SEND and Alternative Provision Programmes Manager

This role will lead on the delivery of fantastic employability activities, high-quality work experience placements and other projects as required, for some of the most marginalised young people with barriers to employment, including those in Alternative Provisions and Special Schools, and young people in the community at high risk of not transitioning to education, employment or training.

You will lead a small team to coordinate multiple programmes, working with different stakeholders, including businesses, schools, local partners and most importantly the young people on our programmes. You will ensure that our programmes are well managed and delivered to an extremely high standard.

You will bring with you experience of working with young people with complex needs, safeguarding challenges, and barriers to employment, through either working in or with; Alternative provisions, the Youth Justice system, care-experienced young people, young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

You will also be a skills and empathetic Manager, with an understanding of different needs (e.g. young people, schools, and employer priorities), with the ability to respond flexibly to change and challenge. You will need an excellent attention to detail, able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and be committed to ensuring our programmes make a real difference in the lives of the young people we serve.