Programmes Manager, Education & Culture - deadline 15 July 2024

We're looking for a Programmes Manager to join our friendly Education & Culture team.

Job title: Programmes Manager, Education & Culture
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £37,950 per annum

Are you an excellent programme manager with experience of managing large-scale programmes working with primary schools, SEND settings and the cultural sector?

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.


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 focus on two key programmes: to deliver core strands in our new Primary Arts programme, rolling out at full scale in 2024/25 following a successful pilot in 2023/24, and our I AM programme empowering Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent 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.

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Application deadline

Monday 15 July 2024, 12pm