Overview
Programme Lead – 12 months – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow. Join EY Foundation to help shape opportunities for young people from low-income backgrounds. This is a fixed-term contract (FTC) for 12 months with locations in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow.
Application deadline: 17/10/2025. Job type: FTC – 12 months. Role: Programme Lead. Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow.
Introduction to EY Foundation
The EY Foundation is a charity established in 2014 to help young people from a low-income background develop the skills needed to succeed in the workplace. EY, the professional services firm, is the primary funder.
Our ambition is that all young people eligible for Free School Meals have employment and earnings potential equitable to other young people in the UK. We collaborate with a wide range of organisations to deliver employability skills programmes, scalable digital interventions, and by leveraging our convening power to influence systemic change. Our team operates in four hubs: London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham. We operate a hybrid working model, with staff in the office at least one day per week, and possible additional attendance based on role or business needs. We are funded through corporate partners, fundraising, and grants.
EY Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, where appropriate.
Your role as Programme Lead
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead at the EY Foundation. You will join the Programmes Team and make a national impact across the UK. The successful candidate will report to one of our Regional Programme Managers, depending on location.
In this role you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional programmes across our portfolio for young people across our delivery hubs. You will be willing to travel to Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, or any other area as required, and work closely with our business development and volunteering teams to support the stewardship of corporate partners and volunteers.
This role is for an initial 12-month period to support an increase in young people numbers across new delivery windows. You will demonstrate a strong commitment to social mobility, diversity and inclusion. We adopt flexible roles to reflect the dynamic nature of our charity and to enable learning and growth. This profile outlines key duties but is not exhaustive and will evolve with the role.
The role will include several key responsibilities, including but not limited to:
* Leading on all aspects of programme planning, management, and delivery, including recruiting, onboarding and training young people, employers and volunteers; coordinating programme logistics and admin (room bookings, catering, risk assessments, safeguarding, etc.).
* Development and delivery of programme curriculum and content.
* Stakeholder management, including developing and maintaining positive relationships with local schools and colleges (including virtual schools), local authorities, employers, corporate partners and EY stakeholders.
* Evaluate programme impact in line with the Theory of Change and recommend continuous improvements.
* Collect and analyse data and feedback from participants, volunteers and employers.
* Staff management of secondees or other team members where relevant.
* Represent the Foundation at internal and external events (including evening/breakfast events).
Your Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualification
What you will bring includes demonstrable skills, experience and knowledge in the following areas:
Required
Skills
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
* Excellent project management experience, including managing people and resources.
* Ability to deliver against a portfolio of projects/tasks effectively.
* Ability to foster positive relationships with a range of people.
* Delivering excellent customer service to internal or external customers or service users.
* Team player with a confident, professional, flexible, positive, calm and resilient approach.
* Strong influencing skills and ability to establish positive and effective relationships and local networks.
* Highly organised with attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
* Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also working with minimum supervision.
Knowledge
* Professional or technical knowledge in your specialist area.
* Demonstrable knowledge of issues and opportunities facing young people from low-income backgrounds in relation to their transition to work.
Experience
* Experience in a delivery-focused organisation.
* Experience developing professional or technical qualitative improvements.
* Delivering against a portfolio of projects/tasks effectively.
* Experience working with corporate clients and delivering professional services.
* Experience in running complex projects with diverse stakeholder involvement.
* Experience managing diverse teams, including third-party relationships and staff volunteers.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process is designed to identify the best candidates through a comprehensive evaluation of their skills, motivation, and potential. The process includes:
The first stage interview will be based on competency-based, motivational and scenario-based questions to assess technical and professional competencies, drive and alignment with our values and mission.
The second stage interview will involve presentation development and demonstration of understanding of our organisation, mission, values and sector.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support during the recruitment, selection, or onboarding process, please contact us.
Key dates
* First round interviews: 29/10/2025
* Second round interviews: 06/11/2025
If you are invited to interview and are unavailable on one or both dates, please let the recruiter know and we will offer an alternative where possible. If you require reasonable adjustments to support you during the interview process, please let the recruiter know when contacted.
About EY
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence. EY teams work across assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, in more than 150 countries and territories.
Eligibility and employment details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries: Professional Services
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