Creative Programme Officer

Creative Programme Officer

Newcastle City Council Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026

Artform: Events
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
North East

Wed, 13 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a Creative Programme Officer to support the planning and delivery of a vibrant, high-quality cultural events programme.

Job Description

Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a Creative Programme Officer to support the planning and delivery of a vibrant, high-quality cultural events programme.

The Creative Programme Officer will help to shape Newcastle's future as a world-class events city, through effective artist liaison, meticulous
project coordination, and a collaborative approach to engaging communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Newcastle City Council are delivering an ambitious 10-year Cultural Events Programme that will help transform the city into one of
the UK's leading cultural destinations. From spectacular outdoor festivals to bold, city-wide celebrations, there's an exciting pipeline of events and creative projects ahead with a newly assembled team at the helm.

This new Creative Programme Officer role is a unique opportunity to be right at the heart of the action, playing a key role in bringing unforgettable experiences to life for both residents and visitors to Newcastle.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Maddie Maughan, Creative Programme Manager - [email protected]

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Creative Programme Officer
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Events
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
  • Contact name: Maddie Maughan
  • Contact email: [email protected]
  • Location:
    North East
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Job: Creative Programme Officer

Job: Creative Programme Officer

Organisation: Newcastle City Council

Postcode: NE1 8QH

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