Head of Learning

Would you like the opportunity to shape the learning programme and activities of First Story, to change the lives of young people through creative writing? We are looking for an experienced and skilled Head of Learning who is committed to First Story’s vision. This is a wide-ranging role which includes leading the delivery of the current programmes and shaping the development of First Story’s activities, so as to fulfil its mission and expand its national and regional presence and reach.

As our Head of Learning, you will:

• act as one of the leading representatives for First Story, maintaining strong national and regional programme partnerships within the education and literature sectors;
• lead the programme team, to ensure that we deliver all programmes to expectations and agreed targets, and to extend our impact both in schools and more widely;
• oversee the programme budget and feed into the organisation’s budget-setting, fundraising and reporting processes, including regular reports to the board of Trustees;
• feed into and implement the long-term programme strategy, and work with the Executive Director, Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees to inform the overall strategic direction of the charity;
• be the designated lead person on safeguarding;
• oversee First Story’s impact and evaluation strategy;

For further information, please download the full job description.

This role is offered 4 or 5 days a week on an initial one-year contract.

To apply, please email Linda Craig at linda.craig@firststory.org.uk with a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 A4 pages detailing your suitability for this role based on the job description and person specification, why the role interests you and how First Story fits into your career progression. Please include the ref ‘Head of Learning’ in the subject line.

The closing date for the role will be Monday 3rd December at 9.00 am. Interviews will be held in central London in the week beginning 10th December.