Programme Manager 

Position: Head of Technician Pathway Development 
Hours: Part time (minimum of 28 hours per week) or full time 
Contract: Four year fixed term contract 
Salary: circa. £45,000 per annum FTE 
Location: Central London

With support from the Gatsby Foundation, the Science Council is about to commence a four-year programme of activity to develop and deliver enhanced support for technicians in science, especially those early in their career. An experienced individual is sought to lead this programme. 

Working closely with professional bodies who are Members of the Science Council, the post holder will form and lead a team, to deliver a range of activities to help individuals with their development and recognition as a technician, and with employers and educators, raise the profile of technical education. 

The management of projects, people and change to ensure delivery are core to this role, as is the ability to work creatively with other organisations on a wider variety of activities. You may have first-hand experience of the national apprentice and T Level programme, or at least a good understanding of it. 

If you feel excited by this opportunity, click the apply button to be able to download the relevant documentation, including Job Description and Person Specification. To apply please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter including a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining how you meet the experience and skills required for this role. 

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1st September 2019 
Interviews: Friday 20th September 2019 in central London 

The Science Council is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce. We support flexible working and are open to considering job share arrangements. 

We are committed to developing our people. 

No agencies please. 

You may have experience of the following: Organisational Development, Apprenticeship Programme Manager, Apprenticeships Manager, T Levels, T-Levels, Technical careers, Further Education, Vocational Training, Vocational Education, programme management, science, project management etc. 

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