Ark Culture Programme Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Ark Schools


  • Job Title: Ark Culture Programme Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and organised project manager with experience producing performance opportunities and working confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate an understanding of both school environments and the cultural sector.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and deliver a programme of high quality cultural education across art, dance, drama and design for the 39 schools in the Ark Network. The programme aims to ensure all pupils experience great cultural education, and this role will play a key part in delivering partnership projects across schools in Birmingham and Portsmouth, as well as contributing to networkwide initiatives.

We are seeking a highly skilled and organised project manager with experience producing performance opportunities and working confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. You will demonstrate an understanding of both school environments and the cultural sector, and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues in each. Strong budget management, timeline oversight, and a commitment to inclusive practice are essential to ensuring all children can access and benefit from our cultural offer.

This is a temporary role to cover a staff secondment.

Contract: Fixed Term (April-October 2026, Six months)
Reports to: Head of Creative and Extended Curriculum
Location: West London, operating an agile working policy with two core office days (Monday and Thursday) Travel to schools in Portsmouth and Birmingham will be required.
Working Pattern: Part Time (0.7-0.8 FTE)
Full-time Salary: £40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience)

Job Requirements

Proven experience in project or programme management, ideally within arts, cultural or education settings.

Experience delivering performances or artistic programmes with young people.

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple schools and cultural partners.

Understanding of school environments and awareness of the cultural sector.

Confidence managing budgets, timelines, and logistics.

A clear commitment to inclusion and ensuring that all children can access cultural learning opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply please complete the application available via our portal by 5pm on the closing date:
https://careers.arkonline.org/vacancies/1419/ark-culture-programme-manager.html

Early application is advised as we will be shortlisting candidates on receipt of application.

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