Head of Programme, Quays Culture

Head of Programme, Quays Culture, fixed term until end of June 2026, £50,000 per annum, plus staff benefits, Full Time, 37.5 hours over 5 days’ but will include some Weekend/Evening work.

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

The Head of Programme, Quays Culture role offers a unique opportunity to work with significant autonomy in managing an exciting programme of large-scale outdoor events at the heart of Salford.

You will provide strategic leadership for the Quays Culture programme, ensuring the highest level of artistic ambition is achieved, enthralling and wowing visitors, partners and stakeholders through two flagship events; Lightwaves 2025 and We Invented the Weekend 2026.

On a day-to-day basis, with the management of a small team you will contribute to the sustainability and viability of the Quays Culture programme, including financial management, funding streams, operational planning & delivery and team morale, motivation & management.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Monday 8 September 2025 at 09:00.