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.
Our guiding principles are:
Work with integrity – doing the right thing for young people
Be bold – using challenges to drive innovation
Drive equity – challenging our thinking to increase diversity
In partnership – working with others to achieve goals
We have over 40 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Programme Manager - Early Connect is responsible for developing and delivering work related learning activities for young people with the aim of enhancing their skills and understanding of future career opportunities and transitioning into apprenticeships.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at A* to C grade or equivalent (including English and Maths)
• A Levels or equivalent qualification

THE ROLE: PROGRAMME MANAGER – EARLY CONNECT

Working Hours: 3 fixed days per week (22.2 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to end of December 2025
Salary: Actual pro-rata salary is £18,582 – 21,582 per annum. (£30,970 – £35,970 FTE per annum depending on experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage development and delivery of phase 2 of the Early Connect programme.
2. Accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets.
3. Manage a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training.
4. Complete appropriate action plans and reviews with Early Connect participants.
5. Accurately manage the data and reporting requirements of funders of the Early Connect programme - GLA and DfE.
6. Identify suitable referral partners including the Jobcentre and training providers from which to recruit job seekers and course participants.
7. Provide a triage service for participants with agreed response times for engagement and support.
8. Act as main point of contact and maintain an effective relationship with participants and stakeholders. This includes liaison between stakeholders including young people, funders, business volunteers and staff.
9. Research and develop suitable referral routes and explore new partnership opportunities for current and future projects.
10. Represent the charity in meetings and events in order to promote and raise awareness of the charity.
11. Develop and deliver training to those participating in delivery of programmes. This can include business volunteers, school staff or members of staff.
12. Carry out any other duties that are in line with the purpose and grade of the role.
13. To complete all tasks in accordance with the charity policies and procedures and funders requirements to ensure contractual obligations are met.