AI Training Programme Manager

About Media Trust 

At Media Trust, we believe when everyone has an equal voice, we’ll get to a more equal society. That’s why we connect media organisations with charities and under-represented talent to empower the third sector and advance media representation. 

We design and deliver innovative and impactful training for charities so they can communicate more effectively to support their communities and drive social change. We also match charities with media industry volunteers for hands-on support.   

At the same time, we provide under-represented talent with the skills, access and mentoring to progress their careers in the media and creative sectors.  

For more information about Media Trust’s work, see our 2023 Impact Report. 

About the role 

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about delivering training in AI and keen to apply your skills to lead a purpose-driven project?

Media Trust is looking for an experienced programme manager to lead on the delivery of a pioneering new programme. You will be empowering charities and under-represented creative talent, helping them gain AI skills to bridge the growing AI divide and prevent marginalised communities from being further excluded or disadvantaged.

The programme will provide AI essentials training to two of Media Trust’s key beneficiary stakeholder groups: (i) small charities advocating for and supporting marginalised communities, and (ii) talent from under-represented backgrounds working, or aspiring to work, in the media and creative industries.

Media Trust will be partnering with one of the world’s leading tech companies who will deliver the training for the programme – we expect a formal announcement of the partnership in late November.

You will be responsible for designing the delivery calendar and managing the launch and delivery of this ambitious programme, which will run from January to December 2025. You will also manage the MEL (measurement, evaluation and learning) processes for the programme and produce a quarterly progress report for the programme funder.

You will provide insights and learning from the programme to help Media Trust design new AI-related and other digital skills training programmes for charities and/or creative talent from under-represented backgrounds. 

Key responsibilities 

Programme Management and Evaluation 

• Programme Management: Oversee the launch and delivery of this groundbreaking programme, ensuring all activity runs to schedule and on budget
• Training Coordination: Plan, recruit and deliver training for 8 separate cohorts of c25 participants per cohort, coordinating with partner organisations, trainers and programme participants
• Participant Engagement: Recruit and engage programme participants, encourage participation and retention, support any accessibility needs and ensure the training aligns with participants’ needs and expectations
• Training Content Development: Work closely with the trainers to create engaging, practical and tailored content, activities and resources to maximise learning
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Manage the collection and analysis of programme data and insights, ensuring impact is evidenced with high-quality data and compelling case studies
• Budget Management: Manage the programme budget, providing accurate and up-to-date financial reporting  

Partnerships:   

• Cultivate Relationships: Build and maintain meaningful relationships with charities and under-represented creative talent, creating collaboration opportunities
• Networking: Represent Media Trust at third sector or media industry events to enhance our visibility and raise the profile of our work
• Insights for New Programmes: Share latest trends and programme-related insights to help Media Trust secure new funders/partners for additional AI and digital skills training programmes for charities and/or creative talent from under-represented backgrounds  

Marketing and Communications:   

• Programme Promotion/Recruitment: Work closely with the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) team to develop compelling promotional copy tailored to each target cohort
• Other Programme-Related Comms: Work closely with the MarComms team to write blogs, case studies and presentations about the programme and its impact

What we are looking for in you

Essential Skills: 

• At least five years’ experience of designing and delivering AI and digital skills training programmes, including facilitating workshops, training sessions and events
• Familiarity with AI and digital tools and a passion for staying informed and up to date with AI and digital trends
• Proven skills in managing both in-person and online events, including participant and trainer coordination and logistics management
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; able to produce engaging and clear content for different audiences and communication channels
• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple workstreams and deadlines effectively
• Experience of effective budget management
• Experienced in data analysis, monitoring and evaluation to support the assessment and communication of impact
• Proactive and takes initiative; can work effectively with minimal supervision
• Commitment to equal opportunities and Media Trust’s values 

Desirable Skills and Experience: 

• Experience of working with small charities and/or under-represented talent working in or aspiring to join the media and creative industries
• Background in the digital, media or creative sectors 

The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. 

How to apply  

We are using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias and therefore ask that you please apply through Charity Jobs.  

Please include a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) headed “AI Training Programme Manager”, describing how your skills and experience match our requirements.  

Interviews will be held in the weeks commencing 2 and 9 December 2024

Media Trust is committed to your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. Please ask if you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process. 

Please note – due to the high volume of CVs and applications we receive, we can’t always get back to everyone, although we will try our best!

Working at Media Trust  

Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other to achieve our vision of a more representative media and equal society where everyone has a voice. We are looking for motivated, agile, and value-driven people to join our team.  In return we offer:

• Remote working with a monthly co-working allowance
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible First employer
• Opportunity to work flexible hours
• Pension contributions
• 2 volunteer days each year
• Opportunity to attend up to two Media Trust Open Courses each year at no cost to you 

Flexible working at Media Trust

Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Media Trust values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. 

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