Creative Programme Officer
Newcastle City Council Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Wed, 13 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
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]
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Location:
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Job: Creative Programme Officer
Job: Creative Programme Officer
Organisation: Newcastle City Council
Postcode: NE1 8QH
Contact Details
- Contact name: Maddie Maughan
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Newcastle City Council
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We are responsible for providing all local government services within the city including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents’ lives happier and healthier.
We are one of the city’s largest employers. In 2022-23 we employed 4,745 full-time equivalent employees. Together, we work hard to deliver our priorities and ambitions for the city and its residents.