Programme Coordinator (Future Charity Leaders Programme )

Do you think that your socio-economic background should determine your career prospects? upReach’s vision is of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential. We help young people from less-advantaged backgrounds achieve their career potential by providing an intensive programme of support that addresses socio-economic barriers to graduate employment. 

Our work is important because, right now, a student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.

We are looking for individuals passionate about social mobility to join us on our Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP). The FCLP is a unique graduate scheme combining delivery working with undergraduate students (we call them Associates), with exposure to key aspects of charity management (1 day per week). We would welcome applications from those with experience in the corporate world looking for a career change, or University graduates.

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Key Information 

Programme Coordinators work directly with students, partner employers and universities to deliver our core programmes of support across all career sectors. 

Role:  Programme Coordinator, FCLP 

Location:  London, Bristol, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle 

Hours:  40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm 

Start date:  August2022, with some immediate positions also available

Duration:  Permanent 

Salary: £26,000 including £2000 London weighting if based in London. £24,000 in offices outside of London. In addition, all staff receive a £312 PA tax-free WFH allowance.

Deadline: 5pm on Monday 7th March 

We will be assessing applications on an ongoing basis so if you are interested in an immediate start, we recommend applying early.

*Salary effective from 1st August 2022. The salary up until that point will be £25,500 including £2,000 London weighting

About the Role & The Programme 

upReach’s Future Charity Leaders Programme (FCLP) is a 2.5 year programme combining delivery work supporting our Associates (4 days per week) with exposure to a range of aspects of charity management (1 day per week). The programme is designed either for high-calibre graduates from any university, academic subject and background, or for those with experience in the corporate world who are looking for a career change and experience in the charity sector. 

The programme works on a rotational basis, providing individuals with six months experience in up to five of the below areas of charity management:

1. Alumni Programme 
2. Branding, Design & Marketing 
3. Employer Partnerships 
4. Development Events & Projects 
5. External Affairs 
6. Finance & Operations 
7. Fundraising & Development 
8. HR & Governance 
9. Safeguarding & Associate Welfare 
10. Impact Measurement & Reporting 
11. Social Media & Communication 
12. Tech Project Management 
13. University Partnerships 
14. Volunteer Management 

In addition to the charity management rotations, an FCLP Programme Coordinator will be responsible for delivering personalised employment-focused support to a cohort of approximately 80 Associates, helping transform their lives by giving them the necessary skills to secure a top job. During a typical week, you should expect to be working with undergraduates and supporting the charity in a key area of its operations. 

Core delivery responsibilities for an FCLP Programme Coordinator will include: 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with Associates, supporting them to achieve their career goals 
• Developing and delivering professional development-focused support
• Individual and small group work with Associates 
• Supporting Associates when applying to undergraduate positions and graduate jobs 
• Developing sector and/or employability skill knowledge while building resources to support all Associates 
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with university and employer partners 
• Planning and delivering events and workshops with partners. 

For more information on the person specification and how to apply, please see our job description and person specification pack.