Regional Programme Manager

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility, and we are looking for two Programme Managers to oversee key operational processes to bring our vision to life!

Apply By: 31 August 2026

Location:

Beckenham Campus - 170 Lennard Road, Beckenham, London, BR3 1QP
Salary: £42,768 per annum, plus benefits. Pay award pending

Are you organised, proactive and thrives on building strong relationships and making things happen? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality programmes that support teachers and leaders to develop, grow and make a lasting difference across the education system.

At the NIoT, we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. This belief sits at the heart of our work and shapes how we design, deliver and continuously improve professional development for teachers and leaders.

We currently have two vacancies available due to internal secondments. Both are fixed term with a strong chance of one becoming permanent. In this role, you will help ensure participants have an excellent experience, partners are well supported, and programmes are delivered smoothly, consistently and to a high standard.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Faculty, Programme and campus teams, building strong relationships with Associate Colleges, facilitators and other partners. You will oversee key operational processes, support effective communication, coordinate delivery activity, respond to participant and stakeholder needs, and use feedback and engagement data to inform continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident working across multiple priorities. You will bring excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to build positive, constructive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also have a good understanding of the DfE coherent offer, including but not limited to ECTP and/or NPQ.

You will be motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a national organisation that is working to strengthen teacher and leader development, and you will share our commitment to evidence-informed practice, collaboration and high standards.

This role is based at our Beckenham Campus (BR3 1QP
) and is a hybrid with the days working at home to be agreed  role will also involve national travel and occasional overnight stays. The NIoT also brings colleagues together for an annual all-staff away day, which all staff are expected to attend, and which usually includes an overnight stay.

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2026

Interviews will be held w/c 07 September in the Beckenham campus

• To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
• To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To comply with all reasonable management requests.

• Manage the experience of participants on the programme, ensuring effective communication and appropriate support to maintain high satisfaction and retention.
• Support the development and maintenance of efficient and effective processes to manage the successful delivery of the NIoT programmes to a large number of participants/trainees.
• Acquire venues, resources and co-ordinate the efforts of facilitators, coaches etc, in order to deliver all levels according to plans.
• Help improve the quality of our materials and resources to support participants in their learning and development.
• Work closely with the Faculty team to prepare and deliver the national elements of our programme.
• Actively seek opportunities to promote and advocate for the programmes and the NIoT as a whole, contributing to profile raising and marketing activity in the region.
• Build effective and positive relationships…