Programme Lead - 12 months - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow
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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. We were founded by EY, the professional services firm, who continue to be our primary funder. Our ambition is that all young people eligible for Free School Meals have an employment and earnings potential equitable to other young people in the UK. We work in collaboration with a wide range of organisations to deliver employability skills programmes, scalable digital interventions, and by leveraging our convening power to influence systemic change. We operate a hybrid working model with staff in four hubs: London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham. This role may require travel to Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, or other areas as required.
Role Profile: Job Title: Programme Lead | Application Deadline: 17/10/2025 | Job Type: FTC – 12 months | Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow
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 where appropriate.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: At the EY Foundation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Your role as Programme Lead: We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead at the EY Foundation. The successful candidate will report to one of our Regional Programme Managers (dependent on location). In this role, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional programmes across our portfolio for young people across delivery hubs, in line with the EY Foundation business plan and strategic targets. You’ll work with the business development and volunteering teams to support 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 be willing to travel to Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, London or other areas as required. You should demonstrate a strong commitment to social mobility, diversity and inclusion.
The role is flexible and evolving as part of our investment in you. This profile outlines the role and may not be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve over time.
Key responsibilities (not exhaustive):
* Leading programme planning, management and delivery, including recruiting, onboarding and training young people, employers and volunteers; coordinating logistics and administration (room bookings, catering, risk assessments, safeguarding, etc.).
* Development and delivery of programme curriculum and content.
* Stakeholder management with local schools/colleges, local authorities, employers, corporate partners and EY stakeholders.
* Evaluate 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 evenings/breakfast events).
Your Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Qualification
Required:
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
* Excellent project management experience, including managing people and resources.
* Experience delivering against a portfolio of projects/tasks effectively.
* Ability to foster positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
* 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 build local networks.
* Highly organised with attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
* Effective communication and collaboration with colleagues, stakeholders and clients.
* Ability to work in a team while also able to work 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:
* Delivery-focused work in a relevant organisation.
* Experience delivering professional services to corporate clients and managing complex projects with diverse stakeholders.
* Experience in managing diverse teams, including third-party relationships and staff volunteers.
Recruitment process: Our recruitment process identifies the best candidates through evaluation of skills, motivation and potential. It includes competency-based, motivational and scenario-based questions at the first interview stage, followed by a second stage with a presentation and understanding of our organisation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. If you require adjustments, please contact the recruiter.
Key dates: First round interviews 29/10/2025; Second round interviews 06/11/2025. If you are unavailable on these dates, please inform the recruiter for alternatives. Adjustments on request are welcome during the interview process.
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