Director of Programmes: STEAM and Partnerships London, England
Job description
Director of Programmes: STEAM and Partnerships -
Camden Learning
Salary: Starting at £72,636
Job Level: Level 6 Zone 2
Work Location: 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Maternity Cover Fixed Term/Secondment until August 31st 2024
Closing date: Friday 30th June 2023 at 12:00 midday
Interviews to be held: Thursday 13th July 2023
Alternative flexible working options available / open to discussion
Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.
Inclusive Recruitment Pilot
In keeping with Camden’s commitment to Conscious Inclusion, we are taking positive action to improve diversity at our senior levels. One of the measures we have committed to is making sure we don’t have any All-White shortlists for leadership roles.
The recruitment to this role will form part of that pilot, to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in senior roles within the council. If you are a Black, Asian or Other Ethnic candidate and would like to self-declare this as part of our positive action commitments, please do so. For further information, please email the resourcing team at [email protected]
About Camden Learning
Camden Learning is a pioneering school-led, place-based partnership. A joint enterprise, launched by Camden schools and Camden council in 2017, we are a unique organisation founded on the principle that there is far more we can achieve together than by acting alone. In consultation with our schools and the communities, we outlined our ambitions for education in Camden by developing a new strategy for 2030 Building Back Stronger. This is built on the twin pillars of excellence and equity so central to the Camden system of education.
The STEAM strategy was borne from a conviction that young people growing up in Camden, regardless of background, should have access to the very best opportunities in the world-leading sectors on their doorstep and that these employers and institutions have a pipeline of diverse local talent. This new strategy sets out our vision for close partnerships between employers, educators and young people, working together for a future where our scientific, creative and digital industries continue to innovate and flourish, providing opportunities for Camden’s young people to have fulfilling careers.
The role
The Director of STEAM and Partnerships is responsible to the CEO of Camden Learning, for the strategic development and delivery of our high profile STEAM programme, as well as oversight of the Camden Learning Centre, and Camden Music Service, and delivery of aspects of Building Back Stronger and the STEAM Curriculum.
This role is central to Camden Learning’s drive for excellence and equity, set out in Building Back Stronger, Camden’s new education strategy for 2030.
Developing strategic partnerships with external organisations that have impact on the ground, you will work with the STEAM board to deliver the STEAM strategy, and play a key strategic influencing and delivery role as part of the Camden Learning Senior Leadership Team. Implementation is key. You will ensure you are able to evidence progress and impact against these strategic priorities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your professional profile in a high profile leadership role in central London. In return, you’ll enjoy the support of your colleagues, peers and the Camden Learning and STEAM Boards and you’ll positively influence the lives of thousands of learners and their families.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require an Enhanced DBS.
About you
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity it is essential the successful candidate is educated to at least Degree level and has evidence of continued professional development.
You will have previous demonstrable experience of successful senior leadership and strategic development within a comparable organisation including programming and curriculum work. You will have a keen analytical eye with excellent budget management skills and well developed strategic planning capabilities with the ability to work with others to develop a compelling vision for the organisation, underpinned by a strong moral purpose.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders, including schools, and be an effective ambassador of Camden Learning and possess the ability to cultivate and maintain effective partnerships and links with internal and external stakeholders, especially businesses.
If you are passionate about ensuring all young people enjoy excellent educational opportunities, developing strong and lasting partnerships with businesses and schools and are seeking to develop your leadership skills in a challenging and exciting role, then we want to hear from you.
Additional information
Please see the full Recruitment Pack HERE
Please see the Camden Learning Education Strategy HERE
Please see the Camden Learning Strategic Plan HERE
How to Apply
To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.
We will only consider applications from candidates who complete a ‘Why Me – Supporting Statement’ and address the criteria outlined in the ‘About Me’ section of the Job Profile.
Inclusion and Diversity
We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our citizens are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
Asking for Adjustments
To discover more about Camden and our commitment towards diversity, equality and safeguarding, please visit our recruitment website by copy and pasting the below URL into your browser: https://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity
Camden is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at [email protected] or post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG
