Head of Partnerships and Communications
UP Projects Closing date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
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
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Job Overview
- 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
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Location:
London
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
- Contact email: [email protected]
About UP Projects
UP Projects is the UK’s leading public art organisation specialising in socially engaged public art commissioning. We bring world class artists out of the gallery and into public spaces to create new work with communities across the UK and beyond. Our work is always responsive to context often activating unexpected corners of the public realm.