Regional Lead and Bexhill

Working pattern: Full-time or part-time (Open to 0.8 FTE)

Location:Hybrid in Hastings and Bexhill

Reports to: Assistant Director, Partnerships and Evaluation

Direct Reports: Progression Coaches

Interview date: W/c 16 November 2026

The Regional Lead is responsible for the coordination and successful delivery of Villiers Park’s programmes across their designated region. They oversee regional operations, ensuring high-quality programme delivery and positive outcomes for young people, while contributing to the achievement of our organisational targets and strategy. The postholder leads the planning and coordination of key programme activities, including coaching, workshops, Leadership Challenge, University and Employer Experiences, also supporting residential events and national programme delivery where required.

The Regional Lead builds and maintains strong relationships with schools, colleges and other local partners, helping to create opportunities for more young people to access and benefit from the charity’s programmes.

The role also works closely with the Fundraising and Senior Leadership Teams to develop long-term partnerships with funding and employer partners, extending the charity’s reach and empowering more young people to fulfil their potential.

In addition, the Regional Lead coaches a cohort of Future Leaders and manages a small team of Progression Coaches, providing support and line management to ensure consistent standards of delivery and participant experience.

Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work.

Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation.

You will agree to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.

• Coordinate the planning, management and delivery of regional Future Leaders Programmes, ensuring high-quality participant experiences and outcomes.
• Lead the implementation and delivery of designated region-specific programmes and activities in Hastings and Bexhill, ensuring they are well managed, engaging and impactful.
• Plan and oversee regional activity, such as workshops, university visits, employer engagement opportunities and Leadership Challenge.
• Support the organisation and delivery of residential, online and national programme delivery where required.
• Build, maintain and develop relationships with schools, colleges and other local partners, and support the Fundraising and Senior Leadership Teams in the development of long‑term funding and employer partnerships
• Line‑manage, coach and support Progression Coaches, contributing to their professional development and performance.
• Coach and support a cohort of Future Leaders, helping them achieve their educational, personal and career aspirations.
• With support from Programme Coordinators, manage programme administration, maintain accurate records and develop annual activity and events plans.
• Collect, maintain and report on programme data, supporting quality assurance, evaluation and impact measurements to accomplish regional targets and key performance indicators.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to…