Director of Projects

Job: Director of Projects (Education)

Organisation: Educational Charity

Location:Homeworking, but you will be expected to travel across England on a regular basis. All reasonable expenses for travel will be reimbursed.

Daily gross salary: £600

Start date: Flexible, ideally from January / February 2026 onwards.

Contract: Consultancy basis, fully IR35 compliant; 3 days a week; 52 weeks a year but term time only can be considered;fixed until 31 st December 2026. Opportunity to extend should follow on support prove successful.

Reporting to: The CEO

Aston Education is working with an educational charity looking for a dynamic part-time Director of Projects to take full ownership of a portfolio of ambitious projects that are critical to the charity's next phase of growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on the future of education, shaping initiatives that directly influence the learning and career outcomes of young people.

The key responsibilities include:

• Lead a portfolio of high-impact projects, taking full ownership for delivery, performance, and alignment with the charity's strategic ambitions.
• Plan, manage, and monitor multiple projects to ensure timelines, budgets, risks, and milestones are consistently met.
• Work proactively and independently to drive progress, solve problems, and secure meaningful outcomes for all stakeholders.
• Act as a senior representative of the charity, building influential relationships with schools, employers, regional partners, and sector bodies.
• Provide strategic insight and practical guidance to shape and evolve initiatives based on evidence, feedback, and emerging opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and central team, sharing analysis, recommendations, and intelligence to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate and/or deliver workshops, consultations, and engagement activities to support project participation.
• Ensure clear, timely, and consistent communication across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications, experience and skills required:

• Educated to degree level
• Project management training or certification
• Proven track record of managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working independently or in small teams, taking ownership of project delivery from inception to completion
• Experience working with schools or colleges
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
• Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work autonomously with minimal supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• High level of English language proficiency
• Resilient and solutions focused

The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a passion for educational innovation, thriving in a fast-moving, high-profile, mission-driven organisation where their contributions will be highly visible and impactful.

Closing date: At 12pm, Wednesday 7 th January 2026

First Interview: Monday 12 th or Tuesday 13 th January 2026

Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education to find out more and to apply for this Director of Projects job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.