The deadline for this post 10th August has now past. We will no longer accept applications.

S4TP is an annual STEM, enterprise and sustainability programme involving teams of 11-14 year olds, from participating schools who are supported by business mentors to develop Big Ideas. Teams compete throughout the year, developing their Big Ideas as either school/community projects; small businesses or social enterprises; or initiatives taken on by our business partners.
Following eight successful years delivering the programme in Yorkshire, the new Board of Directors decided to begin expanding the programme nationally in 2013, with a focus on working in partnership with companies in the energy, utility and construction sectors. In September 2014 we launched the programme in the West Midlands.

We have recently secured a partnership to expand the programme to the South East region and are looking to appoint a Programme Coordinator to develop and deliver the programme there. Financial support for the programme in the South East is secure until July 2017, however there is a view to extend and develop existing partnerships beyond this point.

We are looking for someone who can develop in the role alongside the development and growth of the organisation. The post holder will need to be comfortable with remote management (by the Directors) and working without day to day supervision.

This is an exciting time to be joining an inspiring and innovative organisation at a time of significant growth and development, but will require a “can-do” and “muck in” attitude.
The successful candidate will be required to work from home, with a plan to set up a small office space within first 12 months. The post holder will be required to travel as part of their role around Kent and Newham in East London, with occasional national travel.

Role responsibilities
Programme delivery
• Secure target number of schools in your region to participate in the programme
• Support regional partners/sponsors to promote mentoring opportunities within their business
• Organise and deliver training for teachers and business mentors
• Follow up with teachers and mentors after training and all other engagements in the programme
• Liaise with lead teachers to organise Big ideas Day(s) in each school
• Promote Big Ideas Days and mentoring sessions to business mentors, ensuring there are enough at each day/session
• Facilitate Big Ideas Days
• Support schools with running the programme after the Big Ideas Days
• Organise and chair the regional Shortlisting Panel (1st stage judging), including identifying suitable judges for the panel
• Manage the competition submission process - collate and shortlist all submissions
• Write and collate all feedback for each team after shortlisting, semi-finals and regional finals
• Secure local university partners to host the semi-final event(s)
• Identify and secure a host for the regional finals
• Undertake monitoring and evaluation of all stages of the programme in your region and write annual report for your region

Management, Admin and Communications
• Manage volunteers and interns in South East region (as required)
• Undertake own administration for the South East programme
• Maintain office space to a professional standard
• Manage the regional programme budget
• Report on progress at quarterly meetings with colleagues
• Maintain contact database of schools and business partners in region
• Maintain and update your regions’ section on the website and ensure key partners are added to mailing list

Regional Development
• Develop networks with local / regional third, public and private sector organisations
• Identify local funding opportunities and write proposals/bids as required

You will also be required to support with the following areas of work across the organisation:
• Development of the regional partnership (attending update meetings, minute taking, attending events, organising opportunities for networking/learning)
• Develop programme resources and materials as required
• Development of ongoing learning and networking opportunities of mentors and teachers across your region
• Organisation and coordination of the national final in London
• Assist delivery of events in other regions as required

Please visit our website for more information and email for full job description and person specification.

The deadline for this post 10th August has now past. We will no longer accept applications.