Programme Manager

Overview

First Intuition (FI) is a fast-growing premier provider of accountancy training and apprenticeships. FI has centres across the UK and therefore you will be joining a network with over 200 employees supporting over 7,000 students and apprentices. Business Education in the UK across all areas is a £4bn+ pa industry and growing annually and at FI we feel we can offer our clients a great personalised service coupled with high-quality education.

This role is not for the faint-hearted. It is not for those that like to do what the last person did. It is not for those that don’t like to take responsibility. It is not for those that can’t operate in a close-knit team.

Who it is for is those people who enjoy learning, who enjoy sharing their knowledge with others, who enjoy seeing tangible success of their efforts, who want work to feel like it is something they are part of, not just something they have to do.

Requirements 

Description

We're currently recruiting for a Programme Manager to join our experienced team in the Northwest of England to be based in our Manchester central city location, with occasional travel to our Liverpool centre.

Key Responsibilities of Programme Management

You will be responsible for the operational day to day management of the AAT and ICAEW provision. This includes:

• Monitoring the progression of learners through their learning journey
• Creating and maintaining in depth knowledge of pathways for future and existing intakes
• Assisting CRMs and coaches with advising on more complex pathway options and programme re-planning, and additional tutor support for learners who need this
• Providing timely interventions for learners who are not making the expected progress
• Creating study planner templates for CRMs to populate for apprentices and clients
• Advising the Head of Faculty on capacity planning to ensure our programme scheduling aligns with both client needs and meets expected demand
• Supporting the ongoing review of resource requirements for the delivery of AAT and ICAEW programmes
• Liaising where necessary with wider internal stakeholders where support is required with national clients
• Overseeing the AAT and ICAEW mock marking process
• Attending key client meetings to discuss their learners progress and interventions when necessary

Essential

• Right to live and work in the UK, and UK based
• Knowledge of accountancy qualifications and apprenticeship standards

• Effective communication (both written and verbal) in and out of the classroom
• A passion for sharing knowledge and helping others
• Strong organisational, problem solving and time management skills
• A positive and solution focused attitude to work
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads
• Confident and professional in dealing with learners, clients and colleagues

Preferred

• Experience of working in cross-functional project teams with a variety of commercial and educational staff
• Experience of the accountancy and finance sector
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other commonly used office packages
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Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (based on fulltime hours) PLUS bank holidays
• 3 FI Days per year
• Hybrid working available, equipment provided for homeworking
• Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
• Competitive Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Long term career prospects in a growing company
• Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle

First Intuition are dedicated to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles require reference checks, an enhanced DBS, and online searches in line with KCSIE guidelines. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are a disability confident employer, committed to equal opportunities for all applicants. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment process, please let us know.

First Intuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are expected to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding and Prevent Policy, which can be viewed here.