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Adults with Learning Differences Programme Manager, Tramshed

  •  London
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes January 31, 2026
  •  Joe Cocklin
  •  info@tramshed.org
  • #Combined arts

Description

Job Summary

The Adults with Learning Differences (ALD) Programme Manager is a creative person who is patient, resilient, understanding and who brings joy in participatory environments.

Job Description

Hours: 22.5 (0.6) - Preferred working days: Monday, Wednesday

and Friday

Pay: £33,000 pro rata

Reporting to: Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships

Responsible For:

Tramshed's Participatory ALD Workshop Practitioners

Support Facilitators

Volunteers

Placement Students

Main Responsibilities

Understands and delivers the vision of Tramshed activities through participation to inspire, involve and grow

Project manages the facilitated Tramshed ALD Participation programmes that takes place at Tramshed Venue in Woolwich and across the Borough of Greenwich including line-management.

Develop the work of the ALD Participation Programme, identifying areas of need, including new ways of engaging with people considering and acting to remove barriers to access to the Tramshed community

Manage the budget for the Young People's Programme

Co-leads safeguarding for Tramshed with the Youth Programme Manager

Programme includes

Reach Theatre Company, weekly evening sessions and performances

Dramatic Voices Theatre Company, daytime weekly sessions and performances

Dramatic Voices Drop In daytime weekly sessions

Tramtastic Club Nights, evening events every other month

Full Job Description including benefits on our website, link below

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A can-do, self-sufficient attitude

A belief in the transformative nature of the performing arts and/or the power of real community engagement

Should be flexible and emotionally resilient when collaborating with users and fellow artists; willing to attune to others experiences and emotions with compassion

Experience as an arts facilitator or in a supporting role (Support Worker, SEND provision or other)

Experience of Project Management and Administration

Demonstrable written and verbal communication skills

Good Computer literacy in MS Office packages

Ability to work collaboratively and form effective partnerships internally and externally

Ability to work flexibly with some evenings and regular weekend work

Excellent time and priority management, accuracy and attention to detail

Financial skills including drafting and managing budgets

An interest in the wider social, cultural and financial context within which Tramshed operates

Job Responsibilities

Contribute to the programme calendar supporting and reflecting strategy

Represent Tramshed as advocate with partners, funders, groups, individuals

Maintain an awareness of current work and trends in participatory arts to review and maintain programme content and outcomes

Increase opportunities for under resourced and marginalised participants

Coordinate and project manage the ALD programme in collaboration with the Head of Creative Programming and Partnerships and partners

Develop and maintain links and strong lines of communication with current and potential partners e.g. arts organisations, schools and colleges, ALD groups, referral agencies

Recruit and contract workshop leaders and appropriate arts professionals for the delivery of ALD participatory programme

Support the Marketing Manager in the development and implementation of the marketing strategy for the ALD participatory programme including communications with Oxleas NHS Trust, colleges and other agencies

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How to Apply

Please send to [email protected]

- A cover letter setting out how you meet the Job Description (1 page OR up to 3 mins
video/audio)
- A CV or link to your work

The deadline to apply is 30th January 2026 at 9am. Interviews will be held online or in person in the w/c 2nd February 2026.
If you have any questions, please email Head of Creative Programme and Partnerships Joe or Interim Director Beth via [email protected]

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