Programmes and Operations Manager, The Big Draw

Here at The Big Draw, we believe in the power of creativity. Originally founded in 2000 by the Guild of St George, the charity has spent the last 25 years championing the vital importance of drawing as a tool for wellbeing, thought, creativity, and social and cultural engagement. With educational policies increasingly devaluing the role of creative subjects and careers in our society and economy, The Big Draw strives to ensure access for all to creative events, training, and resources.

We are the founder and driving force behind The Big Draw Festival, which every year sees organisations big and small from all different sectors across the world taking part and running events that show the world how transformative drawing can be. The Big Draw also manages research projects, runs educational conferences, and supports artists through awards like The John Ruskin Prize.

As we enter our 25th anniversary year, we are looking for a dynamic and organised Programmes and Operations Manager to lead The Big Draw's educational and creative events programmes while managing the charity and Festival's day-to-day operations. A key part of this role will be supporting Big Draw Festival organisers, helping them plan their events, advising on best practices for running and marketing their events, and working with The Big Draw team to produce resources to support their success.

The successful candidate for this role will be ambitious, enthusiastic, and a true team player. They will be adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable collaborating in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.

This is an incredibly exciting time in The Big Draw's history, and the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the charity and The Big Draw Festival going forward.