Programme & Operations Manager

Programme & Operations Manager

Gloucester Culture Trust Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
South West

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Lead Jolt: Gloucester’s flagship creative incubator. Own its operations, finances and city-wide creative support programme, connecting every strand to Gloucester Culture Trust’s wider vision of Culture for everyone.

Job Description

Job title: Programme & Operations Manager

Salary: £20,400 based on 22.5hrs/week (£34,000 fte)

Period of appointment: Permanent

Working Hours: 3 days per week, flexible by agreement
Working Hours: 09:00-17:00, Days tbc (30 mins for lunch) [22.5 hours p/w]

Location: Gloucester, based at Jolt Studios, First Floor, 27 St Aldate St, Gloucester, GL1 1RP

Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Jolt Welcome Host
Effective from:1 December 2026

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead Jolt Studios, Gloucester's creative incubator and co-working space at Kings House, which has become a core part of how Gloucester Culture Trust supports the City's cultural entrepreneurs. You will manage the hub's finances, facilities and operations, supporting the growth of its community of tenants, and run a programme of skills, mentoring and incubation for emerging cultural leaders and creative entrepreneurs.

You will also help shape GCT's wider programme, ensuring Jolt connects with the rest of the Trust's work across the City.

This is a varied role in a small, adaptive team; ideal for someone who has previously worked with emerging artists and creative entrepreneurs, with experience of running a building and managing programmes.

Job Requirements

Essential
A self-starter, highly motivated, willing to take the initiative and act with a high degree of personal autonomy
Focused on delivery, with drive to achieve the programme's goals and outcomes
Personable manner with the ability to build strong working relationships and to work in partnership; able to work with others towards shared goals
Strong organisational skills, with experience of managing complex programmes and budgets efficiently and effectively
Experience of setting up new systems and procedures
Excellent communication skills, both written and in person, with the ability to tailor tone and approach to suit the context
Excellent IT skills including MS Office and confidence with online programmes and applications as well as setting up and managing hardware e.g. printers, PCs
Hardworking, with a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
Comfortable working in a demanding and changing environment
Sensitive to stakeholder needs

Job Responsibilities

Lead Jolt day to day, including finances, facilities, safeguarding, leases and tenant relations

Recruit tenants and run a programme of skills, mentoring and incubation for emerging cultural leaders

Manage Jolt's budgets, supplier contracts and income with the CEO and General Manager

Line management of the Welcome Host & Network Builder

Planning and delivery of Jolt's marketing and communications with support from host & network builder and marketing coordinator

Build partnerships and represent GCT at sector events

Support fundraising bids and use impact data and research to inform business planning

Please see the full job description attached for all requirement and responsibilities.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Programme & Operations Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    South West
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Job: Programme & Operations Manager

Job: Programme & Operations Manager

Organisation: Gloucester Culture Trust

Postcode: GL1 1RP

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for the role of Programme & Operations Manager please send your CV and an accompanying cover letter (max. 2 pages) which outlines how your experience and expertise make you suitable for this role. Please include details of x2 referees.

In addition, please complete an Equal Opportunities monitoring form.

Please send your application to [email protected]

If you would like to submit your application form in another format or require this information pack in a different font or format, we would be happy to accommodate this.

If you would like to informally chat to someone about the role please contact [email protected] with your availability and number and we will call you back ASAP.

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