Programmes Manager
Purple Patch Arts Closing date: Tue, 05 May 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We're looking for a passionate, dedicated Programmes Manager to manage the Lifelong Learning Programmes delivery staff team and oversee the day-to-day running of our Lifelong Learning Programmes for learning-disabled adults across Yorkshire.
We're at an incredibly exciting time as an organisation. Driven by the voices of our participants, we have established our future direction, which features three key developments: co-production, social connection, and reflection. The Programmes Manager role will be key in maintaining and developing the quality of our Lifelong Learning Programmes in line with our organisational development.
* Based at: Leeds Office with some home working and off-site working
* Position report to: CEO
* Responsible for: Lead Programmes Facilitators and Programmes Facilitators
* Type of Contract: Permanent
* Holiday Entitlement: 6 weeks per year, pro rata. Holidays to be taken out of term time, though requests for during term-time will be reviewed at the CEO's discretion.
* Hours: 30 hour per week = 0.8 FTE
* Pay: £34,000 pro rata; Actual salary: £27,200
Job Requirements
As a value-led employer our priority is to recruit people who share our outlook and vision. A strong applicant will be able to demonstrate all of the following:
* A strong commitment to Purple Patch Arts' values, the Purple Patch Approach, and the future direction of the organisation
* A creative and dynamic approach to work
* Experience of working with people with learning-disabilities
* Experience of line managing a dynamic and diverse team
* Experience of managing serious incidents and safeguarding
concerns
* A compassionate and accessible approach to communication
* Excellent organisational skills and time management, and the ability to work to deadlines
* Willingness to work flexibly and travel in order to meet the needs of the organisation
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be met by Purple Patch Arts.
Please see the job description on our website for a full list of Job Requirements.
Job Responsibilities
Please see the job description on our website for a full list of responsibilities.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Programmes Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 05 May 2026
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Location:
Yorkshire
How to Apply
Please visit our website for details of how to apply.
- Contact name: Megan Pickering
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Purple Patch Arts
At Purple Patch Arts, we use our unique Purple Patch Approach to support learning-disabled people to thrive and to be heard. Our approach uses creative activities, inclusive learning methods, and creates safe, social environments where everyone is empowered to express themselves, and to engage with, and understand, themselves, other people and the world around them.