Project Manager - Young Writers (Contract)

Project Manager - Young Writers (Contract)  
London, SW8  

Do you have experience of working with young people? Want to support the success of projects that are inspiring young people to utilise their creativity and tell their own stories? If so, you may be the Project Manager we’re looking for.  

About Us  

The National Literacy Trust is a national charity dedicated to raising literacy levels in the UK. We run projects in the poorest communities, campaign to make literacy a priority for politicians and parents, and support schools. Our mission is to give young people the literacy skills they need to get a job and lead a successful life.

One person in six in the UK has poor literacy skills that impact on every area of their life. A child without good reading, writing and communication skills can’t succeed at school, and as an adult they could be locked out of the job market. Poverty doubles the likelihood of literacy failure by the age of five.

Now, we’re looking for a Project Manager to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract and support the delivery of projects that support young people's understanding and enjoyment of writing. 

The Benefits  

- Salary of £28,500 per annum  
- Pension (8% employer contribution)  
- The chance to lead projects that will have an impact on young people 
- Become a key member of a flexible, collaborative and growing team  
- 28 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays and a Christmas closure  

We believe that the ability to communicate is a fundamental right and that society will only be fair when everyone has the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to fulfil their potential.  

By working with us, you can help to transform lives through literacy.  

In this fast-paced and exciting role, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee projects that will make a positive difference to young people and encourage their passion for the written word.  

Your Role  

As the Project Manager, you’ll support the success of our Young Writers programme, which finds creative ways to engage disadvantaged young people in writing.  

Joining the School Programmes Team, you will deliver a range of poetry and writing projects with primary and secondary school pupils. 

Specifically, you will:  

- Oversee project logistics, safeguarding, risk management, QA and event management  
- Identify and recruit schools to take part in projects  
- Deliver high-quality training sessions and workshops  
- Present the work of the programme to a range of audiences, including teachers and businesses  
- Help to manage and track project spend  
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the programme, including designing and delivering content  

About You  

To join us as a Project Manager, you’ll need:

- Experience of working with young people 
- Previous experience of working in, or with, the education sector 
- Exceptional communication skills
- A proactive approach 

Experience of working with culture or heritage sector organisations or with professional writers would be beneficial to your application. 

Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Education Project Manager, Education Programme Manager, or Project Delivery Manager.  

The closing date for applications is the 25th March 2019.

The National Literacy Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, ethnicity or religion.  

So, if you’re seeking the chance to make a real difference as a Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.  

Working hours: 35 hours per week