Advertised from 30 May 2025

Role

Scottish Book Trust is a national charity that believes books, reading and writing have the power to change lives. A love of reading inspires creativity, improves employment opportunities, mental health and wellbeing and is one of the most effective ways to help break the poverty cycle. We work towards a Scotland where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive through literacy. 

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join Scottish Book Trust as Director of Programme. The position offers full time working within our Senior Management Team.  

What we offer 

• Part time, permanent role 

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible hybrid working between home and our Edinburgh City Centre Office, with great access by train, bus, and tram 

• Generous holiday entitlement 

• Company Sick Pay 

• Pension with additional 5% employer contributions 

• Death in service benefit 

• Free access to employee assistance programme 

Are you a strategic and creative thinker? 

Do you have at least 5 years’ experience at a senior level in programme development and management? 

Do you have experience of delivering innovation and change and engaging staff in a culture of creative excellence and continuous improvement? 

You could join our organisation as a member of the senior management team and contribute to the success of our nationwide programmes, which include Bookbug, Book Week Scotland, Reading Schools, supporting writing and authors, and effective, valued research and evaluation. 

The Director of Programme (DP) works with the CEO, Director of Finance & Operations and Director of Marketing to establish and deliver the strategic direction of Scottish Book Trust. The DP is responsible for overseeing the creative direction of all SBT programmes, leading on their strategic development and continuous improvement and has overall accountability for delivery. The DP will be a key lead negotiator for funding arising from Scottish Government departments. 

The post holder line manages five heads of teams for Early Years, Reading Communities, Research and Evaluation, School Communities and Writing Communities, ensuring programmes are effective, impactful, and delivered to the highest standards.

Application notes

Application notes: To apply go to: https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacancies 

Closing date: 23:59, 22nd June

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