Established Programme Officer (Creative)

University of the Arts London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London seeks an Established Programme Officer (Creative) to support planning, project management, administration and delivery of the Foundation’s Advocacy and Creative Programme. You will help deliver flagship initiatives like the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and adda, and coordinate creative outputs for advocacy priorities.

You will engage writers, artists and partners across the Commonwealth, contributing to civil society engagement and creative initiatives in an

Qualifications

• Experience delivering creative, cultural, advocacy or engagement programmes in international contexts.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with a creative, collaborative approach.
• Able to build relationships with writers, artists, partners and stakeholders across cultures.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high-quality outputs.
• Interest in storytelling, civic participation and amplifying diverse voices.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, project management, administration and delivery of the Advocacy and Creative Programme.
• Coordinate flagship initiatives and online outputs such as the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and adda.
• Engage civil society, creative practitioners and partners across the Commonwealth.
• Contribute creative perspectives to advocacy platforms and engage creative communities.

Skills

Project management

Creative thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Storytelling

Job description

Established Programme Officer (Creative)

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised professional to support the planning, project management, administration and delivery of the Foundation’s Advocacy and Creative Programme. You will contribute to flagship initiatives, including the Commonwealth Short Story Prize and adda, our online literary magazine. The postholder will also deliver creative outputs linked to advocacy priorities, and other high-profile activities that engage civil society, creative practitioners and partners from across the Commonwealth.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of creativity and advocacy, supporting programmes that amplify diverse voices, foster dialogue and contribute to the Foundation’s wider strategic objectives.

As an established Programme Officer, you will play a key role in delivering creative projects and initiatives, managing relationships with writers, artists and partners, and ensuring the effective coordination of programme activities. Working closely with colleagues across the Foundation, you will contribute creative perspectives to advocacy platforms and help strengthen engagement with creative communities across the Commonwealth.

This is a great opportunity for someone who combines excellent project management and administration skills with a collaborative and creative approach, enjoys working across a range of creative projects in an international environment, and is passionate about using creativity to support civic participation across the Commonwealth.

Skills and Experience Required

• Has experience delivering creative, cultural, advocacy or engagement programmes in an international, civil society or not-for-profit context
• Combines strong project management and organisational skills with a creative and collaborative approach
• Builds effective relationships with writers, artists, partners and stakeholders across diverse cultural contexts
• Is confident handling multiple priorities, coordinating complex activities and delivering high-quality outputs to deadlines
• Brings creativity, initiative and sound judgement, with a strong interest in storytelling, civic participation and amplifying diverse voices