Programme Manager – North East England

Schools

We are looking for a Programme Manager for our school-based mentoring programme in the North East of England.

About the role:
You will be based in the North East and, as a key part of our schools team, help to lead, support and advise the regional team of school Pathways Coordinators, embedding the MCR programme in schools in the region. You’ll need to be highly motivated to ensure that all care-experienced young people and those experiencing disadvantage are supported to find, grow and use their individual talents and that their education, employment choices and life changes outcomes are maximised.

Key responsibilities:
- Provide support, development, training, management and motivation to MCR staff in schools
- Support school integration of the programme and a consistently high quality standard of programme delivery
- Develop and support partnerships with the Local Councils, further and higher education institutions, local business and all MCR stakeholders
- Provide analysis of programme performance, impact and development

About you:
- Experience of developing and effectively managing teams and programmes
- Self-motivated and skilled at motivating others
- Experience of or strong interest in working or volunteering in the third sector
- Experience of working within or in collaboration with secondary schools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritise

About MCR Pathways:
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as South East England. We are delighted that we are now launching the MCR programme in the North East of England and we are committed to helping the region’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential. Our vision is for all young people to experience equality of education outcomes, career opportunities and life chances. Our mentoring programme has profound impacts on school pupils in their confidence, wellbeing and post-school progression. MCR Mentors are volunteers who make and experience a life-changing difference. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. We model our values and many of us are also mentors ourselves.

Benefits of working for MCR Pathways include: 33 days annual leave in first year rising to 38 days from 2nd year of employment, additional day off for your birthday, Living Pensions Employer, Life Assurance - 4 x salary.

Please note, this role is subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer.

Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK prior to employment commencing.

MCR Pathways subscribes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) regarding disclosure & barring.

MCR Pathways is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a DBS check. Applications to process DBSs will only be submitted once the successful candidate has accepted the offer of a position.

MCR Pathways is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

MCR Pathways

Mitchell Library,
Berkeley Street
Glasgow,
UK
G3 7DN

MCR Pathways is a SCIO regulated by OSCR,
Scottish Charity number SC045816

Contact Us

info@mcrpathways.org
Scotland: 0141 221 0200
England: 0330 133 4613

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