Children & Young People Programme Manager – STORYHOUSE

Deadline to apply – Sunday, 2nd June, 2024 link here

Job Summary

This exciting new role will manage, design and develop Storyhouse’s creative programmes and projects for young people aged 5-25. We’re seeking a proactive and experienced manager with a proven record of developing and managing high quality programmes that inspire and engage young people.

Job Description

This is an exciting new role that manages, designs and develops Storyhouse’s creative programmes and projects for young people aged 5-25. We are seeking to appoint a proactive and experienced manager with a proven record of developing and managing high quality programmes that inspire and engage children and young people with experience of managing staff and freelance artists to deliver this.

You will lead on the design, development and project management of Storyhouse Youth Theatre, working with 150 young people aged 5-17 every week as well as managing the Storyhouse Young Company (SYC) for 18-25 year olds, Young Programmers, Young Readers, BFI Film Academy, holiday activities and HAF club, our new Youth Board as well as other programmes for children and young people as and when they arise.

The postholder will be responsible for working alongside the Head of Engagement and other Engagement managers to develop the strategy for Storyhouse’s work with children and young people. You will have excellent project management skills, be confident managing budgets and have a good eye for detail and artistic and creative merit. You will have a strong understanding of what makes a quality cultural experience for children and young people and understand where the gaps are in our programme and how to ensure that the young people not currently engaging are given opportunities to attend Storyhouse sessions in their community or at Storyhouse itself.

We welcome applications from experienced managers of producers with a passion for creating opportunities for children and young people to access their local arts and cultural organisation.

The role will be based at Storyhouse, Chester and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applications close Sunday 2nd June, with interviews taking place Tuesday 11th June.

Job Requirements

(Full list of role requirements can be found in the job pack)

Line management experience of staff and freelance artists to deliver projects, including delivering 1-1s and appraisals

Experience managing projects for children and young people aged 5-25 in a creative, informal, or youth work setting

Experience managing, forecasting, and tracking budgets

Experience designing projects and developing new programmes based on a strategy framework, as well as young people’s needs, feedback and evaluation

Experience working on co-created projects

Experience writing funding applications and reports

Experience supporting young people’s progression and working with diverse groups of young people

Experience creating monitoring and evaluation frameworks, including the use of creative evaluation to understand projects and develop ideas

Experience developing and working in partnership with community organisations, charities, or arts organisations

Job Responsibilities

(Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack)

Lead on the planning, delivery, design and evaluation of our Youth Theatre, Storyhouse Young Company (SYC), Young Programmers, Young Readers, BFI Film Academy, holiday activities and the Youth Board.

Manage the Youth Theatre Director and other freelance staff and support them in the delivery of their weekly sessions and end of year production or final outcomes.

Develop new programmes that will support the Storyhouse Engagement Strategy going forwards.

Manage and develop partnerships with local authorities, housing providers, charities and arts organisations to reach young people who aren’t currently engaging and create progression routes and pathways.

Manage and rota assistants and volunteers in workshops, sessions and at events.

Complete monthly monitoring and data input.

Support on the delivery of and be ready to deliver sessions as and when required

Job Overview

• Job Title: Children & Young People Programme Manager
• Salary: £25k-£30k
• Hours: Part time
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Creative
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Sun, 02 Jun 2024
• Location: North West | view on Google Maps

How to Apply

Please follow the ‘Apply Link’ to be redirected to the Jobs page on our website, where you view the full job pack and apply online.

• Contact name: Emma Hutt
• Contact email: peopleteam@storyhouse.com