Senior Programme Manager
Role purpose
WHEN is seeking an exceptional individual to manage the delivery and growth of exciting programmes that will propel gender equality for the higher education sector. The candidate will be a confident, entrepreneurial, self-starter with the experience of designing and managing people development programmes. They will be a big picture thinker, not intimidated by pace or scale and well organised with an eye for detail. We particularly welcome applications from women of colour as they are underrepresented in our team.
At a glance
- Salary: £38,000 - £45,000
- Location: Home based with travel to manage in person programme delivery
- Contract type: Permanent
- Hours of work: Full time with flexible working patterns available
Responsibilities
Reporting to WHEN’s COO, you will lead on and oversee a series of new and growing programmes including; the 100 Black Female Professors NOW programme, the Career Accelerator programme and overseeing the Senior Women of Colour network. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the programmes are impactful, delivered to budget, on time and to a high quality. You will also take the lead role in managing the annual programme of events including the conference. You work in collaboration with the WHEN team including external coaches, consultants and advisors.
Programme management
End to end programme management responsibility including planning, preparation, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement of programmes and specifically:
- Budget management ensuring effective management and value for money
- Communications (videos, website, materials)
- On-site and virtual management of programme delivery
- Managing all meetings and other programme activities
- Proactively managing risks
- Managing the appointment, contracting and engagement of programme faculty
- Contracting and onboarding of new universities
Programme development
Ensure external facing programme materials are up to date and accurate. Produce promotional materials to support with client acquisition. Work with the Head of Development to follow up with programme enquiries and provide interested Universities with the information they need about programmes.
Programme scaling
As the programme commitments grow, bring strategic thinking to enable the growth of a programme management team within WHEN, a group of professionals who can together support the delivery of all programmes and activities.
Events
Overseeing the annual programme of member events including the annual conference.
Line management
Supporting the growth and development of other team members. Initially responsible for one other team member but with expectation that a programme management team will build quickly.
Travel
The 100BWPN programme will include travel and when needed overnight stays circa 15 days of in-person delivery across the UK from Feb 2022 – Feb 2023 at locations including Leeds, Manchester, London, Exeter and Norwich. (excluding potential site visits and set-up days). This role may also be required to travel and stay overnight to support the 2 day Accelerator Programmes as they arise. As a minimum, the membership event activity will include travel and overnight stay for one day of in-person activity likely in Oxford area in June 2023
Who we are looking for
Someone with experience and skills in the following areas:
1. Programme/project management of people development initiatives (Essential)
2. Budget management and delivering value for money (Essential)
3. Event management and programme logistics eye for detail (Essential)
4. Results orientated with the ability to confidently and proactively find solutions (Essential)
5. Confident communication with a range of senior stakeholders (Essential)
6. Monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement (Essential)
7. Written communication, able to produce compelling documents (Essential)
8. Ability to travel and be present for overnight stays across the UK (Essential)
9. Ability to hit the ground running with limited supervision (Essential)
10. Experience of working in a start-up environment and/or higher education sector (Desirable)
11. Line management (Desirable)
12. Conference management (Desirable)
Why work for WHEN?
Drive forward change
WHEN is dedicated to equity of opportunity for women working in higher education, supporting women to achieve their ambitions and work with institutions to remove systemic and cultural barriers.
Since being founded in 2016, WHEN has been steadily growing and gaining momentum across the sector. With an ambitious and fast paced programme of activities planned for delivery in 2023 and beyond, we need to recruit a Senior Programme Manager who can take the lead on programme activities across WHEN. The role will have the opportunity to shape and lead high profile programmes that will deliver a step change in progress for the sector.
Do your best work
We know our people and teams thrive when we trust each other to perform. No micromanagement or clock-watching here! You get your work done in the way that works best for you, your team, and your life. Our agile way of working gives you flexibility. Need to start late, finish early, or fancy a change of scenery? That’s fine, we focus on what you achieve, not presenteeism. And if you need a set and regular working pattern to support your life have a chat with us about flexible working options.
We’ll give you 25 days holiday a year (excluding bank holidays). Because it’s important for all of us to rest, pause and reflect, the whole team will also be given an additional three days of leave during our Winter shutdown.
For all employees, we have a Pension Plan with Nest. This plan allows employees to contribute a minimum of 5% of their qualifying earnings up to the maximum allowed within HMRC limits. And we will match your contribution, with 5% of pensionable earnings.
How to apply
Please send your CV and cover letter (max 2 sides of A4) to [email protected] by 5pm, Friday 9th December. Please use the items in the person specification as headings and outline your experience under each area.
Interviews will take place on Friday 16th December in London.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Cianne.
