Overview

The Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charitable foundation aiming to create a just and peaceful society that recognises the equal value of all people. We work with partners to drive structural change for social justice and equality. We are seeking a Director of Programmes and Learning to join the Executive Team and lead programmes and learning across the Trust, with a focus on strategic thinking and ensuring long-term impact.As Director of Programmes and Learning, you will guide and support our programme team to design and deliver ambitious programmes that build power in communities and drive systemic change. You will oversee grant-making processes to ensure they remain robust and transparent. A crucial part of the role will be to gather, share and use learning and evaluation from across programmes to influence wider change. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board, manage and develop staff and contractors, and externally represent the Trust in meetings and events to foster partnerships and new opportunities for collaboration and investment.You will be a senior leader with experience of programme leadership, grant-making and advocacy. You will be able to work across diverse teams and sectors, balance strategy with delivery, and amplify the voices of those most affected by inequality. Above all, you will be motivated by the Trust’s mission to create a more just and peaceful society in which everyone’s value is recognised.Responsibilities

Guide and support the programme team to design and deliver ambitious programmes that build power in communities and drive systemic change.Oversee grant-making to ensure processes are robust and transparent.Coordinate learning and evaluation from across programmes and use findings to influence wider change.Collaborate with the Chief Executive and Board on strategic direction; manage and develop staff and contractors.Represent the Trust externally in meetings and events; build partnerships and opportunities for collaboration and investment.Qualifications and Experience

Experience of programme leadership, grant-making and advocacy.Ability to work across diverse teams and sectors; strong strategic and delivery skills.Commitment to amplifying the voices of those affected by inequality.Motivation to contribute to a more just and peaceful society where every individual’s value is recognised.Additional Details

We are supported by our recruiting partner, Green Park, in this recruitment process. To read more about this role and how to apply, please visit our microsite: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/barrowcadbury/Closing date: Sunday 5 October 2025 at 11.59 pmPlease submit your application with your personal email address to ensure you receive acknowledgement of receipt. Please note, to ensure confidentiality, applications submitted under a work email address will not receive acknowledgement of receipt.

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