Arts Programme and Events Manager

NFP People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including bank

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Birthday leave

Free gym access

Workplace pension

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NFP People is seeking an Arts Programme and Events Manager to join a vibrant West London youth charity. You will work across all Youth Zone sessions, managing the Creative Arts and Performing offer and leading on events for young people and the community.

You will oversee up to 20 youth workers, develop local and national partnerships, and contribute to the delivery plan and continuous improvement. The role requires a relevant qualification in Youth Work or Arts and Events and willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people aged 8–19 (up to 25 for additional needs).
• Experience engaging vulnerable or hard-to-reach youths in activities.
• Experience managing staff, including volunteers.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Creative Arts and Performing offer.
• Oversee up to 20 youth workers across the Arts offer.
• Manage local and national external partnerships to enhance the offer.
• Lead role in events for young people and the community at the Youth Zone.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery and the strategic plan.

Skills

Youth engagement

Event management

Staff management

Monitoring and evaluation

Education

Youth Work qualification

Arts & Events background

Job description

Do you have a passion for putting young people first? Do you have experience of engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities?

We are looking for an Arts Programme & Events Manager with a youth work, Arts and events background to join the team.

Position: Arts Programme and Events Manager

Location: London W12 7TF

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (inc. evenings and weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, 1 December 2026. We’ll review applications and interview candidates as we receive them. We may close the vacancy early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

As Arts Projects & Events Manager, you will work across all Youth Zone sessions and have responsibility for:

• Management of the Creative Arts and Performing offer
• Management of up to 20 youth workers across the Arts offer
• Management of local and national external partnerships to enhance our offer.
• A lead role in events for young people and the community at the youth zone.

The Arts offer is a key part of the Youth Zone, providing young people with the opportunity to find their creative voice and enjoy developing their skills. You will lead on ensuring there is a high-quality, creative and fun offer, focussed on the needs of young people and in line with the Youth Zone’s aspirations to provide members with the best possible experiences and opportunities.

You will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the delivery and inputting towards the strategic delivery plan for the Youth Zone.

About You

You will have experience of:

• Working with young people aged 8 to 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) in a range of settings.
• Engaging vulnerable, disengaged or hard to reach young people in activities in‑line with relevant guidance and good practice.
• Managing a staff team, ideally including volunteers.
• Monitoring and evaluation processes.
• Project and events management

A relevant qualification in Youth Work or Arts and Events background is required as is a willingness to work evenings and 4 of our sessions across our 7 day a week provision.

About the Organisation

You will join a vibrant youth charity providing a safe, welcoming and inspiring space for young people across West London. Open seven days a week outside school hours, the organisation offers sports, arts, wellbeing support and employability programmes designed to help young people discover their potential.

Benefits include 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, enhanced maternity & paternity leave, Birthday leave, free gym access, a workplace pension and training and development opportunities.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Youth, Youth Work, Youth Worker, Programme, Events, Youth Manager, Youth Work Manager, Programme Manager, Events Manager, Arts.