Programme Director

Purpose of the job:

The Programme Director will be responsible for bringing the Gosport Routes vision to life, leading the delivery of a large-scale, community led cultural programme that places people, place and youth voices at its heart. Working with a strong local consortium, communities and artists, the role will ensure high-quality, inclusive delivery that builds confidence, connectivity and cultural participation across the borough.

What is the role?:

The Programme Director will be the creative lead for Gosport Routes, a three-year Creative People and Places programme funded by the Arts Council England. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a cultural movement that will transform access to arts and creativity for the community of Gosport.

Every day as Programme Director is about connecting people and turning ideas into cultural experiences that matter.

You might start your morning at a Departure Lounge, a local community hub, meeting members of the community and young people to plan an upcoming creative taster session. You will listen to their ideas, remove practical barriers and make sure the event feels welcoming and relevant.

Later you’re out in the community again, perhaps visiting a youth-led zine workshop or a pop up performance in the park. You talk to families, hear what excites them and gather insights that will shape future commissions.

In between, you’re curating artists proposals, planning ambitious short-haul projects, maintaining budget checks and evaluation and checking in with your team on communications and engagement. You’re always asking: How do we make this accessible? How do we make this feel like Gosport?

By evening you might attend a grassroots event, not as an observer, but as an advocate, celebrating creativity and building trust. Every day is a mix of listening, leading and inspiring, with one clear goal: making culture part of everyday life in Gosport.