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We're now looking for a Programme Manager to join the Guardian's Legacies of Enslavement project on a 2 year fixed term contract. Working closely with the Programme Director and Legacies of Enslavement team, Guardian colleagues and an expert panel of advisers, you will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of the Guardian and Scott Trust's programme of restorative justice in response to links between the founders of the Manchester Guardian and transatlantic slavery.

You will help project-manage and lead on specific areas of the programme, including community engagement and partnerships in Jamaica, with a focus on Hanover parish and Kingston.

About the Role

• Manage an active portfolio of engagement and influencing work in Jamaica, including a focus on Hanover parish, involving community members, civil society organisations, foundations and civic institutions, elected representatives and cultural and heritage organisations
• Identify, build and sustain restorative partnerships as part of a programme of truth-telling, healing and repair. This will include moving money to community-led actors and connecting with other programme geographies on specific cross-cutting thematic areas, such as memorialisation and diasporic connections
• Keep abreast of and disseminate relevant developments across restorative and reparatory justice, and represent the Legacies programme in relevant local, national and regional/Caricom level initiatives and events
• Research, analyse and document programmatic progress and partnerships to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, and the delivery of impact in line with programmatic and descendant community goals
• Provide ad-hoc project management and coordination support across the team as needed to ensure work is managed in timely and effective ways.

About You

• Extensive experience in programme strategy, implementation and grant management, with a strong track record of impact
• Experience in community engagement or sustainable development work in Jamaica, including organising community consultations and other events
• Empathetic and confident communicator and advocate with experience of engaging communities, civil society partners and government officials alike
• Proven experience of project management, including designing, monitoring and evaluating project plans, budgets, and other tools (preferably with Project Management Professional certification)
• Great research and analysis skills, and the ability to summarise and effectively present complex concepts to a variety of audiences, across diverse formats
• Excellent written communication skills, including writing internal briefings, external reports, website copy, surveys and newsletters
• Comprehensive experience of using Google suite packages and extremely digitally literate

We strive for transparency in remuneration where possible. The salary range for this role starts at JMD 616, 667 monthly, or JMD 7,400,000 annually (gross)

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th May 2025.

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Benefits and Policies at the Guardian

You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. You are also entitled to private healthcare. We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.