The Holocaust Educational Trust works with schools, colleges and communities across the UK to educate about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance. Through our Outreach Programme, tens of thousands of young people are given the chance to hear first-hand testimony of Holocaust survivors.

We are seeking a proactive, confident Programme Manager to run and develop our Outreach Programme, and lead our Outreach team, at this crucial juncture in Holocaust education and remembrance. With living memory fading into history, and antisemitism and Holocaust distortion on the rise, our work has never been more vital. The Trust is made up of hard working, motivated people who are passionate about our mission to educate every person from every background in the UK about the Holocaust and its contemporary relevance. We believe that the Holocaust must have a permanent place in our nation’s collective memory.

The Outreach Programme Manager should be able to demonstrate the following:

1.     Proven success running and developing an educational programme either in a formal education setting or charity sector.

2.     An appreciation of the importance of Holocaust education and remembrance, and a desire to develop knowledge in this area.

3.         An understanding and appreciation of the importance of the welfare of our network of survivor speakers.

4.     Effective line management skills that inspire and develop the team, as well as ensuring smooth delivery of the programme.

5.     Confidence creating, managing and monitoring budgets.

6.         Ability to undertake training as one of our specialist educators across our core programmes.

7.     A commitment to our values of respect, integrity, innovation and inclusion.

In your first 6 months, you’ll:

·     Work with the Chief of Staff/Director of Programmes to implement the strategic development of the Outreach Programme;

·     Conduct strategic planning of content for the outreach calendar of events;

·     Line manage the Outreach Programme Officers;

·     Ensure that KPI’s are appropriate and are met;

·     Draft Outreach Programme budget, ensuring monitoring/evaluation/learning informs future plans and track and monitor the Outreach Programme spending;

·     Work with the public affairs team to facilitate the involvement of Members of Parliament and other VIP guests in certain outreach visits;

·     Work collaboratively with middle management to steer development/drive ideas sharing/and creating a supportive environment;

·     Provide support for the Lessons from Auschwitz Project and the Trust’s educational programmes and other initiatives when needed.

After 6 months in post, we'd expect you to:

·       Develop the programme strategy as required.

·       Respond to any concerns or issues around the welfare  of our network of  speakers in relation to their engagement with and on behalf of HET, as reported by the Outreach Programme Officers.

·     Propose ways to improve and develop the Outreach Programme and work with members of the education team/Senior Management to put these ideas into effect;

·     Work with our Data & Evaluation Manager to evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of the Outreach Programme, and ensure that findings inform future developments to the programme.

·     Write regular reports on the Outreach Programme for SMT, Board and others.

Like the rest of the Holocaust Educational Trust team, you will also benefit from:

·     Flexible working 

·     A generous annual leave policy 

·     Enhanced Parental leave packages for employees with more than eighteen months service

·     Pension 

·     Private medical insurance 

·     Enhanced Sick Pay, Income Protection and Life assurance policies

·     Employee Assistance Programme 

·     Season ticket loans

Next steps:

In order to apply, interested candidates should submit an application through our recruitment website, and attach a CV. Successful applicants will then be invited for interview. We anticipate there being 2 rounds of interview.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Anna Bradford on anna.bradford@het.org.uk.

Please note:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK at time of application.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. Therefore, all applicants will undergo strict vetting procedures and safeguarding checks before appointment and relevant pre-employment checks (this includes but is not limited to: DBS checks, qualification checks, reference checks and identity checks). This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, therefore It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.