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Creative Programme Director
Circus of the Kids Ltd —Liverpool
- £78,000 - £92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Writing skills
- Experience working with children
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Project Coordinator – Voluntary Return Scheme (VRS)
Wirral Change —Birkenhead
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Data analysis skills
- Free parking
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Programme Manager - Sefton & St Helens
Right to Succeed —Liverpool
- £40,736 - £44,056 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Data analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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20h
Assistant Headteacher
Keys Children —Ellesmere Port
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- School
- Teaching
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Learning Support Lead
Greenbank —Liverpool
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
2d
RC Chaplain
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Wigan
- £32,073 - £39,043 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Travel
- Communication skills
3d
Club Head Coach - Wirral
Nile Wilson Gymnastics —Wirral
- £16 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Preschool
Workshop Manager
Merseyside Fire and Rescue service —Bootle
- £39,862 - £42,839 a year
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Family Solicitor
Eventus Recruitment Group —Southport
- £42,000 - £60,000 a year
- Call to connect
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Cafe Kitchen Manager
Ykids —Bootle
- £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
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Complex Needs Teacher (Post-16)
Expanse Learning —Leigh
- £30,000 - £41,333 a year
- Full-time
- Education
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Creative Programme Director

Circus of the Kids Ltd
Liverpool

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£78,000 - £92,000 a year
9 hours ago

Benefits

Private dental insurance
Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Report writing
Management
Report generation
Stakeholder liaison
Writing skills
Performing arts experience
Experience working with children
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Partnership building
Decision making
Safeguarding procedures
Experience of working with children and young people
Budgeting
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role

Circus of the Kids Ltd creates engaging circus, performance, movement, and creative learning experiences for children and young people.

We are seeking an experienced Creative Programme Director to lead programme strategy, artistic development, safeguarding standards, partnerships, and delivery across the organisation.

You will oversee the planning and delivery of workshops, performances, holiday activities, community programmes, and special events. You will also manage programme budgets, guide creative and operational teams, and ensure that every activity provides a safe, inclusive, and positive experience.

This position is suited to an accomplished professional with substantial experience in youth arts, performing arts, education, recreation, community programmes, or children’s services.

Why Join Us?

Creative Leadership

Shape imaginative circus, performance, and movement programmes for children and young people.

Meaningful Impact

Help participants build confidence, creativity, communication skills, and positive social connections.

Programme Ownership

Lead programme planning, partnerships, budgets, safeguarding, team development, and service quality.

Collaborative Environment

Work with instructors, performers, families, schools, community organisations, and creative partners.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement the organisation’s creative programme strategy
Plan a varied calendar of workshops, performances, holiday activities, and community events
Oversee programme delivery across venues, schools, and partner locations
Maintain effective safeguarding and child-protection procedures
Act as a designated safeguarding lead or appoint suitable safeguarding representatives
Lead programme managers, instructors, performers, facilitators, and support staff
Establish clear standards for programme quality, safety, accessibility, and participant experience
Manage programme budgets, staffing plans, schedules, resources, and equipment requirements
Recruit, train, support, and evaluate creative and programme personnel
Build relationships with schools, local authorities, community groups, venues, and funding partners
Develop new programmes based on community needs and participant interests
Monitor enrolment, attendance, feedback, outcomes, and programme performance
Ensure activities are inclusive and appropriately adapted for different abilities and needs
Oversee risk assessments, incident procedures, consent records, and emergency planning
Respond professionally to concerns raised by participants, parents, carers, or partners
Support marketing, audience development, and community-engagement activities
Prepare reports, proposals, funding applications, and programme presentations
Maintain accurate programme, safeguarding, and operational records
Ensure activities follow company policies and relevant regulatory requirements

What We Are Looking For

Experience

Seven or more years of experience in youth arts, performing arts, education, recreation, community programmes, or children’s services
Proven experience designing and managing creative or educational programmes
Experience leading employees, freelance practitioners, instructors, or multidisciplinary teams
Experience managing programme budgets, schedules, partnerships, and performance targets
Strong safeguarding experience within an organisation working with children or young people
Circus, theatre, dance, movement, sports, or live-events experience is beneficial

Skills

Strong creative programme and people-management abilities
Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child-centred practice
Confident planning, budgeting, and resource-management skills
Clear written, verbal, and presentation abilities
Strong partnership and stakeholder-management skills
Ability to manage several programmes, deadlines, and delivery locations
Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong attention to safety, quality, inclusion, and participant wellbeing
Ability to evaluate programme outcomes and prepare professional reports
Competence with Microsoft Office, scheduling systems, and digital record management
Calm, responsible, and professional approach to sensitive information

Education and Requirements

Degree or professional qualification in Performing Arts, Arts Management, Education, Youth Work, Recreation, Community Development, or a related subject preferred
Relevant safeguarding and first-aid training is beneficial
Substantial relevant programme leadership experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check

Pay: £78,000.00-£92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

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Project Coordinator – Voluntary Return Scheme (VRS)

Programme Manager - Sefton & St Helens

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Learning Support Lead

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Complex Needs Teacher (Post-16)

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