IN4 Group is a leading professional technology skills provider with a unique regional blueprint that unlocks and nurtures the potential of local talent, enabling sustainable productivity and prosperity for regions, industry and communities. Through our award-winning programmes, designed to achieve optimal economic and social impact, IN4 ensures fair access to technology futures for young people, career changers, early-stage entrepreneurs and industry, large and small.    

IN4 operates several high-performing enterprises, including Skills City, one of the country’s largest professional technology training providers; CyberFirst MEGA (motivated, educated generation with ambition) Hubs, operating across schools and colleges; and HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, one of the North West’s most established innovation hubs, based in MediaCity, Salford. 

Our Values: 

• Humanising: We humanise technology by thinking about citizens, not users.  
• Belonging: We create a sense of belonging with an inclusive community of shared values. 
• Culture: We redefine start up culture by supporting wellbeing and putting team before product.    

IN4 Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; successful candidates will be subject to appropriate background checks and vetting procedures.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Programmes and Partnerships Lead to support and coordinate IN4 Group’s expansion in the Liverpool City Region. This role will support the growth and mobilisation of a portfolio of programmes, including:

• The Creative Engine (TCE) – TCE Community Studio programme for freelancers – starting with the delivery of borough-wide engagement events.

• The Power of MIND (Mums in Data) – empowering stay at home mums back into employment through upskilling in data and matching them with local in demand local data roles.

• MWMW – supporting productivity in businesses through upskilling in AI and emerging technologies.

The postholder will play a key role in stakeholder engagement, programme mobilisation, and ensuring high-impact growth across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational setup and support the mobilisation of IN4 Group’s programmes in Liverpool, ensuring alignment with regional needs and strategic goals.

• Oversee the launch of the TCE Studio Freelancer programme in Liverpool and coordinate engagement events across the LCR boroughs.

• Support the mobilisation and growth of The Power of MIND and MWMW programmes in the region.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community organisations, funders, and industry partners.

• Manage programme budgets, contracts, and resources across multiple workstreams.

• Represent IN4 Group at regional forums, stakeholder meetings, and public events.

• Scope and negotiate new project briefs with clients and partners.

• Produce high-level evaluation reports and insights to inform decision-making and showcase programme value.

• Ensure compliance with internal governance, safeguarding, and data protection policies.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in programme or project management, ideally within the creative, digital, skills, or community engagement sectors.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across diverse communities and boroughs.

• Track record of working across multi-strand programmes with measurable outcomes.

• Excellent relationship-building skills with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to adapt delivery models to local needs and opportunities.

• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and contracts.

• Passionate about creativity, innovation, and inclusive access to industry opportunities.

• High attention to detail with strong communication and customer service skills.