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Manchester Metropolitan University is a great university in one of the world's best global student cities. We advance knowledge to benefit society and make higher education accessible to those with the passion to succeed. We bring change through outstanding research and excellent education and support our region and its economy by empowering and enriching our students, colleagues and our wider community.
We are seeking to appoint our first Associate Director of Development to deliver the next step change in the University's philanthropic income. Reporting to the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and responsible for a high-performing fundraising team, the postholder will focus on translating strategy into delivery and results, focussing on the solicitation of major and principal donations.
What you'll lead and deliver
About you
This is an unparalleled opportunity for the right individual to play a critical role in the advancement of the University, delivering our vision and ambitious agenda over the next decade.
Further information and how to apply
For a confidential conversation, please contact Dominic Boyd, Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Applications must be made via our recruitment system and should include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought.
- The closing date for applications is Sunday 28 June 2026
- Interviews will be held in Manchester on Thursday 30 July 2026
About Manchester Met
We have been proudly driving progress for more than two centuries. As one of the UK's largest and most popular universities, we're a force for good, dedicated to delivered outstanding research and excellent education. Much more than a university, we are a place where ambitious people unite as a diverse and inclusive community to make meaningful connections. Where world-class facilities combine with exceptional minds to improve lives through innovation. We welcome those who are committed, talented, and hardworking. People who believe in our values and are as driven as we are to achieve shared goals.
Our community of over 5,100 colleagues work in close partnership every day to bring about positive change regionally, nationally, and globally.
Build a role with purpose, in an environment designed to unlock your potential. Be part of Manchester Met. Be Manchester Met proud. Let's transform lives together.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy
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At Book Aid International we share the power of books and help build a more equal future. Every year we work with our partners worldwide to provide over one million brand-new books which support or establish libraries in communities where people would otherwise have few opportunities to read.
We are looking for a creative and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to maximise our reach, engagement and fundraising income across all digital channels. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our Income and Engagement Team, leading day-to-day digital activity while helping shape how we connect with supporters, publishers and other audiences.
This is an exciting moment to join Book Aid International in a newly created role dedicated to digital marketing, with the opportunity to shape how we connect with our audiences and grow our impact.
The postholder will lead on:
· Social media, email marketing, SEO, website management and paid advertising
· Digital fundraising campaigns and supporter journeys
· Data, analytics and optimisation across all digital channels
· Integrated campaigns in close collaboration with the Brand Manager and Individual Giving Manager
We are looking for someone with proven digital marketing experience, strong analytical skills and a data-informed approach, experience of digital fundraising or the charity sector, excellent copywriting skills and an eye for engaging content, and knowledge of GDPR as it applies to digital marketing.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. For full details about the role, including details on the recruitment process, please visit our website and download the Role Description.
Applications are a CV and maximum 2-page covering statement highlighting specific demonstrable experiences and skills that align with the requirements outlined in the Role description. CVs received without a covering statement, may not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At SATRO our mission is to raise young people's aspirations about their futures, and help equip them with the skills and confidence they need to pursue their goals.
About the Role
This role is all about preparing young people for their futures after education by enabling them to acquire and develop key transferable skills, confidence and experiences of the workplace that they will need to make more informed decisions.
You will deliver engaging, interactive workshops and challenges aimed at developing students’ (mainly ages 11 - 16) essential employability skills, building their confidence, and increasing their understanding of the variety of career pathways available.
About You
We are looking for someone enthusiastic, creative, who is a great communicator and comfortable working with young people in the full range of educational settings.
You should have experience of working with young people, including delivering workshops, a strong understanding of employability skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.
About us
You will be joining a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to harnessing our relationships with businesses to raise young people's aspirations about their future careers, and through those partnerships help them understand employer expectations and develop the skills they will need to be successful.
We offer flexible working arrangements and a fun and supportive working environment
For more details please see the attached role description.
Inspiring young people about the possibilities and breadth of STEM careers, and giving them the skills and confidence to pursue their goals
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Regional Lead – TechFirst (South East)
Salary: £43,000
Help shape the future of technology education across the South East.
