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Vacancy: Director of Programme
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Role
Job title: Director of Programme (Grade 7)
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Salary: From £55,000 per annum
Location: The post is a hybrid role with regular attendance at Scottish Book Trust office in Edinburgh required
Closing date: 22 June 2025, 23.59
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Employee pension contribution of 5% per annum
- Possibility of flexible working
- Life assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
About the job
Key responsibilities
- Liaise with SMT colleagues to contribute to the development and delivery of SBT’s strategic business plan, developing organisational practices and ensuring policy compliance
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and networks to support the strategic development and growth of SBT programmes
- Negotiate with key funders including Scottish Government to secure programme funding
- Lead and line manage the programme Heads of Teams to achieve agreed objectives, manage and support their teams effectively, and perform in accordance with SBT’s Values
- Lead on the strategic direction of SBT programmes working closely with their Heads of Teams to set outcomes and develop content
- Support programme Heads of Teams to set and manage programme budgets.
- Lead the Programme Management Team to promote collaborative working and deliver effective communications and decision-making processes across the organisation
- Support their Heads of Teams to apply up-to-date research and policy developments to their programme content and practice
- Oversee the effective implementation of Scottish Book Trust’s Theory of Change, impact and reflection evaluation processes to all programmes, and drive continuous improvement
- Create effective reports, for internal and external use, which demonstrate the effectiveness of SBT’s work, including reporting to the SBT Board
- Support the Fundraising Manager, as required, to prepare major funding bids and applications
- Attend sector conferences, forums and groups, presenting as required, and act as an ambassador for SBT’s work and strategic aims
- Actively manage own professional development, seeking out opportunities for learning and growth and acting as a role model for the charity’s values in action
Knowledge, skills and experience
You will have:
- At least 5 years’ experience at a senior level in programme development and management
- Evidence of high-level strategic and creative thinking
- Experience of working with a Board, reporting on performance, and developing policy and strategy
- An in-depth knowledge of arts, educational and cultural policy, and its political context, at local and national level
- Sound knowledge of current theory and practice in literacy and education and related social issues
- Experience of delivering innovation and change and engaging staff in a culture of creative excellence and continuous improvement
- Experience of managing and reporting on substantial budgets
- Excellent negotiating, influencing, and relationship-building skills, showing evidence of successful engagement with high-level external stakeholders
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience of presenting at high-profile external events and conferences
- Well-developed planning and project management skills with the ability to manage complex programmes with multiple competing priorities and deadlines
- Considerable team leadership, line management and people development experience with proven ability to inspire, motivate and coach staff performance
- Educated to degree level
Other information
- The post is a hybrid role with regular attendance at Scottish Book Trust offices in Edinburgh
- The post-holder must be prepared to undertake travel across Scotland, and from time to time travel elsewhere in the UK, including overnight stays. A full, clean UK driving licence and confident, experienced driving skills are desirable
- Appointment will be conditional on securing a Level 1 disclosure from Disclosure Scotland
- Flexible working options are available