Creative Development Manager

Beyond HR; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic social enterprise in Lisburn is seeking a Creative Development Manager to lead creative direction and enhance business growth. You will be responsible for delivering programs that support participants with learning disabilities to reach their potential. The ideal candidate has strong leadership experience, artistic abilities, and background in business development. This role offers a salary of £32,000 per year with benefits including vacation and flexible schedule.

Benefits

Vacation

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a creative leadership role.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic ability.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in business development.
• Understanding of support for people with learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative direction and business growth.
• Deliver a programme of learning for participants.
• Inspire participants to fulfill their potential.

Skills

Product Development

Communication

Building Teams

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Canva

Job description

Overview

The Creative Development Manager will lead the creative direction and business growth of Pink Elephant which forms a key part of the Stepping Stones NI social enterprise offer.

Location: Based in 39 Seymour Street, Lisburn

Salary: £32,000 per annum

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Stepping Stones NI is an equal opportunities employer.

Stepping Stones NI reserves the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

About The Role

This role combines artistic leadership with business development, while ensuring our learning disability participants get the training and support they need, inspiring them to fulfil their full potential.

The Creative Development Manager will be responsible for delivering a programme of learning that supports the development of both personal and employability skills for participants.

A full job description is available to download.

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Applications will be shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend first stage interview to assess the candidates suitability for the role.

If we receive a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to increase the number of competencies that the candidates will have to demonstrate.

Where the quality of applications is particularly high applicants may be invited to a second stage interview.

Closing date: Friday 24th October 2025 at 4pm

Requirements

Required Criteria

• Proven experience in a creative leadership role (e.g., design studio, stationery, crafts, print, or similar)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading, supporting, or managing a team
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and creativity in stationery or design work
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, marketing, or sales within a creative industry
• Display an understanding of how best to support people with a learning disability
• Excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in the wedding or events industry
• Previous experience of working directly with people with a learning disability

Skills

Product Development, Communication, Building Teams

Salary

£32,000.00 per year

Benefits

Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Competitive salary