Programme Officer

At least two years’ relevant work experience.

Introduction

School 21 is an exciting new school in Stratford. With two key aims at the heart - to create an environment where students produce beautiful work that is of value to the world today and to prepare students for success in the twenty-first century - School 21 is redesigning and transforming the face of education.

The Programme Officer will be responsible for both relationship development and programme management. They will be working to grow our network of partners by building quality relationships with a range of stakeholders, as well as building and delivering programmes which utilise the expertise of those partners.

The role

This is an exciting role for an enthusiastic, creative, personable and well-organised individual working in an innovative and influential school.

As Programme Officer, you will be integral to the Partnerships Team, growing our network of partners and supporters, developing new programmes and managing events. Working within a small and busy team, you will be comfortable using your initiative and working with a wide variety of stakeholders from school students to Secretaries of State.

You will take the lead in developing an important new area of the school’s work, building a 4-18 careers and aspirations programme. This programme will involve working with universities, businesses and charities to organise taster days, guest speakers, careers fairs etc. You will get to know the local area and provision so as to be able to offer guidance to students on their next steps, and will continue to support those students once they join the alumni network and transition from school to the world beyond.

You will respond to requests from staff within the school but also our partners, coordinate networks of employers, ensure delivery of project aims and evaluate the impact of our work. With your excellent organisational skills, you will be good at preparing for every eventuality, but you will also be flexible and adaptable when faced with change.

You will have a good understanding of the education sector and be able to spot opportunities and identify risks that may accelerate or undermine progress towards programme goals. You will be adept at juggling competing priorities and understanding the needs and motivations of the diverse range of individuals and organisations engaged in our work.

A confident and persuasive communicator, you will write resources and publicity materials, speak in public, and promote our work across social media and through other channels. As an ambassador for School 21, you will represent the organisation at meetings and events, and use your expertise, knowledge and charm to influence others to get involved.

Key accountabilities

• Recruiting and coordinating partners including universities, businesses and others;
• Managing the day-to-day delivery of projects;
• Working with the Director of Partnerships to ensure that our programmes are wellmanaged, effective and a positive and productive experience for all involved;
• Liaising with multiple stakeholders and coordinating their involvement in projects;
• Writing reports based on information collected from project evaluations and research;
• Gathering regular stakeholder feedback to help promote continuous improvement;
• Representing School 21 at internal and external meetings and events;
• Ensuring that interactions and activity with partners are recorded appropriately using our contact management database;
• Building and running a 4-18 careers and aspirations programme.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relations with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders;
• Strong written and verbal communication;
• Demonstrable experience of successful project management;
• Good IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• Outstanding organisation, prioritising and planning skills;
• Ability to work independently, self-motivate and work on own initiative;
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines as required;
• Reacts positively and promptly to changing situations and requirements;
• Experience of coordinating multiple tasks, projects and events with a variety of stakeholders;
• Experience of event planning, coordination and execution;
• Good understanding of the education sector (experience of working in or with schools is desirable).

You will love this job if…

• You want to be part of a growing force for innovation in education;
• You enjoy working with committed people in a friendly and purposeful environment;
• You thrive in small teams and when multi-tasking and juggling competing priorities;
• You have the confidence to ask for help from many different people;
• You are a natural networker and enjoy developing new relationships;
• You are passionate about education and creating opportunities for young people;
• You like people and people like you!

How to apply

Please complete the online application form which can be found here.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about this role, please email Debbie Penglis at the email address below

Debbie Penglis
dpenglis@school21.org.uk
020 8262 2121

Closing date: Monday 6th March at midday.
Interviews to take place in the week commencing 13th March.

School 21
Pitchford Street
Stratford
London,
London E15 4