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Head of Arts & Wellbeing, Southbank Centre

  •  London
  •  Â£50k+
  •  Full time
  •  Closes June 30, 2025
  •  People Team
  •  peopleteam@southbankcentre.co.uk
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Description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Head of Arts & Wellbeing to join on a permanent, full time basis. Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum.

Job Description

Working closely with artists, creatives, community stakeholders and health colleagues, as Head of Arts & Wellbeing you will be leading on the design and delivery of projects and initiatives in the community with the aim to support young people's mental health.

Main responsibilities include:

  • To oversee the design and implementation of a year round Arts & Wellbeing programme for young people that achieves the department's objectives

  • Oversee the set up, delivery and impact of the new Arts & Wellbeing programme

  • Support significant stakeholder engagement, and take forward to implementation a range of south London community, arts and health partnerships

  • Manage the Arts & Wellbeing budget, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget constraints and that financial reporting is accurate and timely

Job Requirements

Key skills that would help you in this role include:

  • A proven track record of designing and delivering programmes that support young people's development, progression and health

  • Passionate and committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds

  • Demonstrable understanding of youth participation best practices and safeguarding requirements.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to tailor written and verbal communications to a wide range of different audiences

  • Demonstrable project management, finance and planning skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure

  • Demonstrable experience of managing high level stakeholders, including funders and donors

Job Responsibilities

The Head of Arts & Wellbeing is a new role, leading a key strategic area of the Southbank Centre's Creative Engagement work.

It will take a leadership role within Southbank Centre on the design and delivery of projects and initiatives in the community to support young people's mental health.

You will work in collaboration with the Director of Creative Engagement, the Artistic Director and Director of Development to develop and implement a dynamic and impactful Arts & Wellbeing strategy for young people, that addresses the needs of our local communities.

You will work closely with artists and creatives, community stakeholders and health colleagues, as well as with colleagues across the organisation, to lead on creative programmes and projects that support young people to have better mental health outcomes.

How to Apply

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