Programme Lead

ASVA; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The post will lead the delivery of a major national partnership project exploring the cultural and historical relationship between Scotland and cinema. V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland are seeking a Programme Lead who will strategically drive partnership opportunities, manage stakeholders and oversee the project’s development.

Internally, the Programme Lead will work with curatorial and production teams to manage resources, timelines and budgets, chair project team meetings and support

Job description

The post will lead the delivery of a major national partnership project exploring the cultural and historical relationship between Scotland and cinema.

V&A Dundee and Screen Scotland (the Strategic Partners) are seeking a Programme Lead who will strategically drive the national partnership opportunities, manage stakeholders and oversee the operational aspects of the project’s development. The post holder will play a pivotal role in shaping partnership agreements and external relationships, acting as the central point of contact between the Strategic Partners, the project’s Creative Consultant and a growing network of partners and collaborators.

Internally, the Programme Lead will work alongside the curatorial and production teams to manage resource, timelines and budget, chair organisation-wide Project Team Meetings and support cross-organisational communications. They will join a small, focused team as the project moves from research and development into operational delivery, and will work with colleagues across the organisation as well as partner organisations, a reference group and external stakeholders.

We welcome applications from individuals currently working within the Scottish screen sector and would be pleased to consider secondment opportunities.

Application Deadline: Thursday 12/11/2026