Programme Manager

£44,375 - £52,977 per annum

Permanent

Full time - 35 hours per week

CSM - King's Cross, London UK

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager who will be responsible for the operational and financial delivery of the Creative Programme at Central Saint Martins.

The Creative Programme sits at the intersection of UAL’s strategy and CSM’s Principles, serving as the platform where ideas meet practice and creativity becomes visible through meaningful exchange. As we move into the next phase of Schools of Thought, the programme becomes not just what we do, but how we lead: a catalyst for collaboration, innovation and connection across culture, education and business audiences.

You will lead the planning, coordination and delivery of every strand of the programme, from the Lethaby Gallery and Window Gallery exhibitions to projects and events. Working closely with the Creative Programme Lead, you will manage budgets and a small team, working collaboratively across the College to ensure continuity and quality delivery of our key deliverables.

We are seeking a dynamic, versatile and experienced Programme Manager who can turn ambitious creative ideas into clear plans, balancing the detail and understanding the bigger picture at the same time.

About you

We encourage applicants from a diverse range of professional backgrounds. This may include a background in curatorial, editorial and creative direction, creative strategy, learning, engagement and education roles, as well as experience in programming in galleries and museums, educational institutions, third sector, charities and research. You will have solid programme management experience with a strong eye for detail and know how to prioritise when everything feels urgent, building strong relationships quickly with your team, academic colleagues and external partners.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 21st July 2026, 23:55.

If you have any queries about this role, or wish to have a discussion about the specific requirements of the role, please do feel free to contact Naomi Lewis, Creative Programme Lead at [email protected]

If you have any queries about the application process or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact CSM Staff Recruitment, at: [email protected]

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.