FIRST UK
WHO WE ARE We're FIRST UK , a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive - empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A dynamic, driven development manager. A fundraiser, partnerships guru, and consummate relationship builder. Someone who can identify, go after, and convert opportunities to scale the charity's reach and impact. Broadly this means more money and greater participation. Through your ability to seek out the relationships which matter you will ensure the charity develops: Income generating relationships with trusts, foundations, and philanthropists Corporate partnerships fuelling our programmes with volunteers and funding Collaborations with organisations supporting outreach and growth An ecosystem of proactive trustees, advisors, ambassadors and advocates Your tenacity will build and steward a network to achieve our mission better and sooner. What you'll get Leadership, autonomy and sense of purpose. You'll be working in a small organisation which is lean, agile and fast-paced. Unimpeded by hierarchy and bureaucracy you'll have the freedom to experiment, fail fast and crack on. You'll be presenting a compelling case for support against a validated impact model. Long before pandemics we were working flexibly and remotely - it's embedded to our culture. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Working closely with the CEO you'll get the charity in front of the right people, having the right conversations which grow investment and participation. Income generation You'll work across the full fundraising mix - trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, philanthropy and, as we scale, individual giving and statutory. You'll be as comfortable crafting a compelling multi-year grant proposal, as you are pitching to the board of a FinTech company or a UHNWI. You'll flex your approach to the audience and know how to secure significant (six figure) partnerships, grants and gifts by: Building and driving a well-researched, constantly evolving fundraising pipeline Developing and honing our case for support and associated assets Pursuing grant applications and funding bids Prospecting corporate partnerships and securing sponsorship DStewarding partners and delivering impactful employee engagement opportunities Leveraging existing networks, volunteers, and partners Growth partnerships We work with thousands of young people in schools and youth groups - who are designing, building and then competing with robots in a series of epic competitions. Getting into schools is challenging, retaining them a stretch, and achieving teacher referrals harder still. Your interpersonal skills will enable us to identify, pursue and catch relationships to grow participation. Reporting to the CEO, working with the Head of Impact and Engagement alongside the Head of Delivery you will: Develop, implement and lead on the charity's growth strategy Build and own significant outreach partnerships - with universities, science centres, other charities and youth orgs Leverage corporate partnerships in support of growth (maximising volunteerism, advocacy, referral) Advocacy and influence We're a young charity (just 18 months old when COVID struck). In six years we have established some impressive contacts and relationships with industry, NGOs, sector players, influencers. With the CEO you will now unlock their potential via: Helping to on-board, steward and leverage Trustees and Advisors Supporting creation and management of relevant Advisory and Fundraising Boards Building and owning relationships with external bodies and individuals who can help increase our share of voice, influence, investment, impact Job descriptions can become exhaustive lists, lacking in focus and clarity. As Development Lead in its purest sense you'll attack two inextricably linked things: Growth through increased participation The sustainable income to support that growth You'll do this by identifying, converting and stewarding the relationships which achieve one and two. That's the mission if you're up for it. WHO MIGHT THIS ROLE SUIT? A people person - passionate, intellectually curious, credible. You flex style to audience. You are as comfortable in the boardroom as on the shopfloor. Not afraid to challenge or be challenged. Considered and balanced. You might already be working in the Third Sector - in a fundraising role and ready for your first headship. You'll have experience of conceiving, producing and delivering pitches. Maybe you are from a commercial background in sales or relationship management - looking to use your talent for good. Whatever your background - the common, transferable skill set is being excellent at relationships. Understanding that it's not just about the chat, it's about the follow through. You do what you say you will - and do it well. