Project Manager – Move On Up
Move On Up supports young learning-disabled people to feel confident in the face of change and be empowered during their transition from education into adult community services and beyond. After a hugely successful first phase of the project, we want to do more. Move On Up Phase 2 will develop pioneering work that will support learning-disabled people to reflect on their experiences, express their thoughts, feelings and opinions, and make informed decisions. The project will give young learning-disabled people the skills and confidence to advocate for themselves and empower them to live the lives they want to live. Move On Up Phase 2 is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund from July 2026 – June 2030.
We are looking for a creative, organised Project Manager to manage the Move On Up Phase 2 project, including delivering Transition workshops, Reflection workshops, and training, running the Move On Up Steering Group, developing a usable reflection tool, and providing appropriate information to participants and their support networks, along with the associated administration, monitoring and planning.
Person Specification
As a value-led employer our priority is to recruit people who share our outlook and vision. A strong applicant will be able to demonstrate all of the following:
- A strong commitment to Purple Patch Arts’ values, the Purple Patch Approach, and the future direction of the organisation
- A creative and dynamic approach to work
- Experience delivering interactive group learning using creative methods
- Experience of working with people with learning-disabilities
- Experience of working alongside services and / or support networks available to people with learning disabilities
- Experience of gathering and analysing monitoring and evaluation information using accessible, creative methods
- Experience of facilitating reflective practice models
- Experience of supporting co-facilitation opportunities
- Experience of using co-production to develop and steer projects
- Experience of team working within an office environment
- Ability to work from own initiative and problem solve independently
- A compassionate and accessible approach to communication
- A positive attitude to development and change
- Excellent communication skills via phone and email
- Strong administration skills
- Excellent organisational skills and time management, and the ability to work to deadlines
- Proficient in excel, word and outlook packages
- The ability to work within policies and procedures
- Willingness to work flexibly and travel in order to meet the needs of the organisation
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to making the world a better place for learning-disabled people
- Car owner / driver (or willingness to make this commitment)
While not essential, being able to demonstrate any of the following will strengthen your application:
- Line management experience
- Qualifications in the arts, creative practices and/or accessible and inclusive learning
- Knowledge and experience of using Kolb’s Model of Experiential Learning
- Knowledge and/or experience of the challenges learning-disabled people face
How to apply:
Purple Patch Arts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are a Mindful Employer and a recognised Disability Confident Committed employer, promoting rewarding and meaningful employment opportunities for everyone. It’s important to us that you feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work and warmly welcome applicants identifying as disabled, neurodiverse, LGBTQI+, from all faiths, cultures, ethnicities, ages, and genders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. A copy of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy is available on our website.
You can download the application documents below.
Details for how to submit your application form are included in the job description. The deadline is 9am on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Unfortunately, applications received after this time cannot be considered.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring:
We would be grateful if you could also complete our anonymous Equal Opportunities monitoring form when applying: https://forms.gle/uQqeJErSDPLUpMdeA
Please note that the data gathered will only be used to assess the success of our recruitment campaign in reaching a diverse range of candidates.
Contact:
If you have any questions, need this information in a different format or have any other access requirements, please contact us by emailing megan@purplepatcharts.org or ringing 07510 330105.
Documents:
Project Manager – Move On Up Job Description
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