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Description
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
Start date: Early September 2026
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London Coliseum and other locations as required
We’re recruiting for a dynamic and creative Programme Manager to lead the development, management and growth of Adult Community programmes and partnerships, shaping a portfolio of engagement activity that is inclusive, responsive and impactful.
The role involves working across London and Greater Manchester, building strong relationships with community, cultural, education and local authority partners, as well as artists and stakeholders, and strengthening connections between communities and the wider artistic programme. Key areas of focus include the Community Membership Scheme, Community Partnership Programme and Community Advisory Group, alongside a range of health, wellbeing and access initiatives.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration and community voice, the role ensures that engagement work reflects the needs and experiences of participants, including vulnerable adults, and continues to evolve in meaningful ways. If you’re a thoughtful, proactive leader with a passion for inclusive engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements:
- Experience of developing, delivering, monitoring and evaluating community engagement, participatory arts, health and wellbeing or learning programmes
- Experience managing project budgets and resources effectively
- Experience managing relationships with artists, facilitators, creative practitioners, partners and other external stakeholders
- Experience of working with vulnerable, underrepresented and diverse communities, with a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in arts and cultural practice
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of safeguarding practice and commitment to creating safe, inclusive environments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly between London and Greater Manchester
Application deadline: 6pm, Sunday 5 July 2026
1st Interviews: 9 & 10 July (online)
2nd Interviews: 17 July (in-person)
Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact
workwithus@eno.org
Feedback: Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are only able to provide individual feedback to candidates who progress to interview stage.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
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