Location
London Arena, London

Hours
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£41,957 per annum

About the Role
Change lives. Shape futures. Lead with purpose. Every year, hundreds of young people with learning disabilities face barriers to getting into work. At Mencap, we believe they deserve the chance to shine — and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for an inspirational Supported Internship Programme Coach to lead our Supported Employment programmes across London. This full-time, permanent position offers you the chance to oversee a programme that transforms potential into achievement — giving young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) the skills, confidence, and experience to move into paid work.

As Programme Coach, you will lead the delivery of the programme, ensuring it meets our curriculum, Ofsted, and Department for Education (DfE) standards. You will manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure maximum impact, use quality frameworks to track and improve programme success, and line-manage Programme Coordinators who oversee local teams of Tutors, Job Coaches, and Employer Engagement Officers. Building strong relationships with stakeholders including Local Authorities, employers, schools, and colleges will be a key part of your role.

This is more than a job — it’s a chance to change lives and help young people with learning disabilities take that all-important step into paid work. Most of the programme happens in real workplaces, with Mencap supporting learners to boost their Maths and English skills along the way — building their confidence, independence, and employability.

Join Mencap and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where every colleague is supported to thrive. We value authenticity, passion, and purpose — so bring your whole self to work and make a meaningful difference every day.

Experience
- Proven experience in managing large projects, ideally in SEND and employability.
- Experience delivering Supported Internships to young people with learning disabilities.
- Confidence navigating Ofsted requirements.
- Strong budget management skills, including securing additional funding.
- Knowledge of safe working practices.
- Experience in driving quality, compliance, and accurate reporting.

About you
- Passionate and self-motivated with a genuine commitment to empowering people with learning disabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to develop partnerships and maintain professional relationships.
- Enthusiastic about leading teams and supporting colleagues to succeed.

Qualifications
- No specific qualifications required; however, relevant experience in SEND, employability, or supported employment is highly desirable.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the role is essential.