Bricks Head of Creative Infrastructure & Public Art - Bristol

Bricks Head of Creative Infrastructure & Public Art - Bristol

Bricks is a Bristol-based charity (Charity No: ) dedicated to building the resilience of the city's creative, local, and social enterprise communities. Established in 2019, Bricks delivers projects through St Anne's House, Bricks Public Art, and the Creative Infrastructure Agency, focusing on community collaboration, public art programming, and sustainable creative infrastructure. Their mission emphasises creativity, inclusivity, collaboration, and civic engagement, ensuring that spaces and programs serve local communities and foster long-term cultural development.

Title & Description Bricks Head of Creative Infrastructure & Public Art - Bricks

Bricks is seeking a senior leader to drive the strategy and delivery of its Public Art and Creative Infrastructure programs. This role will oversee the commissioning of high-quality public artworks, manage creative infrastructure projects, and lead a team of freelance and in-house producers. The position combines strategic planning, partnership development, and community engagement to expand Bricks' impact across Bristol and the West of England.

The Role Overview

• Contract: 12-month fixed-term PAYE, potential to become permanent
• Hours: 22.5 per week (3 days/week), flexible based on project needs
• Responsible to: CEO
• Responsible for: Public Art Producer, Freelance Public Art Producers, Creative Producers, Designers
• Programme Oversight: Bricks Public Art & Creative Infrastructure Agency

Position & Tasks

• Lead the strategic direction of Public Art and Creative Infrastructure projects
• Secure new partnerships with developers, local authorities, and funders
• Develop programming toolkits and partnership policies
• Contribute to long-term creative infrastructure acquisition and activation

Public Art Project Management

• Support project ideation, planning, budgeting, and artist selection
• Manage contracts, communications, and stakeholder engagement
• Deliver projects directly when required

Creative Infrastructure Project Management

• Oversee new venue/spaces from planning to operational launch
• Develop business models, community engagement strategies, and impact evaluation plans
• Coordinate access, physical space, and management strategies

Team Management

• Line manage the Public Art Producer, setting KPIs, conducting reviews, and developing staff
• Support the Communications Producer in planning and coordination
• Lead social impact, evaluation, and departmental forecasting and budgeting

Qualifications

• Experienced professionals in public art, creative infrastructure, or related sectors
• Proven track record in business development, team management, and strategic planning
• Senior management or leadership experience preferred
• Based in or willing to work in Bristol, United Kingdom
• Leadership role in a growing charitable organisation
• Influence on public art programming and creative infrastructure strategy
• Professional development through managing high profile projects
• Networking opportunities with artists, developers, and communities
• Hybrid working flexibility

Application Fee

None

Application Requirements

• CV/Resume
• Personal statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria
• Optional video/audio personal statement (up to 5 minutes)
• Supporting documents as per the job pack
• Completion of the anonymous monitoring form
• Shortlisting Notification: 19 March 2026
• Bricks promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Encourages applications from under represented groups in arts and culture.
• The role contributes to community engagement, public art commissions, and long term creative infrastructure planning.