Employer Programme Manager

Employer Programme Manager

Final date to receive applications: 3 September 2026

Department:
Partnerships & Income Development

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

London, UK

Reporting To:
Head of Partnerships and Income Development

Compensation: GBP 38,100 / year

Description

Contract Type:
Full-time/Part-time, Permanent

Salary Band: GBP 38,100 per annum, plus GBP 2,200 London weighting if applicable

Location:

Birmingham, Glasgow, London, Liverpool, Manchester or Newcastle.

We operate a hybrid model of work i.e. a combination of in-person and remote, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. We would typically expect in-office attendance an average of one day per week.

Hours:

5 days per week; 9AM-5.30PM (flexible working hours available).

We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to flexible working arrangements such as part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE), compressed hours, flexitime and job-shares.

Start date:

Monday 5th October 2026, as agreed with candidate

As a key leader within our Partnerships and Income Development team, you will be responsible for creating, developing and delivering the Social Mobility Foundation's Employer Programme - how we inform, influence and positively impact employer-led social mobility, and a source of income generation.

You will champion the Employer Programme internally, forging effective collaborations with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that our work with employers is understood and celebrated, and that opportunities to promote, develop and grow are maximised.

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships and Income Development, you'll be the custodian of the Social Mobility Employer Index (SMEI) - our annual benchmarking and assessment tool for how UK employers recruit, retain and develop talent from all socioeconomic backgrounds and build inclusive workplaces. A key priority for this role will be a strategic growth plan for the Employer Programme that focuses on growing Index entrants, diversifying employment sectors, progressing employer best practice and maximising revenue.

By collaborating with internal teams and existing partners who offer pro-bono consultancy, you'll scope, develop and deliver new products, resources and services that equip employers with the knowledge and practical tools to improve social mobility in the workplace.

We're looking for someone who is willing and able to move easily between strategic thinking, marketing and hands‑on delivery, and is excited about taking full ownership over this important work. Combining a passion for delivering our mission with keen commercial acumen, high attention to detail and project management skills, this is a unique chance to make a big impact on social mobility in the UK.

• Develop value propositions for the SMEI and other employer products and services to help employers understand and improve social mobility in the workplace
• Create and develop assets and activities to market the Employer Programme to employers across a range of platforms
• Define the customer journey for the SMEI and ensure seamless customer experience, with clear and proactive communication and relevant content and resources
• Actively manage and steward the customer pipeline for the SMEI and broader Employer Programme, reporting on prospects, acquisition and conversion
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to help improve and develop products and services

• Project manage the Programme, with responsibility for key delivery areas yourself, as well as working with the Senior Index Coordinator / Policy Officer and other colleagues/external suppliers to deliver
• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of the Programme and the annual Index scoring and feedback cycle, working with the Senior Policy Officer to ensure a smooth experience for employers
• Lead the annual cycle for the SMEI product and other employer products as they are developed: defining the scope of work and setting priorities, survey review and design, data collection, overseeing marking and reporting, product review and evaluation
• Manage all aspects of the Employer service, including the ongoing development of the digital platform, employer resources and online content

• Develop the Employer Programme by scoping, developing and delivering new…