We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidate to take on the fixed-term maternity cover role of Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (East Midlands, North of England and Scotland). You will line manage one Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and three Regional Operations Managers to ensure that centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the clusters, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
The role at a glance
Contract
This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
January 2027 (or as otherwise agreed)
Working hours
Monday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9am – 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am – 6:00pm
Friday: 9am – 5:30pm
(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member) with 1 day working from home.
Location
The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Middlesbrough or Nottingham, with regular travel across with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London.
The role requires frequent travel in your region (usually within the day), journey times can be 1 hour+. Intermittent travel out of the area is also required e.g. to London, this may include occasional overnight stays.
£50,300 per annum
Pro rata for part-time candidate.
Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Interview day (in-person):
Thursday 19th November 2026.Please ensure you are available on this date.
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Head of Programme Delivery and Operations employer: IntoUniversity
IntoUniversity is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the community. As a part-time Purchase Ledger Assistant, you'll enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to be part of a dedicated finance team committed to the charity's mission. Located at our Head Office, you'll benefit from a friendly culture that values each employee's contributions and fosters growth.
