PROGRAMME MANAGER – TEACHER INDUSTRY EXCHANGE
London SE1 (Local Authority)

£36.78–£39.82ph PAYE | £47.98–£51.93ph Umbrella DOE

Immediate Start | 2–3 Days Office Attendance + WFH
Lead a Brand-New £4.5m Funded Programme!
Are you an experienced FE/Adult Education programme leader ready to design and deliver one of London’s most high-profile skills interventions from the ground up?

This is your chance to take full ownership of the Industry Placements & FE Teacher Industry Exchange Programme, a major new initiative under our public sector client’s Integrated Settlement (launching April 2026).
This programme is central to ensuring adult construction learners across London leave FE industry-ready, with real employer placements and real sector experience. ?
If you thrive on autonomy, strategic influence, and fast-paced delivery — this role is for you.
What Makes This Role Unique?
A brand-new, high-value programme with limited government guidance — YOU will shape it

One of the largest tranches in the Skills & Employment portfolio

Programme design needs immediate attention — so strong leadership is crucial

Direct engagement with government, ministers, senior GLA leaders, FE providers & industry

Requires someone who can hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding
Key Responsibilities
Lead full programme design from scratch

Interpret and negotiate emerging government guidance

Shape a scalable, centralised model for construction placements

Work closely with policy teams and senior leaders

Manage relationships with FE colleges, borough adult education, ITPs and construction employers

Oversee commissioning, delivery, governance and risk

Produce high-quality Board-level papers and strategic analysis

Drive performance across multiple delivery partners
Essential Skills & Experience
Significant experience in the Further Education / Adult Education sector (non-negotiable)

Proven leadership in large, complex, multi-partner programmes

Strong understanding of funding models, outcome-based delivery & financial controls

Project planning, appraisal, evaluation & risk management expertise

Experience delivering government-funded programmes

Ability to operate confidently in political or sensitive stakeholder environments

Exceptional analytical ability & top-tier report-writing skills

Experience managing teams, performance and talent development

Construction training / employer engagement experience = advantageous, not essential
The Ideal Candidate
You are:

A decisive, strategic programme leader

Confident engaging with government & senior leadership

Comfortable with ambiguity and building from scratch

Able to take full ownership immediately — a "hit the ground running" professional

Passionate about improving outcomes for London’s FE learners
Urgent Requirement – Start ASAP
This programme is time-critical. If you’re ready to step into a high-impact role and deliver transformational results, we want to hear from you.