Job Title: Programme Executive

Location: Hybrid (Regular travel to London office up to 3 days a week and travel to various location across England and Wales)

Salary: £28,000 – £34,000

Contract: Six weeks probation, 12 month contract with opportunity for promotion and extension

Closing date: 15^th August

 

Job Details:

Breaking Barriers Innovations (BBI) are an established SME dedicated to making a positive contribution to resolving some of the biggest public service challenges we face.

We combine working at the highest levels of UK Government with engagement of community groups, local authorities, NHS and some of the country’s biggest employers.

We are looking for a Programme Executive to assist with the design and delivery of programmes including our More and Different programme and Coastal Navigators’ Network. Not one day will be the same in this role, with opportunities to help deliver solutions in  locations across the country and assist on a range of exciting projects.

Good written / oral communication skills and an ability to work independently are particularly of interest. A willingness to travel within the England & Wales will be important and flexibility. Candidates with prior relevant experience in addition to exceptional candidates straight out of education, training or university are welcomed.

 

Job Description:

The core focus of this role will be to support and supplement the work of the progamme management team, assisting with the running of current projects. With the guidance and mentorship from the team you will be performing the below tasks:

• Assisting with logistics for programme planning and events
• Analysing relevant data, reports and statistics
• Creating client update PowerPoints and presentations
• Scheduling and organising stakeholder interviews
• Taking accurate notes of meetings
• Designing and publishing social media posts
• Building relationships with clients and key stakeholders

 

Based on the job description above we are looking for applications from individuals who can speak to examples on the following: 

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Being flexible and adaptable
• Proven organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A self-starter who is proactive with their work
• Digitally proficient in Microsoft Office programmes
• Highly desirable is experience with quantitative data analysis and competent use of Excel and PowerPoint design

 

Benefits:

• Annual leave: 20 days+ bank holidays to start, opportunity for this to increase at 6 month review
• On the job training and mentoring on presenting, research, interview technique and strategic thinking
• Unique insights and learning opportunities about UK public services
• Be at the forefront of policy development across several sectors
• Qualitative interviewing training
• Personal growth and development

 

Interview process:

• All applications will be reviewed and receive feedback
• The first call will be an informal conversation with one of our programme team to tell you a bit more about BBI and hear about your reasons for applying w/c 11^th The next stage is an online Teams call with the wider team w/c 18^th Aug, with the final interview being an informal in-person session with the London based team w/c 25^th Aug.

 

To Apply:

Please send a CV and Cover Letter to jobs@bbi.uk.com

Your Cover Letter should explain why you are interested in this role and should be no more than 300 words.

Any questions please reach out to sarah.hough@bbi.uk.com

 

For more information on BBI please see these links below:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbarriersinnovations/

Website: https://bbi.uk.com/