Spread the Word, London’s literature development agency, is recruiting for two part-time roles: a Programme Manager – Community Engagement and a Communications and Impact Manager.
Open Until: 18/03/2024
Posted: 19/02/2024
Spread the Word works to support, develop and advocate for London’s writers and to develop a thriving and diverse literature scene in London. They create opportunities for storytellers, creatives and readers to change the conversations we have and reimagine the world we live in by: running inclusive creative writing programmes; offering practical ways for writers to get their work into the world; discovering Londoners who love words; and nurturing those who want to write, read and share stories.
They are currently seeking applicants for two roles:
Communications and Impact Manager
Spread the Word is seeking a passionate and experienced Communications and Impact Manager to lead on our audience development campaigns. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we seek to increase our reach and impact for London’s writers.
As the Communications and Impact Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing Spread the Word’s visibility, engagement, and overall impact. This multifaceted position requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication, project management and analytical skills. We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, curious, imaginative, and interested in cultural democracy, community agency and activism.
As postholder, you will develop, lead, oversee and manage the communication strategies and initiatives that contribute to the organisation’s overall impact and effectiveness. This role typically involves a combination of skills and responsibilities related to communication, project management, and impact analysis/ evaluation. As Communications and Impact Manager you will work closely with the Director to ensure that Spread the Word’s work is strategically focused on making the biggest difference and impact that it can for writers in London.
The role is permanent, part-time, 4 days a week, with a salary of £30,400 pro rata (full time equivalent: £38,000).
Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18 March 2024
Full job desciption and details on how to apply are found on Spread the Word’s website.
Programme Manager – Community Engagement
The Programme Manager will lead on our Community Engagement initiatives; growing our place-based community work in Lewisham to deliver on our ambition to have Lewisham named the UK’s first Borough of Literature. This is a 12-month role with the opportunity to be made permanent.
Spread the Word is delighted to be seeking a passionate and experienced Programme Manager to lead on our Community Engagement initiatives. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we seek to increase our reach and impact for London’s writers.
As the Programme Manager for Community Engagement, you will be responsible for developing, managing and evaluating community-focused literary programmes in Lewisham, supporting us to deliver on our vision to make Lewisham a Borough of Literature.
Your role will involve collaborating with local communities, writers, and partner organisations to ensure successful and impactful delivery of initiatives that promote inclusivity and engagement.
The role is part-time, 3 days a week, with a salary of £22,800 pro rata (full time equivalent: £38,000).
Application deadline: 10am on Monday 18 March 2024
Full job desciption and details on how to apply are found on Spread the Word’s website.