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE You will have: Evidence of winning relationships which have generated significant income (e.g corporate partnerships, sponsorship, tenders, grants etc) Evidence of delivering bold strategies for growth (this might be in sales, membership, users, income etc) Experience propsecting, brokering and stewarding relationships at a senior level You might have: Passion for STEM, tech for good, young people, inclusion, diversity SKILLS AND ABILITIES You are: Commercially minded - spotting opportunities and identifying the WIFFT/U A confident negotiator and sophisticated communicator Resilient, robust and empathetic to others A true problem solver - solution focused VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS You demonstrate: Energy and passion - a radiator, not a drain Gravitas and integrity which commands trust and respect Fantatsic work ethic with attention to detail I'm loving the sound of this is there more I need to know? If there is we'll chat about it in the interview. CONDITIONS We don't talk about benefits; we talk about culture. It's not how many hours you work or where you work them - it's what you deliver. Salary - we've bench-marked the role at £42,000 - £49,000 pa , let's understand the value you can bring We advocate a work-life balance maximising happiness and productivity. We work remotely from home most of the time (but the role is technically hybrid) We come together regularly to collaborate - at least once or twice per month in London, more during event season You have access to coworking spaces where you live 25 days annual leave Our insurances are comprehensive - including 4 x salary, covered from start date. Pension Scheme (Smart Pension) auto-enrollment of all staff after 3 months service. LOCATION Our team is home-based, coming together regularly to cowork, and deliver events. You should expect to attend a team collaboration day at least monthly, usually in London. This may require an overnight stay dependent on your location. If you can conduct your role effectively and are willing to travel to maximise growth opportunities, you can be based anywhere in the UK. Building great relationships doesn't happen over video calls it's best in person. THE PROCESS All applications via our Workable HR platform (no agencies, no pre-approaches) Answer 3 simple screener questions Optional cover letter Closes 2359 on Sun 27th Jul To apply you must live in, and have the right to work in the UK. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all employees of the charity will be asked for two references which will be conducted by phone and are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon appointment. You can read our Safeguarding Policy here.
WHO WE ARE We're FIRST UK , a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive - empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A dynamic, driven development manager. A fundraiser, partnerships guru, and consummate relationship builder. Someone who can identify, go after, and convert opportunities to scale the charity's reach and impact. Broadly this means more money and greater participation. Through your ability to seek out the relationships which matter you will ensure the charity develops: Income generating relationships with trusts, foundations, and philanthropists Corporate partnerships fuelling our programmes with volunteers and funding Collaborations with organisations supporting outreach and growth An ecosystem of proactive trustees, advisors, ambassadors and advocates Your tenacity will build and steward a network to achieve our mission better and sooner. What you'll get Leadership, autonomy and sense of purpose. You'll be working in a small organisation which is lean, agile and fast-paced. Unimpeded by hierarchy and bureaucracy you'll have the freedom to experiment, fail fast and crack on. You'll be presenting a compelling case for support against a validated impact model. Long before pandemics we were working flexibly and remotely - it's embedded to our culture. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Working closely with the CEO you'll get the charity in front of the right people, having the right conversations which grow investment and participation. Income generation You'll work across the full fundraising mix - trusts & foundations, corporate partnerships, philanthropy and, as we scale, individual giving and statutory. You'll be as comfortable crafting a compelling multi-year grant proposal, as you are pitching to the board of a FinTech company or a UHNWI. You'll flex your approach to the audience and know how to secure significant (six figure) partnerships, grants and gifts by: Building and driving a well-researched, constantly evolving fundraising pipeline Developing and honing our case for support and associated assets Pursuing grant applications and funding bids Prospecting corporate partnerships and securing sponsorship DStewarding partners and delivering impactful employee engagement opportunities Leveraging existing networks, volunteers, and partners Growth partnerships We work with thousands of young people in schools and youth groups - who are designing, building and then competing with robots in a series of epic competitions. Getting into schools is challenging, retaining them a stretch, and achieving teacher referrals harder still. Your interpersonal skills will enable us to identify, pursue and catch relationships to grow participation. Reporting to the CEO, working with the Head of Impact and Engagement alongside the Head of Delivery you will: Develop, implement and lead on the charity's growth strategy Build and own significant outreach partnerships - with universities, science centres, other charities and youth orgs Leverage corporate partnerships in support of growth (maximising volunteerism, advocacy, referral) Advocacy and influence We're a young charity (just 18 months old when COVID struck). In six years we have established some impressive contacts and relationships with