Are you a skilled programme manager who enjoys building partnerships, leading teams, and delivering impactful programmes?
We're looking for a Regional Lead to oversee delivery of the TechFirst programme across the South East. Reporting to the Senior Regional Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating delivery activity, managing a team of three colleagues, and ensuring schools, employers, and partners receive an excellent experience.
Based from home with regular travel across the South East and into our London (E1) office and occasional travel to our York head office, this 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.
About Us
STEM 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.
To 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.
TechFirst 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.
We believe every young person should have access to high-quality technology education and meaningful opportunities to engage with the world of work.
Our Ideal Candidate
· You will have experience delivering programmes within education, careers, skills, youth engagement, or related sectors.
· You will be an effective people manager with excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
· You will be comfortable building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using data to drive performance and improvement.
· Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping them access exciting futures in technology.
By joining us, you’ll:
Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.
Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.
Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.
Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.
Our Benefits
30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)
Access to an attractive pension scheme
Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week
Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year
A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more
Location
South East England (with regular travel across the sub-region and London and occasional travel to York). This role will be working from home.
Next Steps
Click to apply and you will be directed to our website.
You will be asked to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.
Closing date 9am - 19th June 2026
1st stage interviews: w/c 22nd June and 29th June (online)
2nd stage: Full day assessment centre - Thursday 9th July (in person in London)
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“I have found teaching at MYL is very different to teaching in a mainstream school. The students are considered and celebrated for their individual needs and strengths. We see them holistically and the students social, emotional and mental health challenges are considered alongside their education. I really enjoy teaching here. The classes are small and there is enough time to plan, teach and assess each learner effectively, without affecting my work/life balance!”
Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We build trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe, facilitating engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave young people with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.
Do you have a teaching qualification and experience of supporting young people with SEND? Would you like to use your teaching skills in a flexible, creative environment with a good work life balance?
Do to expansion at our Moss Side Centre we are recruiting for a Post 16 SEND Teacher to support young people aged 16 – 25 who have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP). Manchester Young Lives Learning Hubs provide a holistic learning environment where young people have the right support to thrive and make successful progressions to employment, education or training. We work with young people to develop individual goals and targets to support their learning and development, as well as offering the opportunity to attend a work or volunteering placement.
As a Post 16 SEND teacher you will work within a small team providing a safe and nurturing environment where young people feel safe and secure. You will be responsible for teaching Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths to small groups of varying ability levels, as well as delivering engaging and creative enrichment activities to develop life and employability skills and support young people to believe in themselves.
“I prefer working at MYL compared to my previous role as a primary school teacher due to having a much more manageable work-life balance. MYL is big on ensuring that workload is manageable and we have friendly and supportive staff. Small group sizes allows me to focus on individuals and their needs rather than focus on behaviour management.”
MYL is a flexible, supportive and values led environment in which to work. If you have the passion and commitment to make a difference to young people then please do get in touch. We are interested in hearing from experienced teachers, perhaps who have taken a career break and want to return to education in a non-school/college environment, or newly qualified teachers who have the right levels of experience of working with children and young people with additional needs. Preparation and planning time is made available within your working week. This is a full-time role but we are happy to consider job shares, reduced hours or flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
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Are you an experienced and passionate teacher of Life Skills looking to make a real difference to the lives of autistic young people?
At Ambitious College, we are looking for a dedicated and inspiring Lecturer with proven experience delivering Life Skills curriculum at Pre-Entry and Entry Level 1. This is an opportunity to empower learners, nurture independence, and help young people develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive in everyday life.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong experience teaching learners with additional needs and who understand how to adapt learning to support communication, independence, emotional wellbeing, and personal development.
About the Role
This is more than a teaching role — it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, support personal growth, and create a truly inclusive learning environment where every learner feels valued, understood, and supported.
