We’re looking for someone who can quickly build positive relationships, who is meticulous about the detail, and who can successfully deliver complex projects that delight, inspire and support educators, children and young people, to join our Education & Culture Team.
About Us:
A New Direction is an award-winning charity working to enhance the capacity and agency of children and young people in London to own their creativity, shape culture, and achieve their creative potential. We’re a small, tight knit organisation who pride ourselves on our open and supportive working culture.
About the Role:
A New Direction’s Programmes Managers lead the planning, development and delivery of assigned projects or programmes, ensuring they are accessible and inclusive, aligned with A New Direction’s values and have a meaningful impact.
This role in our Education & Culture team will primarily focus on our I AM programme empowering Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people to explore their creativity.
As Programmes Manager, Education & Culture, you will:
- Produce, deliver, and oversee the successful implementation of assigned A New Direction education and culture programmes.
- Represent A New Direction and build and manage positive relationships with key stakeholders to contribute to sustained support of our work and successful delivery of our programmes.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues who share a vision for a world where all children and young people achieve their creative potential and provide effective and empathetic line management for one of our Programme Officers.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is a confident project manager and meticulous planner, with experience managing of multiple complex projects or programmes (ideally with a focus on SEND education) and excellent attention to detail.
- Is an effective communicator, who has a warm and friendly manner and positive approach that makes them great at building relationships with education and cultural partners.
- Values inclusion and is committed to working in and contributing to an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity.
- Can demonstrate a strong understanding of the education sector, including SEND settings, and is highly motivated to bring high-quality arts and cultural opportunities to London’s pupils.
- Is flexible and solutions-focused, with an adaptable approach to their work and a positive, open approach to collaborating with and supporting others.
This role is open to hybrid working. There will be various in-person meetings and events (across London) that the post-holder will be required to attend.
Salary: £38,790 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent contract
Application deadline: 10am, Monday 26 January 2026
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A New Direction is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. If you need any of the application documents in a different format or have any questions about or need support with the application process, please get in touch with recruitment@anewdirection.org.uk or on 0207 608 2132.
