Head of Programmes

The Opportunity

At The Elephant Group, we believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. That’s where we come in. We’re on an urgent mission to create equitable access to top universities for talented young people from underrepresented backgrounds. As Head of Programmes, you’ll be key to driving this change.

In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of our transformative programmes – Elephant Access and Meta Method. Your work will directly contribute to breaking barriers, ensuring our programmes not only meet but exceed their potential. This is an opportunity to blend strategic thinking, project management, delivery and partnership building while using your analytical mindset and curiosity to continually improve outcomes.

You’ll personally deliver elements of content to young people and other stakeholders, oversee the evaluation of programme impact, lead two direct reports, manage relationships with key partners and contribute to the development of strategies to promote fairer access.

Beyond programme leadership, you’ll drive collaborations with industry and third-sector organisations, leveraging their expertise and resources to improve our programmes and create solutions that promote opportunity.

This year we were short listed for the “Student Mobility Impact Award” and our inspiring CEO Jayne Taylor, was a finalist in the “Rising Chief Executive” category at the Third Sector Awards. We value professionalism, innovation, speed of action and effective collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark and join a dynamic, hardworking and ambitious small charity.

Role Description

Contract: Permanent (subject to a successful probation review at 3 months)

Hours: Full-time only

Benefits: 28 days holiday plus 3 days at Christmas and bank holidays, 5% pension contribution, flexible working, training & development opportunities        

Based: Remote – a suitable home working space is expected with equipment provided. Frequent organisational travel is expected with expenses paid. (You will need to be based in or very close to one of our hubs, Greater London, Midlands or Yorkshire and will travel to events around one -two days a week depending on time of year)

Line Manager: CEO

Direct reports: Programme co-ordinators

Start Date: As soon as possible

Read the candidate brief for more details on the role and what skills we are looking for.

Essential Requirements

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Application Details

Please send a CV and up to two-page covering letter making sure you have read our candidate brief carefully.

Your cover letter (after reading the candidate brief) should include:

1. a) Why you want to work for the Elephant Group? What excites you about our mission?
2. b) How your skills, experiences and impact fit our job requirements and make you a great candidate for the role.

Please send the CV and cover letter addressed to Jayne Taylor, CEO, to recruitment@theelephantgroup.org (via the ‘Apply’ button above) by the closing date: Friday 10th January, 9am.

For an informal discussion about the role, please also email us at recruitment@theelephantgroup.org in advance of the closing date.