Programme Manager | EdTech Charity, Bristol City

  WHO WE ARE We're FIRST UK, an EdTech charity making STEM more diverse – using robots, industry mentors, and epic competitions to drive a skills-equipped, workforce-ready talent pipeline. It’s an exciting time to join the charity as we move from start-up to scaling mode with a brand new strategy backed by government investment alongside some of the world’s leading tech-enabled businesses, including Arm, Bloomberg, Qualcomm, and many more. As BBC Broadcaster Spencer Kelly summarised. “It’s easy to see why competitions like this really do help students develop the skills they’re going to need for the rest of their lives. Honestly, I wish I had something like this when I was at school.” WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR A programme manager with a flair for engaging people. Someone who can help grow the UK’s most ambitious student robotics movement through: Outreach - increasing uptake amongst schools and youth groups Support - ensuring a high-quality experience for partcipants and teachers Events – supporting delivery of epic robotics tournaments Volunteering - recruiting, upskilling and stewarding event staff and mentors Partnerships – fostering a local community of STEM champions and partners You’re an all-rounder, motivated by working with young people, educators, and industry to engineer better futures. Reporting to our Head of Delivery (that’s Vicky on our website), you’ll be instrumental in scaling our impact regionally.  WHAT YOU'LL GET Responsibility. Ownership. Sense of purpose. You’ll be working in a small (9 merry folk), dynamic organisation which is agile and collaborative. We have a strong value proposition and refreshing brand. Our case for support is built on three decades of evidence. Well before pandemics, we were working flexibly and remotely – it’s embedded in our culture. £32,000 - £39,000 per annum dependent upon experience 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays, and a Christmas gift Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Super-flexible, hybrid role with lots of responsibility I like the sound of this. Is there more I need to know? Yep - check out the full role profile on our website. What's the process? Submit CV and optional cover letter Answer three simple screening questions Role closes 23:59 on Sun 28 Jun