Programme Manager
We Are Seeking a Programme Manager (Inclusion) to amplify underrepresented voices, diversify the cultural education workforce, and help shape a more inclusive creative future for children and young people across the North West.
Position: Programme Manager (Inclusion)
Salary: £34,154 - £38,414 per annum (negotiable based on experience)
Location: North West England (hybrid – home, Wigan office, and regional travel)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible, minimum 0.6 FTE)
Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025
About the Role
As Programme Manager (Inclusion) you will lead initiatives that tackle inequalities in access to creativity and culture for children and young people. You will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering impactful programmes that amplify underrepresented voices, challenge systemic barriers, and strengthen professional networks.
Key responsibilities include:
• Plan, coordinate and deliver activities across inclusion-focused programmes.
• Lead a pioneering initiative to connect, support and champion teaching artists across England.
• Facilitating and coordinating an Anti-Racism Group, embedding inclusive practice across the organisation.
• Designing and delivering training, events, and CPD programmes focused on inclusion.
• Advocating for inclusion and anti-racism within the cultural education sector.
• Managing programme budgets, reporting on impact, and securing funding opportunities.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cultural education by turning strategy into action and creating spaces for collaboration and learning.
About You
We are looking for a passionate and proactive advocate for inclusion with the skills to drive systemic change.
Essential skills and experience include:
• Proven experience in project or programme management within cultural, creative, education, or community settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusion, diversity, and anti-racist practice.
• Experience facilitating events, networks, or training programmes.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage budgets, and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills, working across sectors to drive engagement.
• Ability to use digital tools and technology for programme delivery and reporting.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of cultural education and policy trends.
• Experience in communications and storytelling for advocacy.
• Lived experience or insight into barriers faced by underrepresented communities.
If you’re ready to inspire, influence, and create change, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
You will be working for a cultural education charity dedicated to ensuring all children and young people have access to creativity and culture. They work with schools, cultural organisations, and artists to tackle inequality, amplify under represented voices, and foster collaboration.
The charity values curiosity, courage, collaboration, and inclusion and are committed to anti-racist practice, ensuring that diversity is at the heart of everything they do.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Inclusion Programme Lead, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Community Engagement Manager, Arts & Culture Programme Manager, or Education & Outreach Coordinator. #INDNFP
