Job Description

Title:

Programme Officer - Education (Sefton & St Helens)

Reports

to: Programme Manager

Contract type:

Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Hours:

Full Time 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Salary:

Grade 5 25,625 - 27,713 FTE salary, (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Location:

Based from our Liverpool office, with some flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval. Regular travel in and around Liverpool City Region.

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Key Objectives of the Job

Supporting high-quality programme delivery

Collaborate with the relevant Programme Manager and Director to : Develop and maintain clear programme delivery plans, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Monitor progress, update plans as needed, and address challenges proactively. Ensuring; plans are regularly monitored and iterated effectively, timely processing of payments and invoices for programme delivery and that all programme expenses, purchase orders and invoices are up to date. Proactively research, quality assure and compile internal and external reports.

Robust programme administration

Email and diary management, scheduling of meetings, booking travel, accommodation Data management including; data input, tracking and ensuring programme data is accurate and up to date. Attend school, community and partner meetings to provide administrative support as and when required. Team coordination including scheduling meetings and maintaining action log and being the first point of contact when core team members are unavailable.

External communications for programmes & event coordination

In collaboration with the team and external partners, plan a comprehensive calendar of key milestones, events, and learning opportunities throughout the year, including some evening and weekend events. Support Communications Team by providing information on the Liverpool City Region programme to ensure current information on website and social media. Support the organisation in annual learning and celebration events for programmes. Contribute to ensuring that the internal communications across programmes within the organisation is effective. Acting as a conduit between the delivery/non-delivery team to identify and maximise opportunities to share positive stories about RTS work.
Please note the critical responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Person Specification

Experience

(essential)

Proven experience in accurate minute taking Working in a growing team in a fast-paced, busy environment and with tight deadlines Effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders Proficient in using Microsoft and Google Suite (Documents, Spreadsheets & Presentations) and Google Drive to effectively manage daily tasks. Demonstrates the ability to efficiently create, edit, and organise documents, spreadsheets, and presentations; utilise spreadsheet functions for data analysis and reporting; and seamlessly collaborate, share, and manage files using Google Drive as an integral part of day-to-day work with attention to detail and accuracy. Or you have a strong foundation of IT skills that enables quick adaptation to new software used by RTS. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks without close supervision. Planning, organising and supporting the delivery of events and complex projects involving multiple tasks and stakeholders.

Experience

(desirable)

Experience of conducting/being involved in research Experience of community development and/or voluntary sector space on improving outcomes for vulnerable young people Experience of education space focusing on improving outcomes for vulnerable young people in KS1 up to Post-16 provision.

Skills (e

ssential)

Knowledge of the education sector Proven organisational, prioritisation and administrative skills Excellent relationship management skills and ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders Ability to work independently and as part of a team working on a larger project Ability to be highly self-motivated, flexible and effective as a professional Effective communication skills including strong written English skills Excellent ICT skills (as a user), ability to support others in understanding ICT platforms Confident compiling data Numerate with the ability to collate simple financial information, such as budget templates Proactive in approach, thinks ahead and anticipates and deals with issues without being prompted.

Knowledge

(desirable)

Knowledge of the youth justice system Knowledge of how to build effective relationships with external stakeholders
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Background checks

Due to the nature of the role and the work Right to Succeed carries out we will ask the successful candidate to complete an Enhanced DBS check and any offer of employment will be subject to this background check, along with references from previous employers and checks on their right to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunity employer Right to Succeed does not discriminate against those with criminal records and any information disclosed on the background check will only be considered against the risk that could be posed to our staff members or the recipients of our work and we comply in principle with the DBS Code of Practice.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a CV and a supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to by

3:00pm on Thursday 17th July

Unfortunately we can not consider any candidates who do not submit a supporting statement.

Your supporting statement must not exceed two pages and should cover your motivation for applying for the role and how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills necessary for the role.

If you need any advice or guidance on what to include in the supporting statement please contact

Timetable

Applications invited by

3:00pm on Thursday 17th July

First Stage Interviews:

Week commencing 21st July 2025

Second Stage Interviews:

Thursday 31st July 2025

This will be a two-stage interview process with a task to be prepared for stage 2.

Please note we will be interviewing candidates as applications are received and may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are advised to apply as early as possible.

These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,625.00-27,713.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L3 1BP

Application deadline: 17/07/2025