Programme Manager - Discover Economics in City of Westminster

Reports to: Head of Discover Economics

Location base: Our offices are based in Westminster, Central London and we currently have a hybrid model of working. Mondays are work from office days. Occasional travel to meetings within the UK will be required. Full information can be provided on application.

Salary: £35,000 PA

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: 1 year fixed term contract, with potential to extend subject to funding

An exciting opportunity to play a central role in the next phase of Discover Economics. Building on the initial development of the programme, this role will coordinate delivery across a varied portfolio of activities, ensuring high-quality delivery and the capture of measurable outcomes to demonstrate impact for key stakeholders. The postholder will act as an operational representative for the programme, strengthen existing partnerships, and support the continued development of activities that broaden access to economics.

Discover Economics is a Royal Economic Society programme that aims to increase diversity in economics by broadening the appeal of the subject, changing perceptions of economics and economists, and attracting more students from under-represented groups. The programme focuses on young people aged 15–17, particularly those making choices about post-16 qualifications and university study.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of national outreach initiatives across the Discover Economics programme, including school engagement activities, the Young Economist of the Year Competition, ambassador programmes, workshops and classroom/careers materials.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with partner organisations, funders and key stakeholders, including Academic Champions, to maximise the delivery and impact of the programme.
• Coordinate the development and delivery of virtual work experience programmes and other scalable outreach models that provide high-quality participant experiences.
• Work with the Head of Discover Economics and Communications Officer to coordinate communications and outreach content, ensuring outputs meet brand, quality and accessibility standards.
• Use data, monitoring and evaluation insights to inform programme development, improve delivery, and identify opportunities to expand reach and impact.
• Represent the programme at relevant external events, helping to strengthen partnerships and identify new collaboration opportunities.
• Work with the Head of Discover Economics to inform development of programme objectives and sector priorities.
• Produce reports for stakeholders, funders and the Advisory Working Group to support effective planning and decision-making.
• Contribute to operational planning and programme management, including improving systems and processes, to ensure effective delivery across activities.

Essential Skills:

• Degree level education or equivalent.
• Experience delivering multiple outreach or educational engagement initiatives to time and against success criteria.
• Demonstrable experience managing partnership relationships.
• Ability to support the development and delivery of new initiatives from concept to delivery, for example virtual work experience programmes.
• Strong organisational and operational planning skills, including managing operational budgets and resources.
• A strong commitment to promoting diversity in education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience coordinating communications for a variety of initiatives.
• Ability to interpret and use data, monitoring and evaluation insights to improve delivery, report on impact and support programme planning.
• Experience representing a programme or organisation at external events.
• Experience of working independently with a flexible, can-do approach to work.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge and experience of the education, including higher education, sector.
• Understanding of diversity and inclusion in education.
• An interest in economics, social science or education policy.
• Economics degree or equivalent.

Application Process:

Please apply by sending your CV along with a personal statement outlining how you meet each person specification point. Applications that have not linked the personal statement to the person specification points will not be considered. Applications should be emailed by 10am Friday 24 July 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisting will be done on an ongoing basis with interview slots held both w/c 20th July (for early applicants) and 27th July. Please note: No Agencies.

Safer Recruitment statement: Royal Economic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safer recruitment checks, which may include a DBS check, references, and verification of qualifications and employment history. All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct when working with students.