Job Description

Title:

Senior Programme Officer - Education

Reports to:

Senior Programme Manager

Contract Type:

Fixed term until August 2026

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 the Liverpool City Region including North Birkenhead, Wirral.

Hours:

Full Time. 5 days per week (37.5 Hours) Worked between Monday- Friday

Salary:

Grade 4 28,539 - 30,865 (5% employer pension contribution, Medicash and group life assurance, 27 days annual leave per annum for FTE plus bank holidays)

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expert organisational and people skills who will be the reliable, positive, "go-to" person for our Education programmes in North Birkenhead. You will be playing a pivotal role in supporting high quality local programme delivery and fostering positive relationships with external partners and agencies.

As a Senior Programme Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting staff in the North Birkenhead Cradle to Career programme to deliver a high quality programme with maximum impact. This will include a core focus on leading the coordination of the Education strand of Cradle to Career, with additional responsibility for the delivery and oversight of key workstreams.

The core objectives of the role include, but are not limited to:

Providing robust coordination of Education strand of Cradle to Career Managing the high quality delivery of key workstreams within the Education strand (including Early Years speech and language, literacy, transition and attendance support) Influencing operational relationships and, when required, those at a strategic level Leading processes and systems for robust administration and coordination of a complex programme Coordinating programme related external and internal communications activity
You will also support the team to deliver an ambitious evaluation and sustainable practice workstream, as the programme moves into the final year of delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing robust coordination of Education strand of Cradle to Career

Proactively work with the relevant (Senior) Programme Manager in relation to daily programme delivery tasks: Create clear, robust programme delivery plans Ensure plans are regularly monitored and iterated effectively Timely processing of payments and invoices for programme delivery (including oversight of expenses, purchase orders and invoices) Email and diary management, scheduling of meetings, booking travel and accommodation Ensure robust data management, data input and tracking so that programme data is accurate and up to date Attend partner meetings to provide administrative support as required Coordinate the team including scheduling meetings, maintaining action logs and being the first point of contact when core team members are unavailable Support compilation and quality assurance of internal and external reports. Oversee project management for some Education workstreams (including literacy, Early Years speech and language and attendance support) Support Steering and Working group meetings, including working with colleagues to create agendas, distribute paperwork and capture minutes Support the team with end of programme evaluation activity (including research, case studies, summary documents and event planning) Support other strands of Cradle to Career at the Manager's discretion

Managing the high quality delivery of key workstreams within the Education strand

Hold responsibility for the effective delivery of key programme workstreams (specifically leading on literacy, Early Years speech and language and attendance support) reporting to the (Senior) Programme Manager. Manage stakeholder relationships and regularly communicate with identified delivery partners Identify and raise delivery risks to the (Senior) Programme Manager in a timely manner Review and report on project progress against objectives, milestones and expected outcomes Ensure effective gathering and analysis of shared measurement framework data, including school surveys and feedback

Influencing operational relationships and when required, those at a strategic level

Effective and appropriate partner management across key stakeholders, working collaboratively with internal teams to maintain productive relationships and ensure ongoing programme engagement Proactively identify risks arising with programme partners and work with the (Senior) Programme Manager to mitigate these Lead effective communication channels between Right to Succeed, schools, services, local authorities and other partners, ensuring information is shared in a concise, timely and proactive manner Conduct research tasks to develop knowledge of the local area and key challenges facing programme partners Represent Right to Succeed in key stakeholder meetings and advocate for the programme Plan and deliver events attended by programme partners and external stakeholders Support other colleagues working on events and discrete projects

Leading on improving processes and systems for robust administration and coordination of a complex programme

Support Programme Officers to fulfil their duties to a high standard, leading a culture of continual improvement where needed Oversee stakeholder management systems, working with Programme Managers to ensure processes are followed and continually improved Oversee assessment systems and data capturing, working with (Senior) Programme Managers and the Data Team to ensure data capture processes are followed and continually improved Oversee programme delivery systems (including GL Assessment and Finance systems within the Education programmes), working with the Programme Managers to ensure processes are followed and continually improved Conduct annual due diligence checks and maintain partnership agreements for all programme partners Oversee event management systems, working with Programme Managers and the Development Team to ensure events are delivered successfully and the processes are reviewed and continually improved Share good practice in systems management across the organisation and support the improvement of processes and systems across other departments

Coordinating programme related external and internal communications activity

Plan a comprehensive calendar of key milestones, events and learning opportunities across the year, including some evening and weekend events, in collaboration with the Team and external partners Work with the Communications Team to deliver key programme marketing and PR campaigns across the year Support the Communications Team with administration and day to day management of the charity's online platforms including its website, CRM (Hubspot) and social media tools, ensuring that they remain current and effective in building support for the work of the charity and its partners 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 Act as a conduit between the delivery/non delivery team to identify and maximise opportunities to share positive stories about Right to Succeed's work
Please note the key responsibilities of this role are described above. They may be subject to reasonable changes from time to time in line with business needs.

Travel

This role will require significant local travel between schools and other agencies in the North Birkenhead area and occasional travel to Right to Succeed's Liverpool and Manchester

offices.

Person Specification

Experience

(essential)

Experience of working in the education sector focusing on improving outcomes for vulnerable young people Working in a growing team in a fast paced, busy environment and with tight deadlines Building and maintaining effective relationships with key external stakeholders Planning, organising and supporting the delivery of events and complex projects involving multiple tasks and stakeholders Experience of improving processes and efficiency savings Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise tasks without close supervision. Proven experience in accurate minute taking

Experience (

desirable)

Two years experience working in schools, or supporting young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, other education organisation) Experience of conducting/being involved in research and evaluation activity Experience of managing conflict and instigating positive professional challenge where appropriate

Skills

(essential)

Ability to develop others, upskilling in new processes or sharing learning Proven organisational, prioritisation, planning and project management 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 Excellent ICT skills (as a user), ability to support others in understanding ICT platforms Ability to work on multiple tasks at the same time and to plan effectively to meet programme deadlines Ability to be highly self-motivated, flexible and effective as a professional Effective communication skills including strong written English skills Confident compiling data Numerate with the ability to prepare simple financial reports, such as budget templates Proactive in approach, thinks ahead and anticipates and deals with issues without being prompted Detail oriented, with an ability to deliver high quality outputs

Knowledge

(essential)

Knowledge of Birkenhead, Wirral and local priorities Knowledge of the education sector, including priorities such as literacy, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and attendance Knowledge of wider services available to support young people and families in and around Wirral
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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 supporting statement including your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria for the role to recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk by

9:00am on

Wednesday 30th July 2025.

Unfortunately, we can't 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 criteria outlined in the Person Specification. This is also your opportunity to evidence the written communication skills that will be necessary for the role.

If you need any advice or guidance on the application process, please contact recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk .

Timetable

Applications invited by

9:00am on Wednesday 30th July 2025

First Stage Interviews:

w/c Monday 4th August

Second Stage Interviews:

w/c Monday 11th August

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

These dates may be subject to change.

Queries

For queries about the role or, for additional information, please contact: recruit@righttosucceed.org.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,539.00-30,865.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool L3 1BP

Application deadline: 30/07/2025