PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – Birmingham/West Midlands

Get Further; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Further is in search of a Programme Coordinator based in Birmingham to lead their tutoring programmes and enhance student engagement. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of students, ensuring they receive high-quality tuition. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to educational equality, possess excellent communication skills, and show resilience in a fast-paced environment. A full-time, hybrid role, it offers professional development and flexible working options while being aligned with the charity's mission.

Benefits

36 days of annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in education programme delivery.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year.
• Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PROGRAMME COORDINATOR – Birmingham/West Midlands

We are seeking a driven and passionate Programme Coordinator to join our growing team. Our Programme Coordinators are responsible for ensuring that their portfolio of ourtutoring programmes are delivered effectively and that students receive high-quality tuition from their tutors.

SAP Location: Hybrid, with monthly visits to our London office and regular college travel (2/3 days a week, with up to 4/5 days in busy periods).

Travel: You will be required to regularly travel to your assigned colleges, so reliable means of transport (e.g. car/bus/train) is essential. Colleges you may need to travel to include: Sandwell College and South and City College Birmingham(others in region TBC).
For travel to the London office, you will be able to claim expenses.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available)

Contract: fixed term until end of May 2026

Proposed Start date: ASAP

36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

Professional development and training opportunities.

Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

Complete our online application, including your CV (max 2 pages) and responses to the 3 application questions.

Suitable candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis with an invite to a first round interview.

Use of AI in application: We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when drafting your job application. But when misused, it can make your application generic and lack individuality, meaning your application won’t stand out. If you do use AI, please make sure you use it wisely, and ensure that the final application reflects your unique personal experience, accomplishments, and skills.

As a Programme Coordinator, you will be responsible for student engagement, timetabling, logistics, and tutor performance, helping learners secure vital qualifications for their future.

• Manage a portfolio of up to 300 students throughout the year, ensuring sustained engagement with tutoring sessions.
• Prepare for programme launches, including timetabling of sessions and logistical planning.
• Maximise student reach by filling available tutoring spaces and maintaining an active pipeline of students.
• Develop strategies to enhance student engagement and track attendance KPIs using our CRM system (Salesforce).
• Prioritise safeguarding and student safety at all times.

Tutor Performance and Delivery

• Oversee tutor task and session management to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Conduct regular check-ins with tutors, providing guidance and feedback.
• Observe tutoring sessions to uphold delivery standards and improve programme effectiveness.

College Relationships and Programme Logistics

• Build and maintain strong relationships with college staff to ensure seamless programme delivery.
• Manage logistical preparations, including scheduling sessions and room bookings.
• Maintain clear communication with college stakeholders and contribute to impact reporting.
• Support contract renewal discussions to sustain and expand partnerships.

Creative Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance programme efficiency.
• Contribute to wider organisational projects, such as tutor training, resource development, and student engagement initiatives.
• Lead special projects aligned with your interests to further our mission.

Championing Get Further’s Vision and Values

• Represent Get Further’s values in all interactions with students, tutors, and external partners.
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and programme evaluation to drive positive systemic change.
• Collaborate with the wider team to support the charity’s strategic priorities.

About you

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

· A strong commitment to tackling educational inequality and supporting disadvantaged students.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

· Excellent attention to detail and high standards for student success.

· Resilience, problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude towards overcoming challenges.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in presenting to students and senior stakeholders.

· Strong organisational skills, time management, and ability to work independently.

· IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Experience in education programme delivery.

· Familiarity with Salesforce.

· Understanding of the further education sector.

· Interest in or commitment to a career in the charity sector.

Other roles you may have experience in

Programme Coordinator, Education Programme Manager, Student Engagement Officer, Further Education Coordinator, Tutor Coordinator.

This is aUK-based post and applicants must be living in and have the right to workthe UK; if applicable please detail your visastatus in your application. Due to our status as a charity, we regret that weare unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Get Further is an equalopportunities employer and will not discriminate against any candidate on thebasis of any characteristic protected by the Equality Act 2010.

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