Head of Programmes (CMDP - Maternity Cover) in London

Overview

• Position: Head of Programmes (CMDP) Mat-Cover
• Level: 6
• Salary: £40,000 – £46,000 per year (FTE)
• Reports to: Director of Programmes & Partnerships
• Location: The Liberation Centre Brixton, London (remote working in the UK with at least two days onsite)
• Contract: Fulltime (40hrs/week), fixed‑term maternity cover for 1 year with possibility of part‑time extension
• Hours: Flexible with some evenings and weekends; extra hours reimbursed as Time off in Lieu (TOIL)
• Start Date: As soon as possible (June if convenient)

Benefits: TAA laptop, employee assistance, health cash package, staff supervision, counselling, dental and optical care, and more.

We are an activist youth movement working to build grassroots youth organising. The Head of Programmes will lead the Changemaker Development Programme (CMDP), delivering training, coordinating projects, managing budgets, ensuring safeguarding and creating an environment that empowers young people to enact change.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the CMDP programme.
• Coordinate planning and delivery with Associate Directors.
• Standardise processes and practices across the department.
• Design recruitment and alumni engagement strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes, integrating learning into the programme.
• Deliver a holistic safeguarding, wellbeing and pastoral care strategy.
• Manage the CMDP budget within procedures, escalating as required.
• Oversee learning design and delivery.
• Design curriculum in partnership with stakeholders.
• Support alumni changemakers in designing and delivering social justice workshops.
• Develop learning journeys and manage event scheduling during school holidays and evenings.
• Manage Changemakers and Community Organisers.
• Co‑create programme spaces with young people.
• Oversee and report on staff performance.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and budgeting.
• Foster pastoral care and relationship building.
• Represent the Academy in relevant events and media.
• Develop the Leadership Development Framework.
• Create curriculum aligned to strategic goals.
• Establish pedagogical approaches and resources.
• Facilitate continuous improvement through feedback.
• Operate programmatic activities efficiently.
• Delegate administrative tasks.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety compliance.
• Oversee logistics: venues, travel, risk assessments and care plans.
• Coordinate fundraising alignment and support grant opportunities.
• Own learning, monitoring and improvement processes.
• Champion culture, values and strategy.
• Embed social and economic justice across decision‑making.
• Advocate organisational culture and values across teams.
• Drive impact‑enhancing initiatives and cross‑department collaboration.
• Manage risk assessment and mitigation.
• Support leadership development within the organisation.
• Governance and compliance.
• Lead risk management and governance initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and external standards.
• Support alignment with campaigning and organising goals.

A bit about you

• Passionate about creating a fair, just and equal world.
• Believes in the potential of young people to drive change and is committed to empowering them.
• Deep understanding of social justice issues and systemic injustice.
• Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Relationship builder with strong listening and network support skills.
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
• Proactive, organised and eager to learn and collaborate.

Ideal skills & experience

• At least five years of programme delivery experience in social justice with young people.
• At least five years of supporting others to grow in leadership and campaign delivery.
• Detail oriented, strong written and verbal communication.
• Evidence of using data and feedback to improve programmes.
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong project management and cross‑team collaboration.
• Excellent organisational skills handling multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with Gmail, Google Workspace, Canva and Slack.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications from people of all identities, including people of colour, LGBTQIA, working class, disabled people, those living with mental health conditions, refugees, migrants and people with convictions. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments and an inclusive recruitment process.