The Reader is a national charity that uses the power of literature and reading aloud to transform lives. Everyone who works with them, regardless of their job title, plays a part in contributing to this. their Shared Reading model brings people together to read great stories and poems – creating powerful moments of connection. In a world that feels increasingly divided, and with increased pressures on our mental health, Shared Reading offers us time and space to share what matters to us.
The Storybarn is The Reader’s imaginative play space for children and families to share a love of books, imagination and Reading for Pleasure. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Storybarn engagement working with young people from birth to 9 years through family and school programming.
They’re looking for someone who:
– Shares The Reader’s beliefs, ethos and values and fosters a genuine willingness to work as part of a team to help The Storybarn evolve and develop in the most exciting and positive ways.
– Has a flexible and innovative approach to adapt, change and grow in a fast moving environment
– Has a confident and creative approach to curate and implement a range of engagement products for a mix of audiences.
– Is demonstrably able to lead with prior experience in people and/or project management.
– Has excellent practical and organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised and be self-motivated, keen to learn new things Work in an enthusiastic and positive manner, with the flexibility to work weekends on a rota basis, able to work collaboratively with staff at all levels of seniority
– Has excellent knowledge of children’s literature or experience of working with children in the charitable sector
– Is confident with finances, spreadsheet, reports, or willing to learn
Please visit https://www.thereader.org.uk/job/storybarn-manager-operational/ to view a full job description and application form. All applications must be sent to laurakershaw@thereader.org.uk