Programme Manager, School Libraries

Programme Manager, School Libraries

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National Literacy TrustOverview

We are looking for two Programme Managers to provide maternity cover in our school libraries team. One will be based in the north of England as a home working role to cover specific programme delivery responsibilities there, and the other will be based at our office in London with flexibility to work from home.What Youll Be Doing

We believe that well-resourced and effective school libraries are a vital part of the education system. We have already created and transformed over 1,000 primary school library spaces, and have ambitious targets to reach even more, particularly primary schools that currently have no dedicated school library space. The programme helps to transform reading in primary schools by providing new books, ebooks and audiobooks, training and resources for teachers, and parental engagement strategies. You will be responsible for managing the development, delivery and scaling up of this work, overseeing operational delivery (including line management of project managers where necessary), and working closely with schools, partners and suppliers to facilitate smooth delivery of schools-facing activity. You will also manage relationships with a range of high-profile partners, including key stakeholders and funders. Wherever you are based, you will need to be in London at least six times per year for team and organisational days, and if you are based in London then travel costs cannot be covered. Your role will also require travel to project locations around the country to support partnerships and delivery, and expenses will cover this travel.What Were Looking For

You will need to be an experienced programme manager, able to lead delivery, manage and motivate a team, oversee budgets, and manage complex relationships with funders and partners. You will also need experience of successfully marketing and promoting programmes, resources or training to the education sector. Experience of working with corporates and volunteers would be an advantage, as would knowledge of research methodologies and impact measurement for large-scale programmes.Why our work is so vital

Literacy changes everything. It gives you the tools to get the most out of life, and the power to shape your future. It’s the key to knowledge, confidence and inspiration. It’s better results at school, and better jobs. If children grow up without the tools to communicate, without books to read or opportunities to write, it’s harder to get where you want to go.The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity helping people overcome these challenges and change their life chances through the power of words—reading, writing, speaking and listening. From first words, through school days to training, jobs and beyond.What We Offer

We offer a range of flexible working options and promote a workplace where you can be yourself and contribute to our success, whoever you are. As well as a competitive salary, benefits include a generous leave allowance totaling 39 days (including bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year), pension contributions of 8% of annual salary, a cycle-to-work scheme, employee assistance programme and other health and wellbeing benefits.Application details

Our people are our most important asset and we value and respect diversity in all its forms. We particularly welcome applications from those from Black and Asian backgrounds, as well as candidates with disabilities and from the communities in which we work. We would like to increase representation of these groups among our staff as we know greater diversity will lead to an even greater impact for our work.Notes

Closing date: 10am, Monday 15 September 2025Salary: £40,000 per yearContract: Maternity cover for up to one yearHours: Full-time, 35 hours per weekLocation: Based in London SW8 or north of EnglandInterviews: Online, Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 September 2025Seniority level

Mid-Senior levelEmployment type

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