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About The Role
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We have two part-time (a 0.3 FTE Arts & Culture Programme Manager and a 0.2 FTE Net+ Centre Cultural Producer) posts available from the beginning of November on a fixed term basis to cover a maternity until 29 July 2027.Applications for secondments will be considered subject to agreement from your current line manager.Please note we are recruiting one person to deliver two roles – we cannot accept applications from applicants only interested in one of the roles. We will be interviewing for both roles together.
Salary will be £43,482 per annum pro rata on Grade F, subject to knowledge, skills and experience.These roles offer the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Arts and Culture Programme Manager (0.3 FTE)
We are looking for an experienced creative programme manager to further the University of Exeter Arts and Culture Strategy in Cornwall, delivering programmes and building networks at Penryn and Truro campuses that strengthen links with the regional cultural and creative sectors. This post is a temporary, maternity cover role.
The post-holder will be responsible for delivering programmes, activities and networks that further the objectives of the Arts and Culture Strategy in Cornwall, with a focus on interdisciplinarity and creative process.
The post-holder will manage all aspects of programme delivery, and raise the profile of Arts and Culture through contributing actively to creative and cultural networks across Cornwall, demonstrating a strong understanding of place, heritage and diversity. The post-holder must work productively and in alignment with the rest of the Arts and Culture team and university colleagues.
The post holder will integrate Cornwall campus strategic priorities into the delivery of their role, by bringing Arts and Culture strategic priorities to initiatives such as the Civic University Agreement, partnering with Falmouth University, and supporting site-specific capital development projects.
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Sarah Campbell, Associate Director for Arts and Culture at [email protected]
To find out more about our existing programmes, please go to www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Cultural Producer (0.2 FTE)
The above, part-time (0.2FTE), fixed term post is available from 28 October 2026 – 29 July 2027 in the Centre for Net Positive Health and Climate Solutions (Net+ Centre) team. The Net+ Centre launched on 1 Oct 2024 and is a five-year research centre funded by UKRI. The Centre is led by the University of Exeter alongside core partners at the UK Health Security Agency, the National Trust and Forest Research. Further information about the Net+ Centre can be found within this press release: https://news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-environment-science-and-economy/new-10m-centre-to-tackle-the-health-impacts-of-climate-change/
The key aim of the Centre is to establish interdisciplinary research infrastructure, partnerships and capacity that will proactively deliver novel, impactful research on climate change and health with a focus on environmental-social-health inequalities across the lifecourse, and be responsive to emerging priorities for the UK context.
We are looking for an experienced cultural producer to manage all the creative and cultural elements and deliver real-world external impact (e.g. managing the touring exhibitions, community participatory/arts programme, communications and marketing). The Cultural Producer will lead on embedding creative practices, hosting creative fellowships, facilitating creativity across communities of practice and stakeholders, and developing capacity within the Centre of design thinking, creative methodologies and reflective practice.
The Net+ Centre is based in the European Centre for Environment and Human Health on Penryn Campus, however hybrid working is welcome.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact: Tim Taylor [email protected] (Centre Director) or Amanda Goodwin [email protected] (Centre Manager)
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
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About The Division
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About Us
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Transform Your Career and Help Shape a Greener, Healthier, and Fairer Future
We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive.
You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Why our colleagues love working here
- Flexible working opportunities and leading parental leave initiatives
- Generous annual leave (39-41 days including bank holidays)
- Competitive pension contributions
- A genuine dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of all colleagues – see initiatives here
- Sustainability and the environment being at the heart of what we do
How we can help
If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [email protected]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.
Arts & Culture Programme Manager and Net+ Centre Cultural Producer in Penryn employer: University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With flexible working opportunities, generous annual leave, and a commitment to diversity and social justice, staff can thrive while contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance student employability. Located in Exeter, this role provides a unique chance to engage with a diverse community and make a tangible impact on the future of underrepresented students.
