Education Programme Manager (FTC)

Education Programme Manager (FTC)

Reference: MOPAC-PN00345A

Salary: £56,797.00 £64,903.00 GBP annually

Grade: 5

Contract type: Fixed Term

Contract details: 2-year FTC starting March 25

We believe violence is preventable, not inevitable.

Do you have a passion for supporting communities to thrive?

Are you experienced at bringing people together and developing relationships with others to help bring about change?

Are you passionate about making a difference and understand that young people, families and communities must be the forefront of solutions to tackle violence?

If this sounds like you, then we have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join London’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

London’s VRU is focused on stopping violence before it happens through an approach that is rooted in prevention and early intervention.

We are a team of specialists who use our expertise to work in partnership with communities, councils, the NHS, public health, the police, schools and colleges and charities, to co-ordinate efforts and bring about change.

About the Role

The VRU is recruiting a Programme Manager to lead on programme management, commissioning, policy and development of new work across the VRU’s education portfolio. A key area of work will be leading on the management of three large programmes: AP/PRU Mentoring Programme, Difference Matters Pilot, and the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting Schools Award, alongside working with the Senior Programme Manager to promote and embed London’s Inclusion Charter across the education sector, and with policy makers and borough education teams.

This role will also lead on the management of the evaluation and learning partners attached to these programmes, alongside the responsibility of scoping and commissioning new ones.

Please note this is a 2-year fixed term contract (FTC), starting in March 2025

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in/with the education sector, with a good grasp of education policy, evidence, and research as it pertains to inclusion and violence/harm reduction.
• Is experienced in leading on the end-to-end procurement and commissioning of services to support policy and programme objectives.
• Is proactive, uses initiative, and has the ability to work collaboratively and dynamically to build constructive relationships across the VRU’s internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• Has a sound understanding and knowledge of violence reduction and prevention best evidence-based practice, and how to work through a public health approach to achieve the VRU’s priorities for violence reduction across London.

Want to find out more about MOPAC and the VRU?

Click here to learn more about the VRU, as told by our Young People’s Action Group. You can also find out more about the VRU , and find out more about MOPAC by visiting our websites.

If you have a question about this role, please contact CJ Burge (Senior Programme Manager) or Dot Hodgson (Education Manager)

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on

Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV, accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

Please note that you will not be able to go back and edit your application once you have pressed the submit button. We advise all candidates to make note of the supplementary questions and draft their answers outside of the recruitment portal.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

In addition to an excellent salary and civil service pension with 28.97% employer contribution, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 32.5 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan and flexible working arrangements.

Where are we based?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

• Application closing date: Wed, 13 November 2024 at 23:55.
• Interview date: 2 & 3 December 2024