You will:
About You
We are looking for someone who:
If you are committed to transforming lives through inclusive and meaningful education, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Shortlisting Date: Friday 12 June 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
Head of Financial Operations
London | Hybrid Working
1 Year FTC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance leader to join a highly respected higher education institution at a pivotal time in its development.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, this role will lead a large Financial Operations function, overseeing accounts payable, income and receivables, and finance systems teams. Managing a team of approximately 15 staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of efficient, customer-focused financial services, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will be responsible for the effective management of income collection, supplier payments, cashflow and working capital, alongside maintaining a robust internal control environment. You will also lead the ongoing development of financial systems and support the wider finance leadership team in delivering strategic change initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant experience leading financial operations within a complex organisation. You will have a strong background in transaction processing, financial controls, systems development and team leadership, alongside a proven track record of driving change and improving service delivery. Experience of ERP systems is essential, while exposure to the higher education sector would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a values-led organisation known for innovation, creativity and academic excellence.
To find out more, please get in touch with Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for a confidential discussion.
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Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to join us in a hands‑on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. As part of our national charity’s central team, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality programmes that connect young people with citizenship education, from legal initiatives such as mock trials to social action challenges and workshops.
Your Role’s Purpose
Young Citizens is recruiting a Programmes Coordinator to play a hands-on role at the heart of our mission to help young people become active, engaged and informed citizens. Working across our portfolio, you’ll support the delivery of a range of programmes, from legal education initiatives such as Mock Trials and The Big Legal Lesson, to Citizenship Workshops and social action programmes like the Make a Difference Challenge.
You’ll coordinate engaging, high-quality experiences for schools, working closely with teachers, volunteers and partners to ensure programmes run smoothly and meet our participation and impact targets. Alongside delivery, you’ll contribute to growing reach, improving programme content and strengthening our overall impact.
Young Citizens works at the intersection of education, democracy and civic life, helping young people become active participants in their communities. If you're excited about making a tangible impact through high-quality programme delivery, and want to contribute to a mission driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Who we are looking for
You will join a small, dedicated team of delivery staff, making this well suited to someone who is ready to take ownership of their key areas while also contributing to shared priorities across the team. You may have experience in programme delivery, education, events, or a similar role, and be ready to take ownership of a diverse and active portfolio.
This role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities across different timelines. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working in a fast-paced environment where strong processes and relationship-building are key to success. For full details of the role and responsibilities, please see the job pack below.
In your first year
You will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of Young Citizens’ education programmes, ensuring schools, teachers and partners have a positive experience from registration through to programme completion. You will manage programme administration, communications, scheduling and logistics, and act as a main point of contact for participating schools and stakeholders.
You will also support monitoring and evaluation by collecting feedback and impact data, helping to demonstrate outcomes and inform programme improvements. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will contribute to refining systems and processes to strengthen the quality and reach of Young Citizens’ programmes.
Through programme coordination, stakeholder engagement and operational support, this role delivers:
Strong relationships with schools, teachers and partners.
Efficient administrative and communication processes.
Accurate data and insights to evidence impact and improve delivery.
Why join us?
Deliver an impactful mission with a passionate team. Young Citizens offers the opportunity to join a passionate, supportive and ambitious team dedicated to strengthening democracy by equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate actively in society. Our culture is collaborative, welcoming and impact-focused, and your work will make a tangible difference to children and young people across the UK by helping to deliver programmes that build critical thinking, civic understanding and the confidence to make a positive contribution to their communities.
A results-driven culture with flexibility and strong benefits. We are building an agile, hybrid organisation with a flexible approach to how we work. Our benefits include 28+ days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), volunteering days, office closure over the Christmas holidays, full pension contributions on the first 8%, and enhanced leave packages.
A chance to grow and develop. As we enter a new three-year development phase, we’re seeking individuals who thrive in a high-performing, adaptable environment and are motivated to grow alongside the organisation as it scales.
A chance to leave your mark. We empower our people to be contributors, decision-makers, and designers of our work. We’re looking for proactive professionals who are eager to shape their area of the charity and play a meaningful role in our future direction.
