Programme Manager

The Big House has one mission: to enable care leavers and at-risk young people to fulfil their potential. Through drama and tailored long-term support we help care leavers and at-risk young people overcome traumas experienced in childhood so they can make the complex transition from looked-after child to independent adult. The Big House's main activities are: weekly drop-in drama and employment workshops and the 3-month Open House Project which runs twice yearly.

Our work in PRUs started in 2024 when it was noted that young people who are referred to The Big House had often spent some time in alternative education provisions. We wanted to reach these young people earlier in their life to introduce them to The Big House both as a potential support network after finishing school and a creative channel through which to build important skills like teamwork and communication. We currently work with six PRUs across London but hope to expand the programme in the next academic year.

We are now looking for a Programme Manager to manage the PRU programme to ensure its success. The ideal candidate would be an experienced drama facilitator with a passion for social change who can lead our work in PRUs. The Programme Manager will be responsible for designing the workshop curriculum, managing facilitation, and ensuring the smooth-running of the programme. This role would suit someone who is committed to making a long term success of The Big House’s PRU programme.

This role is 24 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks) with a working pattern of 9am - 4pm for 4 days per week. Working location is split between in-person delivery in schools, at the office and remote working.