Head of Programme 2D Studies

FEA; London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking a Head of Programme 2D Studies in London. You will lead and manage a dynamic curriculum covering Drawing, Printmaking, Photography, and Visual Communication. The ideal candidate has a strong background in art education, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience managing art and design education programmes.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-quality adult learning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, planning, and management of the 2D Studies Programme.
• Provide strategic and operational direction.
• Shape a clear vision for the programme's future.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Understanding of contemporary art practice

Ability to foster a collaborative culture

Job description

Head of Programme 2D Studies

Salary: up to £47k per annum

The student is at the heart of everything our client does, and their values underpin this. Our client is Ambitious, Imaginative and Open Hearted and their staff are focused on high aspirations and supporting their students’ journeys.

We are looking for an inspiring leader to head our client’s 2D Studies Programme, covering Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Photography and Visual Communication. You will oversee the design, planning and management of a dynamic curriculum, aligned with our client’s priorities. Leading a team of specialist coordinators, tutors and technicians, you will provide strategic and operational direction while shaping a clear vision for the programme’s future.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing art and design education programmes and leading diverse teams. You’ll bring excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong understanding of contemporary art practice and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality adult learning. A strategic outlook and the ability to foster a collaborative culture are essential.

If you are passionate about adult education, have the ability to lead and motivate a team and can demonstrate recent, relevant experience then this is a fantastic opportunity for you to enable current and future students to enrich their lives through learning.

Our client has appointed FE Associates to support them with this important appointment. Prior to submitting an application, interested parties are advised to arrange an initial conversation with [e-mail], to discuss the role and to schedule a first-stage interview via Teams, to take place before the closing date.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 16 September 2025

Interview date: Thursday 25 September 2025

For more information visit: https://www.fea.co.uk/jobs/plv