Programme Manager

STEM Learning UK

. Lead delivery of the TechFirst technology education programme across London .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong programme management and operational leadership capabilities, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and performance management in the education and youth engagement sectors. Proven ability to deliver high-quality outcomes and align with strategic objectives while managing diverse partner networks.

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Programme ManagementStakeholder EngagementPerformance ManagementOperational LeadershipFinancial Oversight

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EducationSkills DevelopmentYouth EngagementComplianceReporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of the TechFirst technology education programme across London
Translate national programme strategy into effective regional delivery
Provide operational leadership across a large team
Oversee regional planning, performance, stakeholder engagement, compliance, and reporting
Ensure the programme achieves ambitious targets and government expectations
Deliver high-quality technology experiences and measurable outcomes for young people
Work with schools, employers, partners, regional delivery teams, national colleagues, and external partners
Lead continuous improvement and maintain alignment with programme objectives
Manage multiple stakeholders and drive performance
Report to the Head of Skills & Partner Engagement
Undertake regular travel across London and occasional national travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience leading complex programmes within education, skills, careers, youth engagement, or related sectors
Strong programme management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience managing performance against targets
Experience reporting to senior stakeholders
Experience building productive relationships across diverse partner networks
Ability to balance strategic thinking with effective operational delivery
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Passion for improving opportunities for young people
Willingness to undertake regular travel across London and occasional national travel
Up-to-date CV
Covering letter of no more than the equivalent of 2 sides of A4

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days holidays plus bank holidays
An additional day off on your birthday
Access to an attractive pension scheme
Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Full-time hours of 37 hours per week