Programme Manager, Legacies of Enslavement Project

We are now looking for a Programme Manager  to lead in the delivery  of the Guardian and Scott Trust’s programme of restorative justice  in response to links between the founders of the Manchester Guardian and transatlantic slavery .

This pivotal role will see you project-manage and lead on specific areas of the programme, including community engagement and partnerships in Greater Manchester. 

This role is a 2 year fixed term contract or staff secondment, based in the Guardian's Manchester office. 

About the Role

• Manage an active portfolio of engagement and influencing work across Greater Manchester’s Black and other diverse communities, civil society organisations, city council and Combined Authority institutions, and cultural and heritage organisations
• Develop and maintain a series of impactful partnerships to advance knowledge and awareness of Manchester’s connections to transatlantic enslavement, including in collaboration with cultural and heritage organisations, and through educational engagement 
• Provide high-level strategic and operational support to the programme director in relation to restorative justice elements of the programme in Jamaica and the Sea Islands region of the US
• Research, analyse and document developments across the restorative and reparative justice space to inform programme development, implementation and learning

About You

• Extensive experience in programme strategy and implementation, and with a strong track record of impact
• Experience in community engagement or development work in the UK
• Empathetic and confident communicator and advocate with experience of engaging communities, civil society partners and government officials alike
• Proven experience of designing, monitoring and evaluating project plans, budgets, and other tools
• Knowledge and experience of Greater Manchester and its Black communities would be desirable
• Ideally you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian, minority ethnic or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

You can find the job description here.

The salary range for this role is £55,000 - £65,000 p.a.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 21st April 2024.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your application process, in order to perform your best. 

Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Please contact Karen Walter, to discuss further so we can work with you to support you to support you through your application. 

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We offer 30 days annual leave per annum pro rata. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

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