industry, NGOs, sector players, influencers. With the CEO you will now unlock their potential via: Helping to on-board, steward and leverage Trustees and Advisors Supporting creation and management of relevant Advisory and Fundraising Boards Building and owning relationships with external bodies and individuals who can help increase our share of voice, influence, investment, impact Job descriptions can become exhaustive lists, lacking in focus and clarity. As Development Lead in its purest sense you'll attack two inextricably linked things: Growth through increased participation The sustainable income to support that growth You'll do this by identifying, converting and stewarding the relationships which achieve one and two. That's the mission if you're up for it. WHO MIGHT THIS ROLE SUIT? A people person - passionate, intellectually curious, credible. You flex style to audience. You are as comfortable in the boardroom as on the shopfloor. Not afraid to challenge or be challenged. Considered and balanced. You might already be working in the Third Sector - in a fundraising role and ready for your first headship. You'll have experience of conceiving, producing and delivering pitches. Maybe you are from a commercial background in sales or relationship management - looking to use your talent for good. Whatever your background - the common, transferable skill set is being excellent at relationships. Understanding that it's not just about the chat, it's about the follow through. You do what you say you will - and do it well. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE You will have: Evidence of winning relationships which have generated significant income (e.g corporate partnerships, sponsorship, tenders, grants etc) Evidence of delivering bold strategies for growth (this might be in sales, membership, users, income etc) Experience propsecting, brokering and stewarding relationships at a senior level You might have: Passion for STEM, tech for good, young people, inclusion, diversity SKILLS AND ABILITIES You are: Commercially minded - spotting opportunities and identifying the WIFFT/U A confident negotiator and sophisticated communicator Resilient, robust and empathetic to others A true problem solver - solution focused VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS You demonstrate: Energy and passion - a radiator, not a drain Gravitas and integrity which commands trust and respect Fantatsic work ethic with attention to detail I'm loving the sound of this is there more I need to know? If there is we'll chat about it in the interview. CONDITIONS We don't talk about benefits; we talk about culture. It's not how many hours you work or where you work them - it's what you deliver. Salary - we've bench-marked the role at £42,000 - £49,000 pa , let's understand the value you can bring We advocate a work-life balance maximising happiness and productivity. We work remotely from home most of the time (but the role is technically hybrid) We come together regularly to collaborate - at least once or twice per month in London, more during event season You have access to coworking spaces where you live 25 days annual leave Our insurances are comprehensive - including 4 x salary, covered from start date. Pension Scheme (Smart Pension) auto-enrollment of all staff after 3 months service. LOCATION Our team is home-based, coming together regularly to cowork, and deliver events. You should expect to attend a team collaboration day at least monthly, usually in London. This may require an overnight stay dependent on your location. If you can conduct your role effectively and are willing to travel to maximise growth opportunities, you can be based anywhere in the UK. Building great relationships doesn't happen over video calls it's best in person. THE PROCESS All applications via our Workable HR platform (no agencies, no pre-approaches) Answer 3 simple screener questions Optional cover letter Closes 2359 on Sun 27th Jul To apply you must live in, and have the right to work in the UK. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all employees of the charity will be asked for two references which will be conducted by phone and are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon appointment. You can read our Safeguarding Policy here.
FIRST UK
WHO WE ARE We're FIRST UK , a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive - empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A Programme Manager who wants to play a pivotal role in driving forwards the UK's most ambitious, impactful student robotics movement. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will be responsible for overseeing participation in our programmes, assuring high-quality and effective delivery whilst maximising opportunities for growth through: Outreach: Expanding participation among schools and youth groups Support: Delivering a high-quality experience for participants and educators Events: Coordinating and executing impactful robotics tournaments Volunteering : Recruiting, training, and supporting event staff and mentors Partnerships: Fostering a community of industry partners and STEM champions You will be passionate about working with young people, educators, and industry to engineer better futures. You assume responsibility readilyand will harness your knowledge and experience to scale our impact nationally. What you'll get Responsibility, sense of purpose, growth. You'll be working in a small organisation which is lean, agile and fast-paced. Unimpeded by hierarchy and bureaucracy, you'll have the freedom to experiment, fail fast and crack on. You'll be using the latest tools and tech, promoting a validated and well-respected programme. Long before pandemics, we were working flexibly and remotely - it's embedded in our culture. