Creative Engagement Visual Arts Practitioner – Based in Manchester

HOME, Manchester’s premier arts centre, is seeking a Creative Engagement Visual Arts Practitioner to lead the coordination, administration and delivery of accessible, inclusive visual arts opportunities for young people, schools and communities.

Reporting to the Head of Creative Engagement, the post holder will be a highly organised project lead and an engaging facilitator with a specialist interest or background in visual arts and experience of working with young people. You will manage multiple projects: coordinating and facilitating HOME Young Artist Studio, producing Horizons Festival with HOME’s wider team, programming and curating exhibitions in HOME’s Inspire Gallery spaces, and proactively shaping pathways to careers in the arts – using art to improve lives and promote health and wellbeing, ensuring the work reflects Manchester’s diverse communities.

You will supervise freelance artists and internships, manage project budgets, and implement effective project management and administration to deliver a high-quality offer. The role develops cross-sector relationships and works with Marketing, Development and other departments so the programme connects to HOME’s overall strategy.