Regional Lead - TechFirst (South East)

Regional Lead – TechFirst (South East)

Salary: £43,000

Help shape the future of technology education across the South East

Are you a skilled programme manager who enjoys building partnerships, leading teams, and delivering impactful programmes?

We're looking for a Regional Lead to oversee delivery of the TechFirst programme across the South East. Reporting to the Senior Regional Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating delivery activity, managing a team of three colleagues, and ensuring schools, employers, and partners receive an excellent experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead local delivery of a nationally significant programme designed to improve young people's access to technology skills and careers.

About Us

STEM Learning’s vision is a world-leading STEM education for all young people across the UK. We are dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM and believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone.

To achieve this, we provide a range of support to formal and informal education, including subject-specific professional development for teachers and other educators, quality assured resources, support for STEM Clubs, and student-facing experiences. We also lead the STEM Ambassadors programme, which enables 28,000 volunteers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK via classroom activities, career talks, etc.

TechFirst is a new national, government funded programme connecting young people with employers, volunteers, technology professionals, and education partners to inspire future careers and develop the skills needed for tomorrow's workforce.

We believe every young person should have access to high-quality technology education and meaningful opportunities to engage with the world of work.

Take a look inside the National STEM Learning Centre in York to see our facilities.

The Role

You will lead day-to-day programme delivery across the South East, ensuring activities are delivered effectively and targets are achieved.

Working closely with schools, employers, and delivery partners, you will oversee local planning, monitor performance, manage risks, and support your team to deliver high-quality experiences for young people.

You will play a key role in ensuring regional priorities are translated into successful local delivery and that programme outcomes are achieved.

Download the full Role Profile to find out more!

Our Ideal Candidate

You will have experience delivering programmes within education, careers, skills, youth engagement, or related sectors.

You will be an effective people manager with excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.

You will be comfortable building relationships with a range of stakeholders and using data to drive performance and improvement.

Most importantly, you will be passionate about creating opportunities for young people and helping them access exciting futures in technology.

The role holder will be required to undertake regular travel across the South East and occasional travel to national meetings.

Why Join Us

At STEM Learning, you’ll be part of an organisation that’s making a real difference in the lives of young people. As a Regional Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of STEM education, connecting students with industry leaders, and driving innovation in careers education.

By joining us, you’ll:

Contribute to exciting, high-profile STEM initiatives that have a lasting impact on students and employers alike.

Work alongside passionate colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of STEM careers.

Be supported by a collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity.

Gain the opportunity to grow professionally.

If you’re passionate about STEM education and ready to progress your career in project management, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Benefits

30 days holidays plus bank holidays (plus your birthday)

Access to an attractive pension scheme

Our full-time hours are 37 hours per week

Up to 3 paid volunteering leave days per year

A comprehensive employee assistance programme

Access to a voluntary staff benefits scheme including cycle to work loan scheme; health cash back plans; free eye tests; discounted vouchers and much more

Take a look at our benefits brochure to find out more about the benefits we offer.

Location

South East England (with regular travel across the sub-region and London and occasional travel to York).  This role will be working from home.

Next Steps

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining what interested you in the role and why you think you are our ideal candidate.  

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 21st June 2026

1st stage interviews:  29th June 2026 (online)

2nd stage: Full day assessment centre - Thursday 9th July (in person in London)

STEM Learning strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and are committed to employing teams with diverse abilities, skills, and experiences.

We foster a culture where every employee’s voice is respected and valued.