London Exchange Programme Lead for Creative Founders

Somerset House; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Mental health support

Eye tests and glasses

Employer pension contributions

Season ticket loan

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Somerset House is seeking a Programme Manager to lead its flagship talent development programme for underrepresented creative entrepreneurs and founders in London. You will design, adapt and deliver a framework that blends practical business support with access to networks and opportunities, while coordinating workshops, masterclasses and alumni engagement.

The role emphasizes strong relationship-building, cross-team collaboration, and contributions to a vibrant, inclusive community that

Qualifications

• Managing programmes combining strategic thinking with practical delivery.
• Designing inclusive, purpose-driven programmes that create meaningful opportunities for diverse and underrepresented communities to grow, develop and thrive.
• Successful development and optimisation of operational systems and processes.
• Working across multiple teams and influencing without direct authority (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and management of the programme across multiple cohorts.
• Develop systems, process and frameworks for participant journeys from recruitment and onboarding through to alumni engagement.
• Oversee budgets, timelines and operational delivery, including workshops, masterclasses, advisor support, and networking.
• Build and maintain relationships with key programme stakeholders.
• Shape and manage the programme’s evaluation framework and translate findings into reports and impact stories.

Skills

Relationship-building

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Events management

Adaptability

Job description

Somerset House is seeking a Programme Manager to lead its flagship talent development programme for underrepresented creative entrepreneurs and founders in London. You will design, adapt and deliver a framework that blends practical business support with access to networks and opportunities, while coordinating workshops, masterclasses and alumni engagement.

The role emphasizes strong relationship-building, cross-team collaboration, and contributions to a vibrant, inclusive community that