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Lit in Colour Programme Manager

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Job LocationWembley Central
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryCompetitive salary
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypePermanent, full-time

Job Description

Do you share our belief that every young person should have the opportunity to study in school books that represent the rich diversity of societyIf so, then this could be the job for you.The UKs number one book publisher, Penguin Random House, has teamed up with race equality think tank, The Runnymede Trust, to launch Lit in Colour.Lit in Colour is an exciting multi-year programme which will champion the need for schools to develop a more inclusive English literature curriculum, and give more students access to more books and stories by writers of colour.This is a unique opportunity for you to make your mark on a future generation of readers.So, whats involvedAs Programme Manager for Lit in Colour, youll be working across both The Runnymede Trust and Penguin Random House - acting as the bridge which pulls everything together and making sure the project runs smoothly.For Penguin Random House, youll build relationships with networks of schools and teachers on the ground to generate excitement and interest in Lit in Colour. Youll bring your experience, creativity and ideas to the table to influence what more Penguin can do to support teachers and young people to drive real change. And youll act as an ambassador for the campaign as a whole.Youll also be responsible for making sure everyone is on the same page and kept up to date, keeping the programme organised and on track - including making sure that actions are completed on time and facilitating key project meetings.For The Runnymede Trust youll provide much-needed administrative and organisational support for a small charity, playing a part in both their partnership with Penguin which focuses on English literature, and also their wider work to reform the History curriculum to influence policy and practice on an inclusive curriculum.A key part of our partnership involves commissioning in-depth research to better understand the lack of representation of books by and about people of colour and ethnic minority people in English literature, including gathering insights from teachers and students. Youll be responsible for regularly keeping in touch with team of academics undertaking this research. Youll also be responsible for their communications and social media activity for this campaign.Youll have:

  • Passion and enthusiasm for English literature reform, and books and reading
  • Experience working with secondary schools in England (either as a teacher, or managing a schools programme)
  • Laser-like focus and the ability to stay organised, and juggle multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication skills, both in writing and in person (well, on Zoom for now)
  • The ability to win people over and build relationships, quickly
    • Even better if you also have:
  • Experience teaching English Literature specifically
  • Digital comms and social media skills
  • Knowledge of contemporary or classical writing by writers of colour
  • Project or programme management experience
  • Experience in campaigning, policy influence or public affairs
    • This is a full time 12 month position employed by Penguin Random House, but you will work on projects across both Penguin Random House and The Runnymede Trust. We are currently working remotely although travel into London occasionally may be required, and working hours are also flexible.Please apply with a CV and cover letter by 9th November.What you can expect from us:Our employees are the heart of our business. We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our employees, some of which are:
  • 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
  • Medical cover
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Personal Learning Allowance
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Summer working hours (role dependent)
  • Volunteering policy and charity matching
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mentoring programme
  • Extended Parental Leave policy
  • 60% Discount on Company books
  • Each site has trained mental health first aiders
  • We plant a tree for every new employee to our business
    • Our creativity is inspired by different perspectives, so we want our culture to be one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated.We partner with The Book Trade Charity, who provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

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