Creative Programme Lead: Schools of Thought

The opportunity

We are seeking a versatile and experienced creative leader to play a key role in activating and supporting our 'Schools of Thought' transformational project.

The 'Schools of Thought' project will help shape the next phase of Central Saint Martins through dialogue with our students, staff, alumni, collaborators and partners.

As Creative Programme Lead, you will design, drive and manage the implementation of the programme, whilst working closely with colleagues from across the College and University. 

You will undertake a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Overseeing CSM's programming and priorities in conjunction with your colleagues
• Identifying and working with senior staff and external contacts to support CSM's vision (e.g. potential speakers, advisory boards, guests and collaborators)
• Championing new modes of engagement, including hybrid/virtual events and presentations
• Presenting evaluation reports on the programme to senior leadership groups
• Your work will help to shape and reposition the relevance of CSM and its three schools, whilst delivering a programme that will help to redefine our future. 

About you 

We encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. This may include a background in curatorial, editorial and creative direction, creative strategy, learning, engagement and education roles, as well as experience in senior development and programming departments in galleries and museums, commercial and creative brand thought leadership, educational institutions, third sector, charities and research. 

As you will be working closely and liaising with staff, students, alumni and partners of CSM, you will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work across internal departments, as well as with external partners and funders. 

Strong leadership, strategic, planning and practical skills will also be essential for enacting our 'Schools of Thought' project. 

We are UAL 

Central Saint Martins (CSM) has an international reputation as a world-leading art school producing generations of extraordinary creative practitioners who have had significant impact in the creative industries shaping how we see the world. The College has a legacy of engaging with the global debate about the arts, performance and design, and their role in societal transformation. This is at the heart of what we do: we challenge what people think they know about the arts, performance, and design, and how it shapes and impacts us all.  

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. 

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. 

Closing date: 21st February 2025, 12:00.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility. 

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