Programme Manager (Arts)

College of West Anglia; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of West Anglia is seeking a Programme Manager for their Creative Arts team. This role involves leading the team, enhancing curriculum offerings, and collaborating with local partners to bridge skills gaps. With a comprehensive benefits package and focus on well-being, this position promises to make a meaningful impact on students and the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance of 35 days

Fee waivers on some college courses

Contributory pension scheme with Teachers Pensions Scheme

Discounts with local businesses

Access to a cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Comprehensive training and development

Responsibilities

• Lead the Creative Arts team through dynamic and effective management.
• Develop new curriculum opportunities.
• Work with local stakeholders and employers to identify skills gaps.

Job description

JOB TITLE: Programme Manager - Creative Arts

LOCATION: Kings Lynn

HOURS: 37

SALARY: £43,216 - £46,980

Due to internal promotion, we are looking to recruit a new Programme Manager for our Creative Arts team. We have a fantastic range of facilities, including our very own recording studios, TV studios, theatre, fashion and textiles workshops and more. Creative Arts is solely based at our King's Lynn campus and currently offers courses from Level 1 to 3, as well as a range of short and introductory courses. We aspire to develop provision at Level 4 and above as part of our Higher Education Strategy and Growth Plan.

Our learners hone their skills in their chosen subject area through access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, enabling them to move into their chosen career. We regularly support our students to showcase their work at local exhibitions and shows, as well as internationally renowned competitions such as WorldSkills.

You will lead the Creative Arts team through dynamic and effective team management, develop and explore new curriculum opportunities and work with local stakeholder partners and employers, to identify skills gaps. This truly is a great opportunity to have a positive impact on our learners and the wider community. Some evening and weekend work will be required for this role.

BENEFITS

We offer an excellent package including a generous annual leave allowance of 35 days per year for management staff,plusfive College closure days,plusBank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time), fee waivers on some College courses, a contributory pension scheme with the Teachers Pensions Scheme, discounts with local businesses and access to a cycle to work scheme. CWA focusses on staff well-being and utilises both internal and external resources, such as a well-being committee and access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme as well as comprehensive training and development.

Job share opportunities are available for the right candidates.

To apply online or to view all our current vacancies please visit www.cwa.ac.uk .

For further information specific to the role, or to arrange a visit please contact us on [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of all applications: Friday, 20 June 2025 at 12noon

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 30 June 2025 at our Kings Lynn campus

Applicants are expected to ensure their applications are written in their own words.

We reserve the right to use an AI checker on any application.

Please note that all interviews are conducted face to face, we are unable to facilitate online interviews.

CWA are a Disability Confident employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet all of the essential criteria for a role. We would encourage you to disclose any disabilities and whether or not you wish to be considered under this scheme.

CWA is committed to safeguarding and all staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks. You will be required to provide references and undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check as well as a barred list check. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 but Exceptions Order may apply.

Full details of our Safeguarding Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection policy can be found at Policies (cwa.ac.uk) .

CWA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient suitably qualified applications be received prior to the closing date.

No agencies please