National Programmes Producer (Fixed-Term)

Our client is an independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape them all, and they're bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. They want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories they share.

Home Palace: East Molesey
Status: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £46,981 per annum
Salary Rate: Per Annum
Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week. Fixed-Term until Autumn 2028.

Based in East Molesey, with travel to other palaces and regular UK travel, potentially for extended periods.

About the role and about you

A charity for everyone

As their new National Programmes Producer, you will help turn this mission into action by coordinating and delivering place based projects and national reach activities that reduce inequality and geographical disparities in access to heritage and culture.

Your contribution

• Programme delivery: Commission and produce activities regionally in line with their new National Programme Strategy; support touring exhibitions, shows and other national reach projects.
• Planning and logistics: Coordinate delivery plans, schedules and resources; manage day-to-day operations and partner liaison.
• Inclusive practice: Embed approaches that remove barriers to access and participation, ensuring safe, welcoming projects for priority communities.
• Monitoring & evaluation: Collect and collate data for dashboards and reporting; support surveys, focus groups and partner feedback; share learning across teams.
• Stakeholder support: Build and maintain positive relationships with local and national partners, contractors and suppliers; help organise meetings, workshops and events.
• People & budget support: Coordinate freelancers and volunteers; assist with budget tracking, procurement and financial administration; apply safeguarding, health & safety and risk management standards.
• Governance & ways of working: Follow their programme management framework (gateways, dashboards) and reporting cadence, aligned with the strategy set by the Head of National Programmes.
• You will report to the Head of National Programmes and may deputise on operational matters when required.

About you

• A proven track record of coordinating and delivering cultural or learning projects with community and/or educational partners.
• Experience organising logistics and managing multiple priorities within complex project environments.
• A collaborative working style and confidence contributing to cross-team or cross-organisational initiatives.
• Sound understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding in community contexts and effective cultural engagement methods.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collect, interpret and apply data to support monitoring and evaluation.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of the UK cultural and educational ecosystems, and familiarity with budget management and financial tracking processes.

What they offer

• Hybrid working model
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous employer pension contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual pay reviews and bonuses
• Critical illness cover and life assurance
• Family friendly policies and benefits
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces

They are committed to flexible working arrangements and open to discussing what works best for you and the charity.

Closing date: 2nd March 2026, 23:55

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background.

They are also committed to high quality Safeguarding practices and to ensure everyone is kept safe in their palaces. They have procedures in place to ensure this commitment is delivered and will deal firmly and swiftly with anyone representing their charity who does not meet their required standards.

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