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Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating delivery activity, managing a team of three colleagues, and ensuring schools, employers, and partners receive an excellent experience.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to lead local delivery of a nationally significant programme designed to improve young people's access to technology skills and careers.\nAbout Us\nSTEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.\nTo achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.\nTechFirst is a new national, government funded programme connecting young people with employers, volunteers, technology professionals, and education partners to inspire future careers and develop the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.\nWe believe every young person should have access to high-quality technology education and meaningful opportunities to engage with the world of work.\nTake a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.\nThe Role\nYou will lead day-to-day programme delivery across the South East, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and targets are achieved.\nWorking closely with schools, employers, and delivery partners, you will oversee local planning, monitor performance, manage risks, and support your team to deliver high-quality experiences for young people.\nYou will play a key role in ensuring regional priorities are translated into successful local delivery and that programme outcomes are achieved.\nOur Ideal Candidate\nYou will have experience delivering programmes within education, careers, skills, youth engagement, or related sectors.\nYou will be an effective people manager with excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.\nYou will be comfortable building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using data to drive performance and improvement.\nMost importantly, you will be passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping them access exciting futures in technology.\nThe role holder will be required to undertake regular travel across the South East and occasional travel to national meetings.\nWhy Join Us\nAt STEM Learning, you’ll be part of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the lives of young people. As a Regional Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM education, connecting students with industry leaders, and driving innovation in careers education.\nBy joining us, you’ll:\nContribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.\nWork alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.\nBe supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.\nGain the opportunity to grow professionally.\nIf you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.\nOur Benefits\n30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)\nAccess to an attractive pension scheme\nOur full-time hours are 37 hours per week\nUp to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year\nA comprehensive employee assistance programme\nAccess to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more\nLocation\nSouth East England (with regular travel across the sub-region and London and occasional travel to York). This role will be working from home alongside regular days in our London office with the wider team.\nNext Steps\nTo apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.\nClosing date: 9am Monday 30th November\n1ststage interviews: Tuesday 8th December (online)\n2ndstage: Tuesday 15th December (in person interviews in London)\nSTEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. 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