6 Programme support officer jobs

About Us 

Inspire is a charity based in East London. We inspire children and young people across London and beyond, using data to understand the barriers they face and connecting them with a range of employers and opportunities to open doors to their success. 

We have over 30 years of experience in delivering high quality services and programmes to children, young people, schools, local authorities and employers. Working alongside our large network of employer volunteers, our programmes inspire and support children and young people to create a positive future for themselves in their journey from the classroom to workplace.  We provide them with independent careers guidance, high aspirations and strong employability skills. 

The Opportunity 

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised, self-motivated and confident individual to join our Work Related Learning Team as a Senior Programme Officer. This role is a development opportunity, and we are seeking someone who is willing to assist with administration tasks as well as develop their skills in coordinating and delivering programmes in schools and businesses. You do not need to have held a senior role previously for your application to be considered. 

Our Work Related Learning team has an excellent reputation in developing and delivering workshops and programmes which educate children and young people on the world of work and opportunities available to them once they complete their education. 

The successful applicant will co-ordinate and deliver high quality programmes for students in primary and secondary schools and young people who are unable to attend mainstream education. 

This role will enable you to use your presentation and creativity skills to support development and delivery of workshops and programmes. You will use your communication skills to manage recruitment and liaison with volunteers and communicate with a range of schools and other stakeholders to ensure everything is well organised and runs without a hitch. You will be responsible for managing admin and physical resources used by schools, as well as preparing evaluation reports. 

Key responsibilities of the role include: 

• Providing support and coordination on a range of programmes 

• Managing recruitment and liaison with volunteers' participating in events 

• Preparing and delivering volunteer training 

• Attending, supporting and delivering events in schools and other external venues 

• Preparing evaluation reports 

• Liaising with stakeholders including schools, businesses and volunteers 

• Preparing, planning and managing our physical programme resources, including printing  

• Responsible for admin tasks relating to programme delivery 

• Possibility for line managing staff 

If you have the skills and desire to join our team, please see our job description for more details. 

Interview arrangements 

The interview selection process will include a skills-based test. Further details will be provided to applicants who are invited for interview. 

How to apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter. 

Inspire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Closing date 

This position is available immediately.  We will review applications as we receive them and aim to appoint as soon as we meet the right person. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.