Regional Lead - TechFirst (South East)

Are you a skilled programme manager who enjoys building partnerships, leading teams, and delivering impactful programmes?

We're looking for a Regional Lead to oversee delivery of the TechFirst programme across the South East. Reporting to the Senior Regional Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating delivery activity, managing a team of three colleagues, and ensuring schools, employers, and partners receive an excellent experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead local delivery of a nationally significant programme designed to improve young people's access to technology skills and careers.

STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.

To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.

TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme connecting young people with employers, volunteers, technology professionals, and education partners to inspire future careers and develop the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.

We believe every young person should have access to high-quality technology education and meaningful opportunities to engage with the world of work.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

You will lead day-to-day programme delivery across the South East, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and targets are achieved.

Working closely with schools, employers, and delivery partners, you will oversee local planning, monitor performance, manage risks, and support your team to deliver high-quality experiences for young people.

You will play a key role in ensuring regional priorities are translated into successful local delivery and that programme outcomes are achieved.

Download the full Role Profile to find out more!

You will have experience delivering programmes within education, careers, skills, youth engagement, or related sectors.

You will be an effective people manager with excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

You will be comfortable building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using data to drive performance and improvement.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping them access exciting futures in technology.

The role holder will be required to undertake regular travel across the South East and occasional travel to national meetings.

Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

If you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.

South East England (with regular travel across the sub-region and London and occasional travel to York). This role will be working from home alongside regular days in our London office with the wider team.

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.

Closing date: 9am Monday 30th November

1^st stage interviews: Tuesday 8th December (online)

2^nd stage: Tuesday 15th December (in person interviews in London)