Head of Partnerships and Communications

  • Contract
  • London

UP Projects


  • Job Title: Head of Partnerships and Communications
  • Salary: £50k+
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work with UP Projects in a senior leadership role. Permanent, Part-time: 3 days per week (10am – 6pm)

Job Description

This senior role will work in collaboration with UP Projects’ Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Board and staff to achieve a world class creative programme, resilient business model, increased organisation profile and thriving team. You will be responsible for leading the organisations’ partnership projects, new business and partnership development, and overseeing the organisation’s communications strategy. You will also deputise for the CEO when required.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience Leadership ability Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver within deadlines Ability to interpret briefs and develop creative and inspiring project proposals Ability to pitch and present project proposals Ability to negotiate and finalise contractual partnership relationships Excellent public art/ developer /regeneration sector network Experience in a senior management role in a cultural organisation Experience of partner relationship management Line management experience Interest in contemporary at within the public realm Commitment to environmentally responsible practice Desirable Understanding of artist working process Experience of writing and negotiating contracts Finance literacy

How to Apply

Please send a current CV and a cover letter that clearly outlines the following:

-Why you are interested in the role
-How your experience matches the requirements set out in the Essential Skills and Experience section. Please give us clear examples that illustrate your points.

Please refer to the job description to help focus your answers. Once ready please send the following to [email protected] by Midnight, 19 April 2026:

-Your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
-Your cover letter
-Your completed Self Declaration Form

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