A New Direction
Job: Programmes Officer, Education & Culture
Job: Programmes Officer, Education & Culture
Organisation: A New Direction
Postcode: E15 2SJ
- Job Title: Programmes Officer, Education & Culture
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Charity
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
Do you have experience of supporting large scale creative programmes and share our vision for a world where all children and young people achieve their creative potential?
We’re looking for an experienced administrator with events experience and a great eye for detail, who is passionate about children and young people’s access to high-quality creative opportunities to join our team.
About Us:
A New Direction is an award-winning charity working to enhance the capacity and agency of children and young people in London to own their creativity, shape culture, and achieve their creative potential. We’re a small, tight knit organisation who pride ourselves on our open and supportive working culture.
About the Role:
This role in our Education & Culture team will work mainly on to support our http://www.anewdirection.org.uk/primary-arts – Primary Arts programme, which is now in its second year of full-scale delivery following a successful pilot in 2023/24, and first year at full-scale in 2024/25.
As Programmes Officer, Education & Culture, you will:
- Support programme planning processes, coordinate programme events and be a friendly first point of contact for programme participants and partners.
- Support programme development by contributing ideas and making suggestions.
- Work alongside the broader team to ensure that programmes are designed and delivered inclusively.
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks including data and database management, updating budgets, and using CRM and other systems to keep programme planning and reporting up to date and support programme evaluation.
- Collaborate with a team of passionate colleagues who share a vision for a world where all children and young people achieve their creative potential.
Salary: £29,685 per annum
Contract: 1-year, fixed-term maternity cover contract from January 2026
Application deadline: 12pm, Monday 10 November 2025
Job Requirements
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has great admin skills and a real eye for detail.
- Can work independently, manage their own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines, and be proactive.
- Has excellent communication skills, a warm and friendly manner and positive approach.
- Has experience of working across multiple or complex programmes and events.
- Has experience of working with or a strong understanding of primary schools (including SEND settings) and the cultural sector in London.
- Is proficient in using a range of tools and software including Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom and databases.
- Values inclusion in all aspects of programme delivery.
This role is open to hybrid working. There will be various in-person meetings and events (across London) that the post-holder will be required to attend.
How to Apply
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A New Direction is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
We’re committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process. If you need any of the application documents in a different format or have any questions about or need support with the application process, please get in touch with [email protected] or on 0207 608 2132.
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