Senior Programme Manager, Creative Enterprise Zones (Part-time)

Working for City Hall makes a difference to the lives of Londoners. Our staff are at the centre of long-term planning and development for our great city.

 

Organisation: Greater London Authority

Job title: Senior Programme Manager, Creative Enterprise Zones
Reference: 1994

Salary: £38,814 per annum (FTE £64,690)                                              

Grade:  10

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Contract details: 0.6 FTE, 22.2 hours a week                                          

Team:     Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London                                             

Directorate: Good Growth

Interview date: Week commencing 29 September 2025

Location: Union Street

 

Application closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025 at 23:59

 

 

Good Growth

 

Good Growth is responsible for delivering and implementing the Mayor’s environment, transport and economic strategies and for the effective implementation of the London Plan. The Directorate is also responsible for regeneration (where the programme is not housing led), enterprise, growth, capital projects and design work.

 

 

About the team

 

London is a city recognised as the global capital for arts and culture. Our theatres, music venues, museums and galleries are renowned across the world. Our creative industries are vital to London’s success and the recording studios, rehearsal spaces, artists' workspaces, grassroots music, and LGBTQ+ venues all contribute to this success.

 

The Space for Culture team is part of the Culture, Creative Industries and 24Hour Unit. It ensures that culture, creativity and community are hardwired into the fabric of our city to build a better London for everyone. From production and performance spaces to public realm projects, from protecting spaces at risk to creating opportunities for new spaces, we work to strengthen our city’s identity as a rich, diverse and multifaceted cultural capital.

 

 

About the role

 

As Senior Programme Manager for Creative Enterprise Zones, you will provide senior strategic direction and management of the programme, working with stakeholders across London to create opportunities for cultural and creative organisations to thrive.

 

This is a job share, so you will be working closely with the existing role holder, as well as with a small team of two and a group of 12 Zone Managers.

 

 

What your day will look like

 

• Co-Lead and Empower the Team
  Set team priorities, lead planning sessions, support individual development, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

 

• Shape and Steer Communications
  Oversee internal and external messaging in partnership with the Communications Officer—ensuring alignment with brand, tone, and strategic objectives.

 

• Engage with Strategic Partners
  Build and maintain relationships with external key stakeholders and the Mayor’s Office, represent the organisation at events, and identify opportunities for collaboration and influence.

 

• Deliver High-Impact Programmes and Events
  Manage the delivery of major initiatives like London Made Me Business Development Programme, influence Mayoral briefings and reaccreditation processes, and ensure smooth execution and measurable outcomes.

 

• Influence Policy and Development Projects
  Track and respond to planning policy developments, prepare strategic briefings, and engage with developers to align major projects with regeneration goals. This work will be job-shared on a sub-regional basis.

 

 

Skills, knowledge and experience

 

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

 

• Successful track record of creative industries policy development and programme delivery in a complex political environment, including working with local, regional and central government partners. 

 

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