Hello Future Programme Manager (Maternity Cover)

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart. 

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

Hello Future, led by the University of Cumbria, is the Cumbrian hub of the Uni Connect Programme funded by the Office for Students. Hello Future is a collaboration of education providers and businesses working together, across Cumbria, to support young people onto the next step of education or industry. We have been running since January 2017 and are now in the third phase of the programme. 

We are seeking a passionate and creative Programme Manager for maternity cover. You will have significant experience working within widening participation, preferably within a HE or FE setting and demonstrable experience of effective partnership working. The Hello Future Programme Manager is responsible for ensuring agreed targets are achieved and that required monitoring and evaluation is effectively completed for return to the Office for Students.  

As the main point of contact for Hello Future, you will monitor budgets and lead and manage the Hello Future central team to ensure the effective deployment of resources and bring partners together effectively to develop and deliver a collaborative programme of outreach activity to learners in Cumbria.

This role is fixed term until 31st October 2025. An extension may be applied until March 2026 dependent on future funding. 

This role requires satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at an enhanced level.

Informal Enquiries: Daniel Dutton | Head of Student Recruitment and Outreach | daniel.dutton@cumbria.ac.uk

Please note the university will be closed for Christmas from 4pm on Monday 23rd December, returning on Thursday 2nd January 2025, we will be unable to respond to enquires during this time.

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. 

For more information about the University of Cumbria, click here.

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We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.

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