At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting outreach initiatives and coordinate impactful educational programmes in economics.
- Company: Join the Royal Economic Society, a historic charity promoting diversity in economics.
- Benefits: Hybrid working model, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career advancement and meaningful impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by broadening access to economics for under-represented groups.
- Qualifications: Experience in educational engagement and a passion for diversity in education.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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.
Job Type: 1 year fixed term contract, with potential to extend subject to funding.
Job Overview
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.
Society Background
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. Our wider purpose is to promote the study of economic science. With over 3,000 individual members worldwide and a dozen organisational members, we are one of the oldest economic associations in the world. We are a registered charity, and membership is open to anyone who shares our aims and objectives.
- 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.
Experience delivering multiple outreach or educational engagement initiatives to time and against success criteria.
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.
Ability to interpret and use data, monitoring and evaluation insights to improve delivery, report on impact and support programme planning.
Experience of working independently with a flexible, can-do approach to work.
Understanding of diversity and inclusion in education.
An interest in economics, social science or education policy.
Economics degree or equivalent.
No Agencies
The 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.
Programme Manager - Discover Economics in Westminster employer: Royal Economic Society
The Royal Economic Society is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Westminster, Central London. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a hybrid working model and opportunities to engage with leading experts in the field of economics. The collaborative culture fosters growth and inclusivity, making it an ideal place for those passionate about advancing education and research.
