Programme Lead – Commercial

Caterham, Surrey (On-site)
Salary: £26,500 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent). This is a part-time 0.6 role. (actual salary will be based on working a 0.6 part-time role)
Part-time (22.5 hours over 52 weeks or 30 hours over 39 weeks. Surrey term dates.)
Contract (Permanent)
Job description

About Delight

Delight is a leading arts-based learning charity that uses the joy of the arts to create magic in learning.

We support schools in closing the opportunity and attainment gap for children affected by disadvantage and those with additional needs.

We develop our art, dance, drama, storytelling and STEM programmes with industry professionals, teachers and children. This is to ensure we offer excellent and relevant content that broadens horizons, develops personal wellbeing, and social and emotional resilience to improve engagement with learning.

Job Description

Delight is looking for an engaging and reliable Programme Lead to oversee the delivery of our commercial programming to fully drive school engagement, teacher training and programme resourcing.

You’ll be an exceptional project manager with very strong attention to detail and a proven record in coordinating, problem-solving and effective communication.

Driving a van to partner schools around England (with occasional overnight stays) is a requirement of the role.

Key responsibilities

Coordination

• Finalise timetabling

• Liaise with schools

• Schedule teacher training sessions

• Manage hotel and venue bookings

Resources

• Work with network of freelancers to design and print resources

• Oversee procurement and fulfilment for programming

Working with Schools

• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner schools

• Deliver in-person and remote teacher training (England and beyond)

• Deliver and replenish programme resources at partner schools

Design

• Support with the development of promotional materials

• Use Canva and AI for design ideation

• Support with the editing of promotional photos and films

Impact & Reporting

• Manage data gathering and impact tracking with schools

• Evaluate programme outcomes

• Write stakeholder Impact Reports

Other

•  Driving licence and confidence driving a large van

•  Work collaboratively within a small team

•  Adhere to Delight’s policies and procedures at all times

Application Instructions

Delight believes in creating an inclusive, diverse and equitable workforce. We welcome applications from candidates currently underrepresented within arts and STEM education and organisations.

To apply, please read the full Job Pack and submit a current CV and cover letter telling us how
you meet the Person Specification.

Application deadline
• 11.59pm Wednesday 6th August 2025

Shortlisted candidates
• Contacted on Friday 8th August 2025

First interview
• Monday 11th August 2025

Second Interview:
• Wednesday 13th August 2025

Ideal start date
• September 2025

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Posted on: Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Closing date: 07 August 2025 at 11:46
Tags: Training / Learning, Project Management, Commercial, Delivery, Education, Logistics, Procurement, Programme Management, Science

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