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We are looking for a Programme Manager for a 1 Year Maternity Cover contract in the North West (Liverpool or Manchester).Our Programme Managers are the main point of contact for young people on our social mobility programmes. The main focus of the role is the recruitment, development and support of young people into meaningful careers.Programme Managers create recruitment networks in their areas and lead bootcamps to improve their employability (e.g. interview techniques) and to enhance their personal and leadership abilities (e.g. critical thinking). Once young people are hired, Programme Managers use their established relationship to provide pastoral care and in-work support.LTSB’s vision is: a world where all young people can choose their careers, with an emphasis on improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and they have an excellent understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues, and how these factors impact young people.LTSB does not have its own offices, so you will work remotely, but this role has significant in-person delivery expectations at partner organisations and corporate supporters in and around the region, as well as occasion travel to our other city hubs Birmingham, and London. This role requires an Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure as part of the recruitment process.It is an exciting time to join the charity as we progress through the third year of our ambitious five year strategy. If you are passionate about social mobility and motivated by supporting young people living in some of the UK’s most deprived areas, this could be the charity for you!The recruitment process for Programme Manager (Maternity Cover) will include:w/c 10th March 2025 – An in-person interview and presentation, with a panel including beneficiariesRole start date: Thursday 1st May 2025 (tbc).To apply, submit a CV and a personal statement of no more than two pages outlining how you fit the person specifications, and why you feel you can contribute to LTSB’s work. Apply by 5.00pm, Friday 28th February 2025.If you are interested in discussing the role or the charity in advance of applying, please contact Chris Oliver, Head of Programmes, at [email protected].