PROGRAMME MANAGERS & PROGRAMME COORDINATORS Future Opportunities / Talent Pool

Creative UK is the independent network for the UK Creative Industries. We connect and champion creative businesses, freelancers, policymakers, investors and industry leaders to unlock growth and opportunity across the UK.

Through our programmes, partnerships, policy and investment activity, we support the creative industries to thrive. Our programmes provide skills development, business support and investment opportunities to creative businesses, practitioners and freelancers.

THE OPPORTUNITY

With new programme opportunities anticipated in the foreseeable future, we’re keen to connect with talented Programme Managers and Programme Coordinators interested in joining Creative UK as opportunities become available.

Our programme teams deliver regional and UK-wide activity across areas including business support, skills development, careers and investment readiness.

We’re interested in hearing from people at different stages of their careers, from coordinators with strong organisational skills and experience supporting projects or programmes, through to experienced programme managers who can take ownership of delivery, budgets, partnerships and outcomes.

Depending on the programme and level of role, you could be coordinating programme activity and supporting participants, managing delivery and external partners, or helping us monitor and demonstrate the impact of our work.

Please note: joining our talent pool is an expression of interest rather than an application for a specific vacancy. We will contact suitable candidates as relevant opportunities become available.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Programme Managers

Indicative salary: up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and programme requirements

Our Programme Managers take ownership of programme delivery, ensuring activity is effectively planned, managed and delivered against agreed objectives. Depending on the programme, responsibilities may include:

• Leading programme mobilisation, planning, delivery and evaluation.
• Translating funding and programme requirements into clear plans, budgets, milestones and targets.
• Managing relationships with funders, partners, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Overseeing participant recruitment, engagement and programme activity.
• Managing budgets, resources, risks and external delivery partners.
• Monitoring performance against agreed outputs, outcomes and KPIs.
• Producing reports and updates for funders, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Line managing programme colleagues and coordinating freelancers and suppliers where required.

We’d particularly like to hear from people with:

• Proven experience managing programmes or complex projects through to delivery and evaluation.
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing budgets, deadlines, risks and competing priorities.
• Experience managing relationships with partners, funders, suppliers or other external stakeholders.
• Experience monitoring performance and reporting against agreed outputs or outcomes.
• Excellent communication, relationship-management and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative approach and an interest in the UK creative and cultural industries

Experience of publicly funded programmes, creative industries, business support, skills or economic development would be particularly valuable.

Programme Coordinators

Indicative salary: up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience and programme requirements

Our Programme Coordinators help keep programme activity organised, accessible and running smoothly. Depending on the programme, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting programme mobilisation, administration, delivery and evaluation.
• Coordinating workshops, events, meetings and other programme activity.
• Supporting participant applications, onboarding, communications and engagement.
• Maintaining accurate programme, participant and CRM records.
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation, data collection and reporting.
• Liaising with partners, freelancers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Supporting programme communications, financial administration and general delivery logistic

We’d particularly like to hear from people with:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience supporting projects, programmes, events or other multi-part activity.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with a range of people.
• Experience maintaining accurate records, data or administrative systems.
• A proactive and collaborative approach and an interest in the UK creative and cultural industries.

Experience of publicly funded programmes, the creative industries, business support, skills, events, CRM systems or monitoring and evaluation would be beneficial but isn’t essential.

Please Note:

The exact responsibilities, location, working pattern, contract length and salary will depend on individual programme requirements and will be shared when specific opportunities become available.

You do not need to meet the requirements of both levels. We welcome expressions of interest from people whose experience is best suited to Programme Coordinator opportunities, Programme Manager opportunities, or who would like to be considered for both.