A few useful notes when applying:
If you are excited by the opportunity to coordinate impactful programmes and support the next generation of active citizens, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining your interest in the role and how your skills and experience meet the requirements in the job description. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Additional Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
Due to the volume of applications, feedback will be provided only to candidates shortlisted for interview.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in programme coordination, education, youth work or the charity sector, as well as those with strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to our mission.
The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 14 June 2026, with first shortlisting from Friday 1 June 2026, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Please note that if the role is still advertised, it means we have not yet made an appointment. We reserve the right to close the application process early if a suitable candidate is identified.
Young Citizens is a citizenship education charity that informs, equips and inspires children and young people across the UK to be active citizens.


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About the role
We are excited to recruit a Community Organiser for our Springburn Parent Power project, based in the Springburn area of Glasgow. This role offers a meaningful, paid professional development opportunity. The Brilliant Club will work in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Connect to engage with parents in Springburn.
Connect is a Scottish parental engagement charity focused on building strong partnerships between families, schools and communities across Scotland to support children’s learning and wellbeing by providing information, advice and training. Connect will use its existing networks to support The Brilliant Club to foster relationships with local schools and engage parents and carers in these communities.
The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as “a place of useful learning” for all, equality in access to higher education has always been at the heart of Strathclyde’s mission:
‘As a socially progressive and inclusive institution, we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, recognising the barriers that exist for many, and we support our students to successfully overcome these. We remain committed to widening access and offering high-quality support to our students to ensure their successes.’ Strathclyde 2030: Outstanding education & student experience
In 2026, the university is a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff of all backgrounds, characteristics and lived experiences and the top Research Intensive university in Scotland for widening access. Strathclyde are committed to a socially progressive ethos and the consistent embedding of our values. The university will act as the anchor institution for the Parent Power chapter, providing meeting spaces and expertise in the form of university advice and guidance sessions for parents.
Parent Power
Parent Power supports parents/carers to develop skills in community organising and expertise in supporting their child to access higher education. The project empowers parents/carers to make change in their children’s future and ensure that they have a fair chance in education and their future careers. You can find out more about Parent Power here.
The Community Organiser will:
About you
The role will best suit someone who:
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



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Group Tutor Contractor
We are currently recruiting for tutors in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
Join an education charity that believes that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
Position: A level Group Tutor Contractor (various subjects)
Location: UK (nationwide, remote)
Contract: For the 2026/27 academic year with the option to renew at the end of the year
Salary: £38 per tutorial
Close Date: 13th June 2026
Interview Date: May 2026 to July 2026
Start Date: October 2026 or November 2026 depending on student demand for tuition subject
About the Role
Are you an experienced A level tutor? Can you support under-resourced young people to reach their full academic potential?
We are looking for passionate and qualified A level tutors to deliver high quality group tuition to students. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors with a love of learning to help bright students overcome barriers to academic achievement. Tutorials are delivered online to groups of up to 4 students via our bespoke online learning platform.
Tutorials generally take place between the hours of 3pm and 8pm on weekday evenings, with flexibility around the schedules of our tutors and students.
Role Responsibilities
Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the time the work commences
If you are interested in joining the team as a tutor in an A level subject not listed, please still apply and detail this in your application. We may then reach out to you if new roles become available.
About You
You will have at least two years A level teaching and/or tutoring experience and a positive, engaging and flexible teaching style.
You will also have:
About the Organisation
Join an organisations that believes that every young person should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and make the most of their education. The team are passionate about reducing the educational barriers students face, helping them to pursue a career in their chosen field and follow their dreams.
The mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. Working with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are 50% more likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at the organisation, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+. We also particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to the mission.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.
You also have experience in roles such as Teacher, Teaching, Science Tutor, Science Teacher, Maths Tutor, Maths Teacher, Biology Tutor, Biology Teacher, Chemistry Tutor, Chemistry Teacher, Physics Tutor, Physics Teacher, Education, School.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Adult Learning, Skills and Employment to join our Senior Management Team and lead one of our core service areas.
