Programme Leader Creative Arts, Crafts and Performing Arts

Temporary up to 24 months

About the role

At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are ambitious in reforming the council to ensure this is a place for everybody. Within the Economy department, we aim to be efficient in everything that we do. We believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on.

Hammersmith & Fulham Adult Learning & Skills Service is looking for a Programme Leader for Creative Arts, Crafts and Performing Arts (CACPA) — someone who believes in the power of creativity to change lives and wants to help adult learners build confidence, skills and new possibilities. This is a hands-on, people-centred role where you’ll teach, lead, inspire and shape a dynamic creative programme that reflects our communities and opens doors for learners at every stage of their journey.

You’ll split your time between teaching, leading tutors, and developing the creative curriculum, therefore you will:

• Teach across creative arts, crafts and performing arts, using engaging and inclusive approaches
• Support and line manage sessional tutors, helping them grow and do their best work
• Shape and develop courses that respond to learners’ needs and local priorities
• Champion high quality teaching, learning and assessment across the programme
• Support recruitment, interviews and progression for learners
• Keep an eye on what’s working (and what’s not), using data to improve outcomes
• Play an active role in observations, quality improvement and Ofsted readiness
• Get involved in open days, celebrations, events and promoting our creative offer

You’ll work closely with the Programme Manager and wider team, contributing ideas, energy and leadership to the service. We are looking for an experienced adult education professional with a creative background and a collaborative leadership style. You enjoy balancing big picture thinking with day-to-day delivery, and you care deeply about learners, staff and quality.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 12 July 2026

Interview date: Week Commencing 20 July 2026

Our commitment to you

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working. We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents. It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.