Senior Programmes Officer – Employability

The Sutton Trust

. Coordinate effective delivery of in-person and virtual work experience and employer engagement for Pathways to Banking & Finance and Access Apprenticeships in Banking & Finance .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSenior💰 £36,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates strong programme organisation and delivery capabilities, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and relationship management within the not-for-profit and education sectors. Proficient in using CRM systems like Salesforce and adept at monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

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Programme OrganisationStakeholder EngagementSalesforce CRM ExperienceMonitoring And EvaluationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Programme DeliveryLogistics PlanningData AnalysisReportingAdministration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingAttention To DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRMSutton Trust Online Platform

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DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Not-For-ProfitEducation SectorEmployer EngagementPartnership DevelopmentGDPR Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate effective delivery of in-person and virtual work experience and employer engagement for Pathways to Banking & Finance and Access Apprenticeships in Banking & Finance
Liaise with employers, universities and Sutton Trust colleagues to match students with relevant employer engagement activities
Follow up with students regarding unexpected absences or non-attendance at work experience placements
Work with employer partners to promote volunteering opportunities at programme events
Support management and stewardship of placement providers and funders, serving as a key programme contact for employers
Support development of new partnerships with prospective employer supporters
Review student and employer engagement data and feedback, and create and share reports with employers and funders
Manage delivery of in-person events, including programme launches and insight days
Ensure Data Sharing Agreements are in place before sending student information to employers
Represent the Trust at external events to build and steward employer partnerships
Assist with the Trust's Salesforce CRM and Sutton Trust Online platform
Manage student queries and relevant email inboxes, and answer calls when needed
Support GDPR, safeguarding and fundraising-related responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in programme organisation and delivery, including planning, administration and logistics
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
Experience engaging with young people
Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups
Some experience working with CRM systems, such as Salesforce
Experience partnering with corporate organisations and/or universities
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and administration
Experience working within or understanding of the not-for-profit and/or education sector
Sympathetic to the aims and mission of the Sutton Trust
Excellent attention to detail
Initiative and ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
Eligible to work in the UK
A DBS check may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme with a 7% employer pension contribution
Enhanced maternity, paternity/partner, adoption, shared parental leave pay and carer's leave
Flexible working policy; minimum 2 office days per week and home working up to 60% of the time with line manager approval
2 paid mental health/self-care days
Annual wellbeing workshops
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance cover
Season ticket loans
Free tea, coffee, fruit and lunch when working from the office