Programme and Project Delivery Lead

Aimhigher London; London; Hybrid; NOK 398,000 - 531,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational outreach organization is seeking a Programme & Project Delivery Lead to coordinate impactful outreach activities for underrepresented young people. The role involves planning inclusive programmes across various educational settings and ensuring compliance with local needs and safeguarding standards. Strong project management skills and experience in education are essential. This freelance position offers hybrid working at 2.5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering educational, outreach, or community programmes.
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills and ability to work with a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive programmes across schools and colleges.
• Collect and analyse data for evaluation.
• Ensure activities meet local needs and are safeguarding-compliant.

Skills

Experience delivering educational, outreach, or community programmes

Strong project coordination and organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to work independently and flexibly

Job description

Programme & Project Delivery Lead (Freelance, Part-Time) flexible working 2.5 days per week (17.5 hours) | Feb–July 2025 | Hybrid (London-based delivery)

At Aimhigher London we seek to deliver equity in accessing and succeeding at university. We are looking for a dynamic Programme & Project Delivery Lead to support the coordination and delivery of impactful outreach activities as part of the Uni Connect initiative. This freelance role is perfect for someone who is passionate about improving opportunities for under‑represented young people and thrives in a varied position blending project management, event delivery, and meaningful engagement.

About the Role

You will plan and deliver high‑quality, inclusive and targeted programmes across schools, colleges, and universities, including SEND CPD and parent webinars. Your work will ensure activities meet local need, are accessible, safeguarding‑compliant, and make a measurable difference to learners.

The role also involves collecting and analysing data in line with Aimhigher’s evaluation framework, and supporting and maintaining Uni Connect reporting. A strong commitment to inclusive practice, especially for SEND and care‑experienced learners, is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering educational, outreach, or community programmes
• Strong project coordination and organisational skills
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of audiences
• Knowledge of widening participation or education (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and flexibly
• Experience with evaluation or HEAT (training available)

Deadline: 19th December 2025 (5pm)

Interviews: 13th January 2026 (online via Teams)

Application is by CV and covering email. Please address how your skills, experience and attitude meet the requirements of the role.

For further information visit our webpage https://aimhigherlondon.org.uk#recruiting

For an informal discussion, contact Suzanne Marchment ([e-mail]) or Justine Wright ([e-mail])