This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a wide-ranging, community-based service that supports local residents to develop skills, confidence and pathways into employment. Bringing together our Community Education & Training provision and Employment & Careers services, the role is responsible for ensuring a cohesive offer that supports hundreds of individuals each year from community learning through to work.
A core element of our provision is the delivery of high-quality adult learning, including functional skills (English, maths and ICT), ESOL, community wellbeing, family learning, pathways to employment and selected vocational courses. Our services are shaped by both community need and funding priorities and continue to evolve in response to local demand and emerging opportunities.
Employment support also forms an integral part of our wider offer, both through embedded progression support within Adult Education provision and through separately funded programmes for priority groups, including younger jobseekers (18–24) and older residents (50+). This requires a flexible and responsive approach to programme development, partnership working and service delivery.
Our current provision is primarily funded through Lambeth Adult Learning and the Greater London Authority, with a combined annual budget of approximately £750,000 per year. A significant focus of the role will be overseeing the successful delivery of these contracts and services, ensuring high-quality provision, strong performance and meaningful progression outcomes for residents.
We are looking for someone who brings:
Why join High Trees?
At High Trees, our staff are at the heart of everything we do. We are a supportive and collaborative organisation where people are encouraged to grow, develop and contribute to the wider direction of our work. Our benefits include a generous annual leave allowance, pension contributions, and access to employee support.
This role offers the opportunity to shape a key service area at an exciting point of development, working alongside a committed team to deliver meaningful outcomes for local residents. You will play a central role in strengthening pathways into employment and ensuring our services continue to respond to the needs of the community.
Due to the nature of our services and the importance of community-based delivery, this role is primarily office based and will suit someone who is passionate about working within community settings and building strong relationships with residents, partners and colleagues. While we are committed to supporting flexibility where possible, the majority of the role will be delivered in person across our services and community venues.
Connecting with people and communities to strengthen skills and build stronger voices.



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Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Flexible: monthly co-working days in London and additional regular stakeholder meetings as required nationwide.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Hours: Full time; 37.5 hours a week , We are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working
Contract : Permanent
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role overview
The Head of MAT and School Partnerships will build and lead a high-impact portfolio of strategic MAT partnerships that improve recruitment, retention and long-term success for career change teachers while strengthening outcomes for schools and pupils.
This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of Now Teach’s next phase of growth and impact. The postholder will play a central role in shaping how we work with MATs nationally and how career change teachers are recruited, supported and retained within schools serving disadvantaged communities.
You will also work closely with the Director of Network and Head of Impact to develop a school engagement, impact and advocacy strategy across the 500 schools where our 1,000-strong Now Teacher Network currently teach.
In this role you will……
Lead the design, delivery and evolution of Now Teach’s MAT partnership strategy aimed at ensuring Now Teacher impact in schools. You will support teams to deliver on their agreed recruitment targets and network offer commitments , establishing and growing a portfolio of deeply engaged partners who get it right for their career change teachers.
You will create and maintain strategic relationships, act as a sector expert for growth opportunities, influence and negotiate at senior levels and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Strong judgement and relentless customer focus will be essential as you build customer loyalty and enhance MAT and school advocacy and ultimately, our impact.
Key responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Lead the further development, execution and continuous improvement of the charity’s MAT and School strategy
Feed your knowledge into decisions that will support us to increase our footprint in schools serving areas of greater socio-economic disadvantage
Use partnership insight and data to inform organisational strategy and decision-making
As a member of the extended leadership team, you will contribute to wider organisational planning, decision-making and strategic development
Partner Development and Account Management
Identify and action external landscape opportunities leading on relationships with relevant sector partners
Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of prospective MAT partners who embed the Now Teach model successfully and champion its impact across the sector
Shape the development of CRM and partnership management systems that enable high-quality and scalable account management
Maintain robust partnership governance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and organisational standards
Design and deliver an approach for engaging existing partner schools to strengthen relationships and maximise Network impact.
