Head of Programme – Speech Therapy LIT

Head of Programme – Speech Therapy

City Lit is seeking an inspirational and forward‑thinking Head of Programme – Speech Therapy to lead one of our distinctive curriculum areas which is one of the UK’s leading centres for adult stammering therapy and speech‑related learning. This is a rare opportunity to guide the strategic direction, operational delivery and the national and international reputation of a department renowned for its specialist work with adults who stammer, and for its outstanding professional training for speech and language therapists.

You will shape the future of the Speech Therapy provision at City Lit, ensuring the curriculum remains cutting‑edge and impactful. Leading a small, highly specialised team of speech and language therapists / tutors, you will champion excellence in teaching and learning, support the development of innovative therapeutic and training programmes, and expand the reach of the department across London and beyond.

This role is central to our mission of delivering high‑impact learning that improves lives and strengthens communities.

City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face‑to‑face. As a leader in our field, who have recently been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.

To be considered, please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing your skills and experience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and Health and Care Professions Council.
• Be a member of a Stammering Clinical Excellence Network (CEN).
• Have experience of working with adults who stammer.
• Have experience within a similar role.
• Have experience developing and implementing strategy.

• Generous rewards and benefits: flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced family‑friendly leave, season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum) and other discounted retail platforms as well as preferential rates with Fitness First.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support staff as well as access to an online or over the phone GP service.
• Culture of equality and inclusivity: dedicated to diversity and encouraging applications from underrepresented groups including Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with a disability, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

For full details of the role, please refer to the Job Description.

Closing Date: 23:59 on 8th March 2026.

Interview Dates: week commencing 16th March 2026.

We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of applications.