Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.
Location: Hybrid, with monthly visits to our London office and regular college travel (2/3 days a week, with up to 4/5 days in busy periods).
Travel: You will be required to regularly travel to your assigned colleges, so reliable means of transport (e.g. car/bus/train) is essential. Colleges you may need to travel to include: Sandwell College (more tbc).
For travel to the London office, you will be able to claim expenses.
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).
Salary: £25,000
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Fixed term until end of May 2026, with potential for extension.

ABOUT US

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.
We are now seeking a driven and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our growing team and ensure the successful delivery of our tutoring programmes.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

• A strong commitment to tackling educational inequality and supporting disadvantaged students.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards for student success.
• Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to students and senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.
• IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience in education programme delivery.
• Familiarity with Salesforce.
• Understanding of the further education sector.
• Interest in or commitment to a career in the charity sector.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Programme Coordinator, you will work directly with Programme Managers to build and manage positive relationships, respond to and resolve queries, and act as the first point of contact across our three main stakeholder groups: students, tutors, and college staff. The role will be of particular interest to someone wanting to gain knowledge and experience of the education and charity sectors.
Get Further have recently announced a Randomised Control Trial (RCT) in partnership with the Education Endowment Foundation and University of Warwick. The 25/26 academic year will be a fantastic opportunity to be involved in this high-profile research project, aimed at improving social mobility and tackling educational inequality. Alongside this Get Further will be continuing to grow and develop our new Functional Skills programme. As a Programme Coordinator, you will build and develop transferable skills in programme delivery, communication, and relationship and task management.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Programme Coordination

• Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year, ensuring sustained engagement with tutoring sessions.
• Prepare for programme launches, including timetabling of sessions and logistical planning.
• Maximise student reach by filling available tutoring spaces and maintaining an active pipeline of students.
• Develop strategies to enhance student engagement and track attendance KPIs using our CRM system (Salesforce).
• Prioritise safeguarding and student safety at all times.

Tutor Performance and Delivery

• Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct regular check-ins with tutors, providing guidance and feedback.
• Observe tutoring sessions to uphold delivery standards and improve programme effectiveness.

College Relationships and Programme Logistics

• Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Oversee programme preparations, including: Timetabling sessions and managing room booking; Ensuring tutors have access to the resources and facilities at the colleges in your portfolio
• Drive regular communication with college stakeholders (lead teachers), providing updates on programme developments, attendance, and student outcomes.
• Support timely data collection and contribute to impact reporting for each college partnership.
• Participate in contract renewal discussions to maintain and expand partnerships for subsequent academic years.

Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
• Actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and enhance programme outcomes for students and
• tutors.
• Contribute to wider organisational projects, such as tutor training, resource development, and student engagement initiatives.
• Lead special projects aligned with your interests to further our mission.
• Take ownership of initiatives that align with your interests, such as piloting new strategies or leading special projects to advance our mission

Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values

• Represent Get Further’s values in all interactions with students, tutors, and external partners.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and programme evaluation to drive positive systemic change.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support the charity’s strategic priorities.