Oversee a suite of messaging and materials that can be used to brief external audiences and pitch to potential partners supported by Now Teach Communications colleagues
Manage a lighter touch relationship rhythm with a wider set of training providers in our portfolio.
Cross-Organisational Delivery
Define and embed scalable partnership delivery models across recruitment and network teams to ensure successful delivery of agreed partnership models with up to 8 priority partners in year 1 growing to up to 15 over the next 3 years
Work with the Leadership team to implement required changes so that by 2030, 70% of new Now Teach recruits are placed with priority partners and experience an integrated Network offer achieving sector-leading satisfaction scores from Now Teachers and partner schools
Deliver on our ambition for 60% of all new Now Teachers to be teaching in schools serving areas of greater disadvantage by 2030
Business Development & External Influence
Secure partnership income targets, negotiate partnership contributions, and drive commercial sustainability, working closely with COO/Finance Manager on ongoing cost models.
Position Now Teach as a leading strategic partner for MATs seeking to recruit and retain high-quality career change teachers
Represent Now Teach externally across the education sector, building credibility and influence with MAT leaders, system partners and sector stakeholders
Maintain deep understanding of MAT priorities, workforce challenges and sector developments
Impact, Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with the Head of Impact to monitor and evaluate partnership work
Identify insights and trends that support continuous improvement and work collaboratively across teams to iterate our future partnership models
Deliver and monitor data sharing agreements with priority partners working closely with our Data Manager and Head of Technology to ensure high quality and robust data sets
Monitor and report on pipeline progress and established success metrics as part of the leadership team, course correcting as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Who you are (qualities/values)
You thrive when operating in ambiguity and can implement new approaches from the ground up
You enjoy being part of a small team where people work together to drive work forward
You are highly self-directed and comfortable leading complex workstreams independently
You are credible operating with senior education leaders and understand the realities facing MATs and schools
You’re skilled at aligning colleagues (internally and externally) around a shared delivery plan
You’re committed to your own personal and professional development
You’re passionate about ensuring that schools and students benefit from the inspiring professional and life experience of career change teachers.
What you’ll need to succeed in this role
Ability to think strategically and spot opportunities to maximise organisational impact
Proven track record of translating strategy into scalable operational delivery and measurable impact
Proven experience building and managing senior strategic partnerships, ideally within education, public sector or mission-driven organisations to achieve success metrics
Experience influencing senior stakeholders including CEOs, MAT executives or system leaders and shaping compelling propositions
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
A relentless focus on exceptional partner experience and reputation enhancement
Strong ability to lead through influence across cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
A commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
WORKING AT NOW TEACH
Our people join and stay because they value Now Teach’s flexibility, close-knit team culture and social purpose. 32% of employees at all levels of the organisation work part time and everyone works flexibly, with time off in lieu part of our standard working practices. We are a small, collaborative and supportive team of nearly 20 people. We are non-hierarchical, and we set clear expectations and celebrate the successes of teams and individuals.
Our Vision
Schools and students benefit from the inspiring professional and life experience of career change teachers.
Our Values
Now Teach has four core values which encompass how we work together to delivery our vision and mission: Drive impact through expertise; Focus on who matters most; Make change happen; and Build connections that amplify.
Our culture and values are central to us encouraging and supporting people into teaching. Without our positive, honest, and flexible approach we wouldn’t be able to adapt to meet the needs of Now Teachers. We have been named as one of Escape the City’s Top 100 Employers in 2021 and 2022 and have been recognised as a Working Mums’ Top Employer and at the Working Dads Employer Awards. We have won awards for our Culture, Flexible Working and Excellence in Public Service.
In return we offer you
As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for Christmas closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, enhanced parental leave policies, a rewards platform with employee discounts, access to an Employee Assistance Programme and an annual professional development budget for each employee.
Working arrangements
Full time/part time role, flexible working patterns possible. Now Teach are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.
