T Level Programme Specialist
Salary £ 44000 - 50000
Home-based (living in England), with virtual office support
Vacancy listed 20/08/2025
Application deadline 05/09/2025
Details
As T Level Programme Specialist reporting to the Director of Programmes, you will play a key role in the delivery and development of our nationally significant T Level support programmes. Your work will help T Level provider employer engagement teams - and employers - to be fully supported in offering high-quality industry placements and curriculum delivery. You will also contribute to enhancing our other programmes and commercial CPD and consultancy services relating to technical education more generally.

This is a permanent role (with a 6-month probationary period).

Main duties and responsibilities  

Programme Delivery
Lead and support delivery across key T Level support programmes (for provider employer engagement teams and employers), ensuring milestones, KPIs, and quality standards are met.

Content Development and Delivery
Design and deliver high-quality CPD, resources, webinars, and workshops aligned with T Level and other technical education programme needs and emerging employer demands.

Stakeholder Engagement
Build effective relationships with providers, employers and stakeholders including DfE, the T Level Ambassador Network, the Gatsby Foundation, and regional and sector partners.

Data and Impact
Capture insights and evaluate programme effectiveness, using feedback and data to adapt content and improve outcomes.

Commercial Services Contribution
Contribute to related commercial assignments, such as employer engagement training and support, helping to grow SDN Mesma Group’s offer in technical education.

Wider contribution to SDN Mesma Group

SDN Mesma Group is a virtual organisation with all staff and associates working from home. Our culture is based on trust and flexibility, with a strong and long-term commitment to employees’ and their family’s health and welfare. Staff have freedom to operate and innovate within SDN Mesma Group’s overall strategic framework and goals.

  • Enterprise - Where possible, directly contribute to SDN Mesma Group’s customer-facing and fee-earning activities, and business development including new programme bidding, and proactively contribute to the growth and success of the business.
  • CPD - Demonstrate commitment to your own continued professional learning and development, including pursuing relevant qualifications and accreditation.
  • Culture - Work in a collegiate and supportive manner with all the SDN Mesma Group core team and associates.
  • Innovation - Bring ideas into the team and welcome, encourage and explore the ideas of others.

Skills and knowledge requirements

Essential
  • In-depth knowledge of T Levels policy and practice.

  • Experience of employer engagement (e.g. sourcing / coordinating T Level industry placements).

  • Ability to design and deliver high-quality training and CPD.

  • Experience in programme and project delivery within the education and skills sectors.

  • Strong relationship-building and coordination skills.

  • Strong communication, writing and editing skills.

  • Familiarity with DfE or similar funding and policy environments.

  • Proficiency with office technology, in particular Microsoft Office and Teams and digital tools for online delivery (Zoom, Teams, CRM systems).

  • Comfortable working in a remote, agile team environment.

  • To be based in England.

Desirable
  • Relevant apprenticeship, degree or professional qualification.

Applications

We encourage you to apply ASAP. Pre-interview calls and interviews will be scheduled as strong applications are received.
Please apply by written note and/or by attaching your CV to your application.
 
Please note, applicants outside of England are not accepted for this position and will be declined

Benefits

25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements where possible to support work-life balance
Salary review points and potential for performance bonuses
5% pension contribution in addition to salary

Notes

SDN Mesma Group is a leading specialist in improving technical education (providers) and workforce development (employers) in England. We support training providers, employers, and government bodies through consultancy, CPD, events, and research. Our work spans some of the most significant education programmes in England – including T Levels, apprenticeships, and employability initiatives.

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