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Working alongside other programme managers and with support from our development team, you will help scale our programmes regionally. Outreach and growth We work with thousands of young people in schools and youth groups, who are designing, building and then competing with robots in a series of epic competitions. Getting into schools is challenging, retaining them is a stretch, and achieving teacher referrals is harder still. Your energy and enthusiasm will help: Engage schools, teachers, and youth groups to increase participation Develop and manage partnerships with organisations and networks to drive growth Represent the programme at community events, educational fairs, and conferences Develop and nurture a community of 'More Than Robots' STEM champions Gather community insights to improve participant experiences and maximise impact Programme delivery Through your project management wizardry, you'll support all aspects of programme delivery to ensure a safe, high-quality, impactful experience for participants by: Providing timely assistance and resources to educators, volunteers and participants Overseeing events, managing volunteers and delivery partners Developing programme content, educational materials, and communications Managing records, data, and reporting using tools like Salesforce CRM Assisting with surveys, evaluation, and monitoring to assess programme impact Volunteer and partner engagement We partner with leading UK companies who invest their money and people supporting our programmes. Using brilliant interpersonal skills you will: Recruit, onboard, and manage event volunteers and team mentors Develop and lead employee engagement initiatives which drive volunteerism Foster relationships with companies, universities and other organisations Evolve and enhance the volunteer customer journey, ensuring high-quality experience WHO MIGHT THIS ROLE SUIT? Someone who loves delivery, likes to roll their sleeves up and muck in - whether around events, outreach, volunteers, or partners. A real team player who wants to derive a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Perhaps you have worked in event and volunteer management, programme or delivery, or you might be an educator looking for a career change. Or perhaps you are just mad about robots. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE You will have: Experience conducting outreach and stakeholder engagement Experience in managing others to deliver programmes, events, or services Passion for STEM, tech for good, young people, inclusion, diversity SKILLS AND ABILITIES You are: A strong communicator - both written and verbal Familiar with technology and tools like Google Drive, MS Office, and Salesforce An effective project manager with great attention to detail Excellent with time management and ability to meet deadlines Resilient, robust and empathetic to others VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS You are: Driven - self-motivated with positive energy. Solution-oriented - see solutions not problems. Reliable - committed to seeing tasks through to completion. Curious - keen to learn, ask questions and grow. Collaborative - team player willing to take initiative and support colleagues. Adaptable - flexible and resilient in a dynamic environment. I'm loving the sound of this, is there more I need to know? If there is, we'll chat about it in the interview. CONDITIONS We don't talk about benefits; we talk about culture. It's not about how many hours you work, or where you work them - it's about what you deliver. Salary - we've benchmarked the role at £32,000 - £39,000 pa , let's understand the value you can bring We advocate a work-life balance, maximising happiness and productivity We work remotely from home most of the time (but the role is technically hybrid) We come together regularly to collaborate, at least once or twice a month in London, and more during event season You have access to coworking spaces where you live 25 days of annual leave Our insurances are comprehensive - including 4 x salary, covered from start date Pension Scheme (Smart Pension) auto-enrolment of all staff after 3 months of service LOCATION Our team is home-based, coming together regularly to co-work and deliver events. You should expect to attend a team collaboration day at least monthly, usually in London. This may require an overnight stay depending on your location. You'll be working with schools and youth groups in England, building relationships predominantly in the Midlands, central, and north. THE PROCESS All applications via our Workable HR platform (no agencies, no pre-approaches) Answer 3 simple screener questions Optional cover letter Closes 2359 on Sun 03 Aug To apply you must live in, and have the right to work in the UK. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all employees of the charity will be asked for two references which will be conducted by phone and are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon appointment. You can read our Safeguarding Policy here.
