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OUR VISION A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.  OUR MISSION To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training. OUR VALUES Diversity:  We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought. Innovation:  We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors. Integrity:  We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders. Collaboration:  We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all. WHO WE SUPPORT At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds .   Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London) is looking to hire a Senior Programme Coordinator in the Apprenticeships team, reporting to the Head of Strategic Projects.  The Senior Programme Coordinator will support the development and delivery of SEO London’s apprenticeship programmes.    The post holder will develop a strong understanding of SEO London’s programmes, the industries we support and the needs of our students and partner organisations.They will use this knowledge to deliver projects, respond to stakeholder needs and provide a professional and supportive participant experience.   The role has three core areas of focus: ·         Delivering high-quality apprenticeships programmes, projects and events ·         Building trusted relationships with students, schools, partner firms and other stakeholders. ·         Using data, feedback and evaluation to improve programme delivery and demonstrate impact.   This is a hands-on delivery role with responsibility for independently managing defined programme workstreams and projects from planning through to evaluation.   The successful candidate will be expected to create structure, manage competing priorities, anticipate delivery challenges, and resolve routine issues without requiring detailed day-to-day direction. They will understand when to make decisions independently and when a significant risk or issue should be escalated.   The role   will   sit within SEO London’s Apprenticeships Team, and support the   development, preparation and   delivery of two new key   initiatives:    Plan A   (Year 12-13): An 18-month apprenticeship support programme for Schools Leavers pursuing Higher-Level Apprenticeships across SEO London industries.  Schools Alumni :  A dedicated post-Schools community that keeps participants connected to SEO London, supports diverse progression pathways, and enables long-term tracking and engagement. As these initiatives continue to develop, the post holder will contribute ideas, identify improvement and help establish effective and consistent delivery processes.    PROGRAMME  AND PROJECT DELIVERY Take ownership of defined apprenticeship programme work streams, projects and events from planning through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring agreed outcomes, deadlines and quality standards are met. Develop and maintain clear delivery plans, coordinate resources and stakeholders, and proactively identify and resolve delivery risks or issues. Facilitate engaging programme sessions and provide appropriate one-to-one coaching and support to students.   PARTICIPANT & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT       Act as a key point of contact for students, schools, partner firms, volunteers, internal teams and third parties, providing clear, responsive