Strategic Implementation Manager We re currently looking for a Manager, Strategic Implementation (maternity cover), ideally until 31st January 2027 to help us deliver our mission. This is a full time position, working 35 hours per week, with the end date subject to the duration of the maternity leave. The Role What will I be doing? You ll be responsible for a range of activities, including: Acting as a departmental centre of excellence on good practice in project and programme management Providing programme and project management to a small number of large-scale flagship initiatives Operational delivery of the DfE-funded teacher training scholarships programme Line management of 2 individuals Projects you may work on include: IOP teacher training scholarships programme Teaching Workforce and Workforce Skills reports across the nations Cross departmental project management Ideally, we hope you ll apply if you bring: Essential: Experience of working in a project-based environment with significant internal and external stakeholder interest Experience leading large scale projects Management of project budgets, liaising with project and finance leads Nice to have: Project management qualifications At the IOP, we know that great candidates don t always tick every box. If your experience looks a little different, but you bring enthusiasm, curiosity and a willingness to learn, we d love to hear from you. How will I be working? We operate a flexible, trust based working model ..... full job details .....