Artistic Programme Manager, Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

Location Brighton, UK Hours Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours) Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Salary Grade 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time. Contract Type Permanent About the role
The Artistic Programme Manager will play an essential part of Attenborough Centre’s future. Working closely with the Head of Cultural Programmes & Engagement this role will work to develop the centre’s programme of high quality and engaging performances and events that connect with a broad range of audiences, including our students. You will collaborate and partner with a range of existing external stakeholders alongside actively seeking new programming opportunities. Internally you will work with other colleagues across the Division of Library, Culture & Heritage and the wider University using your expertise to support the strategic priorities of the Division in particular around civic engagement.
About you
You will have a proven track record of programming and producing artistic work across multiple artforms in venues, festivals or higher education settings. You will have excellent project and stakeholder management skills who can maintain and nurture relationships ranging from student societies, individual artists to nationally significant arts organisations. Alongside your relationship management skills, you will be expert in detailed project management to ensure budgeting, contracting, scheduling, and production planning elements are managed effectively.
About our Division
The Library, Culture & Heritage Division was established in 2024, consisting of the University of Sussex Library, the Keep archive service (in partnership with East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council) and Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts – a multi-disciplinary arts centre. The centre presents a seasonal programme of theatre, dance, live art, film, music, discussion & debate and digital practices. It is an exciting time to join the recently formed Division as we develop our artistic programme to support our strategic priorities around engagement. Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University.
Why work here
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
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Further Key Information
Please contact Helen Mc Aleer (h.mcaleer@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries. The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Eligibility
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. The assigned SOC code is 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors and the going rate is £38,100. Eligibility for sponsorship will depend on the salary offered, whether a candidate can make use of tradeable points to meet the salary offered.
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
April 26, 2026 5:59 PM Expected Interview Date To Be Confirmed. Expected Start Date As Soon as Possible. Fixed Term Contract Duration Not Applicable.