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Paid Opportunities


Programme Manager: Young People and Communities

This newly created position will devise and manage impactful cultural activities with and for communities and young people within the Bradford District. There will be a specific focus on the Keighley and Ilkley ward. It will be a key member of the core staff team contributing to the strategic planning and operational delivery of Word Up North.

Working with community groups and young people aged 5-18, you will deliver programmes encouraging creativity with words, reading and writing in a range of forms. Outcomes will increase participants wellbeing, confidence, career opportunities and help to define, communicate and celebrate a sense of place within communities.

You will work with schools, libraries, community leaders, freelance writers, artists and creative practitioners to deliver the programmes, managing relationships on a day-to-day basis. You will also be a key point of contact for funders, partners and stakeholders and be responsible for collecting data, evaluating the projects you manage, and reporting their outcomes.

This is a part time [0.6 FTE] role – 21hrs per week – for an initial 12 month fixed term contract with the potential for extension.

To Apply & Interviews

If you are interested in the role, please download the job description and complete the application form:

Job description – Programme Manager: Young People & Communities

Application form – Programme Manager: Young People & Communities

The deadline for applications is 23:59hrs Sunday 7 April 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18 April.

If you have any questions or queries about this role, or the application form, please contact us via recruitment@wordupnorth.org.uk


Volunteer Opportunities

Without our small army of volunteers putting on the annual Ilkley Literature Festival wouldn’t be possible.

Find out about the volunteer roles available and how to apply.