We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Events and Education Manager to play a central role in engaging the public in literature through events and education programmes at the RSL.
The Royal Society of Literature (RSL) is Britain’s national charity for the advancement of literature. Our world-class events programme offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore literature’s rich past and engage with the writers shaping its future, through around 20 events per year. Our schools outreach programme, delivered in partnership with education charity First Story, is a crucial part of the RSL’s activities, and one which we hope to expand as we work towards our bicentenary in 2020.
As the successful applicant, you will take lead responsibility for our public events and schools outreach programmes, applying your passion for literature and excellent project management skills to the role. You will have experience in managing a complex workload, meeting numerous deadlines and the ability to maintain and develop relationships with partners, sponsors and trustees.
If appointed, you will join the sociable, hard-working team of five in our small office in Somerset House.
£26,500 – £30,000 pro rata (4 days a week), permanent
Further details on the RSL website
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 25 April 2018 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place at Somerset House on Wednesday 2 May.