Senior Programme Manager, Creative Enterprise Zones

London Gov; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in London seeks an experienced Senior Programme Manager for Creative Enterprise Zones. This role involves strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership to foster opportunities for cultural and creative organizations. Candidates must have a strong background in creative industries policy and programme delivery, particularly within a complex political environment.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Interest-free season ticket loan

Career average pension scheme

Qualifications

• Successful track record in creative industries policy development and programme delivery.
• Understanding of London’s planning and regeneration landscape.
• Extensive experience in programme and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior strategic direction for the Creative Enterprise Zones programme.
• Engage with stakeholders across London to create opportunities for cultural organisations.
• Lead team planning sessions and support individual development.

Skills

Creative industries policy development

Programme delivery

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Contract details: 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours a week

Good Growth

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

About the team

London is a city recognised as the global capital for arts and culture. Our theatres, music venues, museums and galleries are renowned across the world. Our creative industries are vital to London’s success and the recording studios, rehearsal spaces, artists' workspaces, grassroots music, and LGBTQ+ venues all contribute to this success.

The Space for Culture team is part of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24Hour Unit. It ensures that culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the fabric of our city to build a better London for everyone. From production and performance spaces to public realm projects, from protecting spaces at risk to creating opportunities for new spaces, we work to strengthen our city’s identity as a rich, diverse and multifaceted cultural capital.

About the role

As Senior Programme Manager for Creative Enterprise Zones, you will provide senior strategic direction and management of the programme, working with stakeholders across London to create opportunities for cultural and creative organisations to thrive.

This is a job share, so you will be working closely with the existing role holder, as well as with a small team of two and a group of 12 Zone Managers.

What your day will look like

• Co-Lead and Empower the Team
  Set team priorities, lead planning sessions, support individual development, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Shape and Steer Communications
  Oversee internal and external messaging in partnership with the Communications Officer—ensuring alignment with brand, tone, and strategic objectives.
• Engage with Strategic Partners
  Build and maintain relationships with external key stakeholders and the Mayor’s Office, represent the organisation at events, and identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.
• Deliver High-Impact Programmes and Events
  Manage the delivery of major initiatives like London Made Me Business Development Programme, influence Mayoral briefings and reaccreditation processes, and ensure smooth execution and measurable outcomes.
• Influence Policy and Development Projects
  Track and respond to planning policy developments, prepare strategic briefings, and engage with developers to align major projects with regeneration goals. This work will be job-shared on a sub-regional basis.

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Successful track record of creative industries policy development and programme delivery in a complex political environment, including working with local, regional and central government partners.
• Understanding of London’s planning and regeneration landscape.
• Understanding of workspace and live/work capital projects and business plan delivery.
• Extensive experience of programme and project management working across teams.
• Advanced level experience of long-term evaluation, economic impact assessment and reporting

Communicating and Influencing

… is presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate, and engage with us.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance:

• Encourages and supports teams in engaging in transparent and inclusive communication
• Influences others and gains buy-in using compelling, well thought through arguments
• Negotiates effectively to deliver GLA priorities
• Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement
• Advocates positively for the GLA both within and outside the organisation

Building and Managing Relationships

… is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance:

• Actively engages partners and encourages others to build relationships that support GLA objectives
• Understands and recognises the contributions that staff at all levels make to delivering priorities
• Proactively manages partner relationships, preventing or resolving any conflict
• Adapts style to work effectively with partners, building consensus, trust and respect
• Delivers objectives by bringing together diverse stakeholders to work effectively in partnership

Strategic Thinking

…is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action.

Level 3 indicators of effective performance

• Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own
• team or delivery partners
• Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team’s actions for the GLA
• Encourages self and others to think about organisation’s long term potential
• Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence
• Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team’s work

The GLA Competency Framework Guidelines further detailing each competency and the different level indicators can be found here: GLA Competency Framework

This role is based at London Fire Brigade’s Head Office (Union Street SE1 0LL).

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined above in the advert.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section’ of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement.

Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination.

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to learn more about the role, there will be a Teams information session at 1pm on Wednesday 13 August. This session includes opportunities to ask questions. Afterwards the session will be available as a recording.

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment.

The interview/assessment date will be in the week of 29 September 2025.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office.

In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.

The GLA is proud to be a Level 2: Disability Confident employer. We are committed to becoming a more inclusive and accessible organisation, and creating a truly inclusive and accessible workplace and culture for our disabled staff. We have named Disability Equality as a key corporate priority within our EDI Strategy. We welcome and encourage applications from disabled applicants. Should you wish to opt into the scheme, please let us know during your application.

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