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The NCTJ has a dedicated team of staff based in a converted granary in the lovely North Essex village of Newport, near Saffron Walden. We have a friendly working environment with a team-working and goal-orientated culture.

Everyone is very committed to the organisation’s values, achieving high standards and implementing new ways of working. All staff are flexible in their approach and adaptable to change. As a charity, we are cost conscious and efficient. We take great care over recruitment and training as we regard our staff as vital to our success.

The NCTJ is an equal opportunities employer and believes in investing in staff.

We also employ examiners and rely on volunteers who are committed to professional journalism and our charitable activities.

 

Vacancy – Journalism Skills Academy manager

Location: Flexible (office based or remote/hybrid with occasional travel to NCTJ offices and events)

Salary: to £50,000 depending on experience

Hours: Full-time, permanent (flexibility considered)

Do you have strong commercial awareness with journalistic and/or media industry expertise, and a passion for quality professional training and development?

The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is seeking a talented and commercially-minded individual to manage its flagship Journalism Skills Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for the academy’s operations, driving its growth and enhancing its portfolio of high-quality e-learning and professional development opportunities for journalists, communicators, educators and trainers, editorial leaders and managers, and corporate clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of professional journalism training, fostering commercial opportunities to help the NCTJ achieve its charitable objectives.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £50,000, depending on experience, and benefits package. This includes a five per cent employer and employee pension contribution, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and the flexibility to choose between office-based, home-based, or hybrid working arrangements. Additional benefits include a discretionary bonus and life cover.

Summary job objectives

The Journalism Skills Academy manager will:

  1. Contribute to the JSA’s commercial growth, pitching training solutions to new and existing clients, designing impactful courses, and identifying new market opportunities.
  2. Lead the day-to-day operations of the JSA, ensuring alignment with the NCTJ’s strategic goal to deliver high-quality, impactful training.
  3. Oversee the JSA’s product and platform plan, ensuring courses are regularly updated and identifying opportunities for innovative, popular and relevant training resources.
  4. Develop strong, collaborative relationships with a broad range of customers, including corporate clients, journalists, and trainers, to foster growth.
  5. Be an ambassador for the JSA, promoting its work and enhancing its reputation as a leading provider of journalism training.

Click here to view the full job information.

Application process

To apply, please submit:

  1. A CV (maximum two pages).
  2. A cover letter (maximum one page) addressed to the chief executive detailing how your skills, experience, and competencies align with the role.

Applications should be emailed to: [email protected] by Monday, 20 January.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview before the end of January, which will include a presentation task.

For informal enquiries and discussions about the role, please contact [email protected].

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