

Enhanced Maternity/Adoption and Paternity Leave Pay

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Marketing & content creation required.
• Ability to engage learners as a presenter.
• Demonstrated skills for coaching and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver marketing/apprenticeship programmes.
• Manage scheduling and onboarding of learners.
• Deliver workshops and track attendance.

Skills

Industry experience within Marketing & content creation

Engaging and enthusiastic presenter/facilitator

Demonstrable coaching skill

Excellent time and project management skills

Strong IT literacy

Job description

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You will be joining the Bauer Academy who 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 you will make:

As a Senior Programme Lead you will have day to day responsibility for the co-ordination and high-quality delivery of defined Bauer Academy learning and apprenticeship programmes, with a focus on marketing & content creation programmes. You will be the main point of contact for learners which will include delivering workshops, regular progress reviews and end point assessment preparation sessions.

Your role:

• Management of allocated apprenticeship programmes within Marketing & Content Creation.
• Manage scheduling, timetabling, initial assessment and onboarding of learners.
• Delivery of workshops, online and face to face.
• Provide marking and feedback on coursework in a timely manner.
• Track assignments, DDT (OTJ) hours, and workshop attendance.
• Carry out learner/line manager progress reviews every 10-12 weeks.
• Obtain/supply all programme workshop materials/workbooks and ensure that these are uploaded onto the Learning Management System.
• Ensure that all EPA activity runs smoothly for learners.
• Supporting delivery on other programmes and provisions hosted by Bauer Academy.

The Skills you will bring:

• Industry experience within Marketing & content creation.
• Experience as an engaging and enthusiastic presenter/facilitator.
• Demonstrable coaching skill.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Strong IT literacy e.g. able to manage Learner Management Systems and online teaching techniques.

Working Pattern/Location:

This is a Hybrid role that supports a balance of working from home and one of our offices in Peterborough, Manchester or London. It is 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible approach to working hours and locations.

What’s in it for you

• You’ll have 28 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.
• You’ll 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 colour, disability in our house.

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.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]

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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, Prince’s 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.

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 Job Posting Last Updated: 3 Dec 2025