NCW is a dynamic literature house for contemporary writing at the heart of Norwich, UNESCO City of Literature. We’re a charity committed to exploring the artistic, social and place-making powers of creative writing and literary translation.
Current opportunities
Learning & Participation Programme Manager
0.8 fte, permanent contract
Based at the National Centre for Writing, 115-123 King St, Norwich NR1 1QE
£35,121 fte (£28,097 pro rata)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly effective project manager to maintain and grow our core learning and participation programmes, which include annual projects, creative workshops, and open days at Dragon Hall. Our Learning & Participation work is a priority programme area here at NCW, focussed on engaging and developing local and regional community audiences and participants. In addition to working alongside our dynamic and innovative programme team, this role involves a strong element of co-programming and project development with external stakeholders and partners.
The Learning & Participation Programme Manager will manage and evaluate programmes that explore community learning, participation and engagement in creative writing and reading. This role will centralise and expand our range of community learning projects as well as our programme for young people and families, and schools.
To be successful in the role, you will have at least five years’ experience in delivering projects within educational, learning, or community settings, particularly in the arts or cultural sectors. The learning and participation programme specifically requires an individual with demonstrable experience in developing and managing collaborative delivery partnerships. Additionally, candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of regional and national trends related to youth literacy, the English Literature syllabus, creative writing initiatives in community settings, developments in live literarure, and building programmes that are representative and inclusive. You will have excellent planning skills, along with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals, demonstrating flexibility to meet the individual needs of artists, participants, and community and educational partners.
To find out more, download the job pack below.
If you would like to receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Amanda Salmon, Head of Operations & Commercial [email protected].
How to apply
To apply for the position, please submit an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to Amanda Salmon, Head of Operations & Commercial at [email protected].
If you would like to receive this information in an alternate format, please contact Amanda.
Closing date for applications: 10am, Monday 20 April 2026.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to connect with Norwich City of Literature and help others to enjoy our city’s past and future literary heritage, books, words and ideas.
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our team!
