Programme Manager (Inclusion and Participation) - Permanent

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm Monday – Thursday, 8am to 12:00pm Friday

Contract: Permanent

Grade: SL1

Target Salary: £58,633 per annum 

Location: Mobile, covering England and Scotland 

Due to the national nature of the role, the successful candidate must be able to travel to all NCC locations on a regular basis with frequent travel to Bircham Newton, Norfolk and Inchinnan, Scotland. Candidates should therefore be situated such that these travel requirements can be met comfortably and consistently.

Additional Benefits: Car Allowance £6,799   

Special Requirements: The post holder will be eligible for either a company car or a car allowance in line with the grade for this role, subject to the vehicle nominated for business use complying with CITB’s Car Policy.    

Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 14th September 2026

About the Role

As Programme Manager - Inclusion & Participation, you will provide operational leadership for Inclusion, Additional Learning Support and learner engagement activities across the National Construction College's apprenticeship and commercial provision.

Working closely with curriculum, quality and support teams, you will drive a whole-provider approach to inclusion, ensuring that learners receive the support they need to succeed and that inclusive practice is embedded throughout the learner journey.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead Inclusion, Participation and Additional Learning Support provision across England and Scotland

• Drive the organisation's inclusion strategy, ensuring equitable, accessible and inclusive learning environments for all learners

• Coordinate targeted interventions to remove barriers to participation and achievement for disadvantaged learners and those with additional needs

What we’re looking for:

Essential: 

• Hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in an Inclusion related discipline such as Specialist Support, SEND Practice, SENCo, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality. 

• Experience of leading teams and improving quality in an apprenticeship or FE context 

• Strong understanding of Ofsted EIF and Education Scotland / SDS expectations 

• Strong understanding of funding rules for Additional Learning Support 

• Experience using data to identify risk, track impact and drive interventions 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross‑functionally 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Desirable 

• Experience of apprenticeship delivery

• Experience delivering CPD or coaching to staff 

• Project management qualification and/or experience 

Why join CITB?

• Free onsite lunch at NCC sites

• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site at NCC Bircham 

• Free onsite parking 

• Free onsite gym at Bircham Newton

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 

• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown 

• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) 

• Life assurance (4x salary) 

• 2 paid volunteering days per year 

• Professional development & funded training qualifications 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment 

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and Disclosure Scotland. An enhanced DBS and PVG with child barring check is required for this post.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  

We are committed to equal opportunities and recruit based on merit, skills and experience.