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Programme Networks Manager (The OWL Collaboration & OPEN)

We are seeking a passionate and organised Programme Networks Manager to lead two exciting national outdoor learning initiatives.

Position: Programme Networks Manager (The OWL Collaboration & OPEN)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £31,000 – £34,000

Location: Quenington, Gloucestershire (Hybrid working considered)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025, 11:59pm

Interview Dates: First stage – Thursday 4 September (online); Second stage – Friday 19 September (Quenington)

About The Role

This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow two key programmes:

• The OWL Collaboration, a residential outdoor learning programme supporting children and young people facing the greatest challenges
• OPEN, the Outdoor Practitioners Education Network, a growing professional learning network for the Outdoor Learning sector
  
  
  

• Overseeing delivery of OWL programme and Nest School partnerships
• Coordinating grants, onboarding, logistics, evaluation and reporting
• Leading and growing OPEN’s network of members and professional learning opportunities
• Delivering network events, newsletters and collaborative communications
• Building strategic partnerships and representing the charity externally
• Embedding youth voice and championing outdoor education across the sector
• Managing data systems, budget tracking, and reporting to key stakeholders
  
  
  

• Experience managing programmes or professional networks, ideally in education or outdoor learning
• Strong relationship-building skills with schools, practitioners and sector bodies
• Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and facilitative
• Confidence managing budgets, data, grants and logistics
• A proactive, organised, and adaptable approach
• A genuine belief in the power of outdoor learning and inclusive practice
  
  
  

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas)
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to training and personal development budget
• Newly refurbished head office with a creative, flexible working environment
  
  
  

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