Arts and Culture Programme Manager

Education and Academic Services

This new part-time post is available from 17 October 2022 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2023.

Summary of the role

We are looking for an experienced creative programme manager to further the University of Exeter Arts and Culture Strategy 2022-27 in Cornwall, delivering programmes and building networks at Penryn and Truro campuses that strengthen links with the regional cultural and creative sectors.

The post-holder will be responsible for delivering programmes, activities and networks that further the objectives of the Arts and Culture Strategy in Cornwall, with a focus on interdisciplinarity and creative process.

The post-holder will manage all aspects of programme delivery and raise the profile of Arts and Culture through contributing actively to creative and cultural networks across Cornwall, demonstrating a strong understanding of place, heritage and diversity. The post-holder must work productively and in alignment with the rest of the Arts and Culture team and university colleagues.

This is a new, temporary post up to 31 July 2023. Our ambition is to build the business case that will allow the continuation of the post into 2023/24 and beyond.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City .

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Sarah Campbell, Associate Director for Arts and Culture at [email protected] .