Head of Programmes and Quality

We are seeking a talented Head of Programmes and Quality, fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join our Senior Operations Team. The postholder will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure that our programmes remain high-quality, impactful and aligned with emerging best practice.

And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.

Job Purpose
The postholder will be responsible for, and have strategic oversight of, the design, development and evaluation of the IntoUniversity programme. The IntoUniversity programme comprises of three main strands: Academic Support; the FOCUS Programme (primary, secondary and cross-centre programmes) and Mentoring.

The role at a glance

Contract

This is a permanent role. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.

Start date

May 2025 (or as otherwise agreed)

Working hours

Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00 Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

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 the IntoUniversity centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester or Nottingham, with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London.

Salary

£43,500 Plus additional London contribution of £2,600 for London-based candidates.
Pro rata for part-time candidate.

Annual leave

Full-time staff entitlement, pro-rated for part-time staff: 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)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round early finish Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS rewards, competitions and prizes across the year