WHO WE ARE We're FIRST UK , a EdTech charity using robots, role models and competitions to make STEM more approachable and inclusive - empowering young people with the technical knowledge and soft skills to thrive. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR A Programme Manager who wants to play a pivotal role in driving forwards the UK's most ambitious, impactful student robotics movement. Reporting to the Head of Delivery, you will be responsible for overseeing participation in our programmes, assuring high-quality and effective delivery whilst maximising opportunities for growth through: Outreach: Expanding participation among schools and youth groups Support: Delivering a high-quality experience for participants and educators Events: Coordinating and executing impactful robotics tournaments Volunteering : Recruiting, training, and supporting event staff and mentors Partnerships: Fostering a community of industry partners and STEM champions You will be passionate about working with young people, educators, and industry to engineer better futures. You assume responsibility readilyand will harness your knowledge and experience to scale our impact nationally. What you'll get Responsibility, sense of purpose, growth. You'll be working in a small organisation which is lean, agile and fast-paced. Unimpeded by hierarchy and bureaucracy, you'll have the freedom to experiment, fail fast and crack on. You'll be using the latest tools and tech, promoting a validated and well-respected programme. Long before pandemics, we were working flexibly and remotely - it's embedded in our culture. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Working alongside other programme managers and with support from our development team, you will help scale our programmes regionally. Outreach and growth We work with thousands of young people in schools and youth groups, who are designing, building and then competing with robots in a series of epic competitions. Getting into schools is challenging, retaining them is a stretch, and achieving teacher referrals is harder still. Your energy and enthusiasm will help: Engage schools, teachers, and youth groups to increase participation Develop and manage partnerships with organisations and networks to drive growth Represent the programme at community events, educational fairs, and conferences Develop and nurture a community of 'More Than Robots' STEM champions Gather community insights to improve participant experiences and maximise impact Programme delivery Through your project management wizardry, you'll support all aspects of programme delivery to ensure a safe, high-quality, impactful experience for participants by: Providing timely assistance and resources to educators, volunteers and participants Overseeing events, managing volunteers and delivery partners Developing programme content, educational materials, and communications Managing records, data, and reporting using tools like Salesforce CRM Assisting with surveys, evaluation, and monitoring to assess programme impact Volunteer and partner engagement We partner with leading UK companies who invest their money and people supporting our programmes. Using brilliant interpersonal skills you will: Recruit, onboard, and manage event volunteers and team mentors Develop and lead employee engagement initiatives which drive volunteerism Foster relationships with companies, universities and other organisations Evolve and enhance the volunteer customer journey, ensuring high-quality experience WHO MIGHT THIS ROLE SUIT? Someone who loves delivery, likes to roll their sleeves up and muck in - whether around events, outreach, volunteers, or partners. A real team player who wants to derive a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Perhaps you have worked in event and volunteer management, programme or delivery, or you might be an educator looking for a career change. Or perhaps you are just mad about robots. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE You will have: Experience conducting outreach and stakeholder engagement Experience in managing others to deliver programmes, events, or services Passion for STEM, tech for good, young people, inclusion, diversity SKILLS AND ABILITIES You are: A strong communicator - both written and verbal Familiar with technology and tools like Google Drive, MS Office, and Salesforce An effective project manager with great attention to detail Excellent with time management and ability to meet deadlines Resilient, robust and empathetic to others VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS You are: Driven - self-motivated with positive energy. Solution-oriented - see solutions not problems. Reliable - committed to seeing tasks through to completion. Curious - keen to learn, ask questions and grow. Collaborative - team player willing to take initiative and support colleagues. Adaptable - flexible and resilient in a dynamic environment. I'm loving the sound of this, is there more I need to know? If there is, we'll chat about it in the interview. CONDITIONS We don't talk about benefits; we talk about culture. It's not about how many hours you work, or where you work them - it's about what you deliver. Salary - we've benchmarked the role at £32,000 - £39,000 pa , let's understand the value you can bring We advocate a work-life balance, maximising happiness and productivity We work remotely from home most of the time (but the role is technically hybrid) We come together regularly to collaborate, at least once or twice a month in London, and more during event season You have access to coworking spaces where you live 25 days of annual leave Our insurances are comprehensive - including 4 x salary, covered from start date Pension Scheme (Smart Pension) auto-enrolment of all staff after 3 months of service LOCATION Our team is home-based, coming together regularly to co-work and deliver events. You should expect to attend a team collaboration day at least monthly, usually in London. This may require an overnight stay depending on your location. You'll be working with schools and youth groups in England, building relationships predominantly in the Midlands, central, and north. THE PROCESS All applications via our Workable HR platform (no agencies, no pre-approaches) Answer 3 simple screener questions Optional cover letter Closes 2359 on Sun 03 Aug To apply you must live in, and have the right to work in the UK. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all employees of the charity will be asked for two references which will be conducted by phone and are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks upon appointment. You can read our Safeguarding Policy here.