Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.
Location: Any SJP UK Location
Workplace Type: Hybrid: 2 days in office & 3 days remote
Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
Seniority: Associate
About the role:As a Programme Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality recruitment and development programmes at scale. Working within Partnership Support, you’ll ensure programmes are executed consistently and effectively, bringing together stakeholders, systems, and insight to create an outstanding participant experience. You'll continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance delivery, and drive operational excellence across our Partnership and Field teams.What you'll be doing:Coordinate the planning and delivery of recruitment and development programmes across virtual and in-person formatsManage end to end programme operations, ensuring a seamless participant experience from onboarding through to completionAdminister platforms and systems to facilitate registration, communications, scheduling, and participant trackingDeliver virtual learning and engagement activities using platforms such as Zoom and CventMaintain accurate data and reporting, ensuring compliance with data management requirementsCoordinate communications with participants, facilitators, suppliers, and key stakeholdersMonitor budgets and support supplier and vendor management activitiesTrack, analyse, and report on programme performance, engagement, and participant feedbackIdentify and implement opportunities to enhance delivery, processes, and participant experienceSupport the delivery of wider talent, recruitment, and development initiatives, as well as ad hoc projects as requiredAbout you:We are seeking someone who is highly organised and thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments where quality execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement are key. You enjoy bringing structure to complex activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard. You are proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and participant experiences, using data and feedback to inform your approach.Essential Criteria:Experience delivering complex, high-volume programme activityStrong organisational and coordination skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyConfidence in using data, reporting, and insights to inform decision-making and improve outcomesExperience using delegate management or CRM systems (e.g. Cvent, Salesforce or similar)Desirable Criteria:Experience in recruitment, onboarding, or development programmesExperience delivering both in-person and virtual programmesBudget tracking and supplier management experienceSpecial Requirements:From time to time, the role may involve travel and some flexibility to support programme delivery.
What's in it for you?
Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.
In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.
Our benefits include:
We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
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St. John is a full-service agency headquartered in Jacksonville since 1984. St. John has been home to a quality of work and a quality of life that has helped attract great people and build one of the region’s largest independent agencies. We inspire growth for brands by purposefully applying insights, technology and creativity to create opportunities to be more relevant, more visible and more competitive.
We lead with character, courage, kindness. Three ideals that have defined our company and our pursuit of growth on behalf of our clients from the beginning. We believe that success and great ideas come from hard work, honesty and the courage to try new things. We also believe that to inspire people to take action – be they customers, employees or our community, requires empathy and responsibility to all. It’s a credo that has served us well for 40 years and counting.
