upReach are seeking to hire a Programme Manager to deliver our programme of support for students from less advantaged backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to the growth of the charity by managing multiple employers and/or university partnership relationships and leading a delivery team of Programme Coordinators to attract, onboard and provide high-quality support to Associates (the undergraduates we support). We may hire more than one candidate depending on the need within the charity. One programme that we will certainly be recruiting for focuses on supporting students interested in careers in the Government and Public Sector and/or Charity & Social Impact Sector. If you have experience in this area, please mention it in your application.

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach's mission and have an understanding of, and empathy with, the challenges facing those from lower-socio-economic backgrounds. You will be responsible for overseeing key elements of these programmes, including attracting new students, planning high-quality support and events, managing relationships with key external stakeholders at all levels of seniority, and evaluating impact.

You will support and coach a team to manage day-to-day partner responsibilities and relationship management, working closely with the Head of Employer Partnerships and/or University Partnership Manager to ensure that all relationships and events with upReach’s partners are managed effectively. You will also contribute to strategic decisions about new opportunities to grow upReach's existing partnerships and identify new relationships we could build to support our Associates.

In addition, you will work with the broader Delivery leadership team to form plans and strategies for upReach’s general Associate attraction, programme delivery and team management. You will be a key member of a dynamic and growing national team.