Location: Leicester or London. Hybrid working: home-based 2-3 days per week, and the remainder in an L&W office.
Line manager: Deputy Director
Team: Research and Development
Salary: £44,625 – £57,750 per annum, dependent on experience and location
Duration: Permanent
Working hours: Full-time, flexibility or part-time considered
The role of Head of Programme is a key one responsible for delivering high-profile, impactful campaigns, research and development work, focused on lifelong learning and essential skills. The postholder will play a leading role in shaping and delivering our lifelong learning campaign.
The role will involve leading campaigns and programmes of research and development work aligned to ambitions in our strategic plan 2024-2029. This includes advocating for adult learning and making the case for wider entitlements to lifelong learning; making the case for essential skills, understanding patterns of learning participation to tackle persistent inequalities; and building the evidence base on engaging people in and delivering essential skills.
You will bring expertise in campaigning and/or applied research; a track record in developing and delivering impactful programmes of work; a good understanding of the policy context; experience in business development; and a passion for making an impact. You will need to work collaboratively and enthusiastically as part of L&W’s leadership team of Heads and Directors, and role-model our values and behaviours.
For further information, please download the job description below.
– Salary of £44,625 – £57,750 per annum
– 25 days’ annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years’ service)
– 6 grace days per year
L&W is a Silver Investor in People award holder, committed to equal opportunities and staff development including support for formal qualifications when applicable. L&W prides itself on being a supportive and flexible employer. We recognise the importance of work-life balance for our staff and will consider flexible working arrangements. L&W is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.
To apply, please follow this link: Learning and Work Institute – Head of Programme (Lifelong Learning and Essential Skills) (sage.hr)
The closing date for applications is 23 September 2024.