Application Process
Please submit your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages for the cover letter)
Applications close on 15th June
First stage interviews will take place on 24th June online
Second stage interviews (if appropriate) will take place on 1st July in person at a location in London
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact us and ask to speak to the Operations Team.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Safe Recruitment Procedure
Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Transforming Lives Through Learning
Due to exciting growth and expansion of our King's Trust Programme, we are looking for five passionate, energetic, and inspiring individuals to join our King’s Trust Team Programme within the college. The available roles are Team Leader (x3), Asisstant Team Leader, and Curriculum Manager, details of each role can be found on our website.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a life-changing programme that supports young people to build confidence, develop employability skills, improve wellbeing, and create positive futures either within the college or in a community setting.
If you believe in second chances, inclusive education, and helping young people realise their potential, we would love to hear from you.
We will be holding an Information Event on 10th June 6:00pm - 7.30pm at our City Campus. This is a drop in event and staff will be on hand to answer any questions and talk to you about the college and the King's Trust. Please email us for more information and to register your interest.
About the King’s Trust Team Programme
The King’s Trust Team Programme is a 12-week personal development programme designed to support young people aged 16–25 who may be:
The programme combines:
About the Role
3x positions available
As part of the college team, you will work directly with young people within community and college settings to deliver engaging, supportive, and meaningful learning experiences.
You will motivate learners, build positive relationships, and help young people overcome barriers while supporting them towards education, employment, training, or volunteering opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and expand provision within the local community while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking college environment.
Key Responsibilities
Duties of the role also include:
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are:
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered a salary of between £28,760 - £33,563 per annum based upon a combination of the skills, knowledge and experience that you can bring to the role.
Our benefits
Further information can be found on our Benefits andCareer Developmentpages.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. Please review our Recruitment Guidelines for Disabled Candidates which provides further information on reasonable adjustments and how the Disability Confident scheme works in practice.If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us.
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we’re pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply:Click apply online and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact us. CVs are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 21st June 2026
Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy earlier.
Exams Manager
London
£38,429
Working hours – Full time (35 hours per week). Standard working hours between 9am – 5pm.
Working arrangements – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office).
Are you an organised and proactive Team Manager? Do you enjoy managing processes, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring high-quality delivery in a fast-paced environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Exams Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of their examinations, ensuring a secure, consistent and high-quality experience for candidates worldwide.
As Exams Manager, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of examinations, ensuring they are delivered securely, efficiently and in line with agreed standards and timelines.
Working closely with senior colleagues, you will oversee the full exam lifecycle, from planning and scheduling through to results delivery, while managing key relationships with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
You will play a central role in maintaining quality, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
Key responsibilities within this role include:
Our client's ideal candidate will have:
Closing date: 16 June 2026
Please note, they will be reviewing applications as they are received. Interviews may be arranged, and the role may be filled before the advertised closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Our client positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
Our client is all about their people – their members, staff, volunteers and leaders. They educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know they can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into their community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients they serve is a priority for them.
About the role
We mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.
We are excited to be recruiting a School Partnerships Officer to join the School Partnerships Team.
Your job will be to raise awareness of our programmes and transform expressions of interest into school partnerships. If you are passionate about communicating with different audiences, quickly building relationships, and meeting ambitious targets that have a huge social impact, this could be the perfect role for you.
This role will require you to become an expert on our programmes so that you can confidently discuss their features and benefits with key stakeholders. You will be comfortable in winning the confidence of head teachers and senior school leaders of prospective schools who have expressed an interest in partnering with us. This isn’t just about administering a process, it’s about understanding the needs of individual schools and how our programmes can support their priorities. You will be tenacious and empathetic in equal measure. Alongside meeting with schools and securing partnerships, you will be involved with generating interest in our programmes, via marketing campaigns and network building. You will also work to improve the efficiency of our internal systems, so teachers have the best experience communicating with us.
The role will report to the School Partnerships Manager. It can be based at either of our Brilliant Club offices, located in London and Leeds.
About you
The role will best suit someone who has:
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.