Programme Manager - School inclusivity and PE Networks

Role purpose

Key responsibilities

• Support the programme model, annual delivery plan and quality-assurance approach for school and practitioner support.
• Convene communities of practice and learning networks for schools and partners to test, adapt and share approaches.
• Collate and disseminate best-practice toolkits, guidance, self-assessment tools, training and digital resources.
• Gather insight from schools, pupils and specialists and turn it into programme improvements.
• Manage delivery partners, subject matter experts and programme staff using clear briefs, milestones and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor reach, engagement, inclusion and outcomes; present learning to funders, policy stakeholders and senior leaders.
• Embed children and young people's voice, accessibility and safeguarding in programme design and delivery.

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Significant experience in education, school sport, PE, enrichment, youth development or school improvement programmes.
• Experience assessing high-quality learning materials, professional development or practice-improvement resources.
• Strong facilitation, relationship management and influencing across schools, community providers, networks and national partners.
• Ability to analyse research, feedback and monitoring information and turn it into usable solutions.
• Experience managing staff, suppliers and partner-delivered work while maintaining consistent quality.

Personal qualities

• Inclusive and collaborative, with confidence building trust across schools, community organisations, public bodies and delivery partners.
• Organised and solutions-focused; able to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and accurate records.
• Committed to widening participation and reducing barriers to sport and physical activity for underserved groups.
• Comfortable travelling and working flexibly when programme activity, events or partner engagement requires it.

Work arrangement

• A hybrid working policy allows collaboration in the office and work from home.

Benefits

• Benefits include private medical insurance, dental insurance, an online GP service, 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays, pension contributions, life assurance, income protection and enhanced parental leave.