Programme Coordinator

Job description

Job Title: Programme Coordinator

Contract: 0.6 FTE (3 days a week, 22.5 hours). Fixed term contract terminating August 2027

Reporting To: Programme Manager

Department: Income and Partnerships Team

Location: Homeworking (with occasional travel for team days or programme events)

**Salary**: £23,861 pro rata

Start date: September/October (ASAP)

This role is central to the smooth running of our new regional programme. As Programme Coordinator, you’ll work closely with the Programme Manager to support delivery, coordination, communication/engagement and administration.

You’ll be involved in everything from troubleshooting and responding to enquiries from schools, to preparing materials for stakeholders, updating delivery and engagement records on our CRM database, and helping gather data on programme impact. You’ll also support the development of case studies and feedback that help us communicate the difference the programme is making.

This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who is:

- Proactive and detail-focused
- A natural organiser and problem solver, with good people skills
- Excited by the opportunity to support a high-impact programme from the inside out

**What you’ll be doing**:
**Programme coordination & admin support**
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the programme, as directed by the Programme Manager
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of programme activities, delivery and engagement
- Ensure programme data is entered and managed effectively using our CRM (Salesforce)
- Support the coordination of services, training and communications with schools
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation by gathering and organising feedback, data and impact stories
- Help build inspiring case studies that reflect the programme’s progress and success

**Customer service & stakeholder engagement**
- Ensure a high standard of customer service across all channels, following up promptly where needed
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with schools, local authorities and colleagues
- Help prepare programme materials for internal use and for external stakeholders

**Team support & collaboration**
- Contribute to internal meetings and planning processes as required
- Support projects and tasks as delegated by the Programme Manager and Head of Department
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with colleagues across the charity

**Download our recruitment pack to view the full job description and person specification.**

**Championing Representation and Equity**

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply. Your lived experience and perspective are valuable, and we’re committed to supporting all team members to grow and succeed.

**Our offer to you**:

- Remote-first working culture (with in-person team days and occasional programme events)
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + office closure between Christmas and New Year
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Optional Medicash health plan
- Annual £300 learning and development budget
- A values-driven culture and the chance to create lasting change for children and young people

**How to apply**:
Applicants are asked to provide a current CV and 2-page covering letter outlining evidence demonstrating your professional alignment with the person specification and job description, clearly identifying the skills and experiences applicable to the role.

**Application deadline**:11.30pm, Sunday 17th August

**Recruitment process**

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a task in advance of a single stage virtual interview, w/c 2nd September.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.