FSNI Future Foundations Development Officer (0.6FTE)

This part-time position (0.6 FTE) offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Northern Ireland's creative industries. Working with FutureScreenNI at Queen's University Belfast, you'll lead mentoring and skills development programmes that directly impact creative practitioners' careers across the region.

As Future Foundations Development Officer, you'll design and manage a comprehensive region-wide mentoring programme, matching mentors with mentees and creating structured engagement pathways. You'll develop bespoke training programmes, coordinate events and masterclasses, and build strategic relationships with local, national, and international partners to expand opportunities for creative practitioners.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on delivery-from facilitating workshops to managing budgets and tracking programme outcomes through quarterly KPIs. You'll work collaboratively with the wider FSNI team while maintaining oversight of individual participant payments and programme finances.

About the person:

This position requires someone with genuine understanding of the creative industries landscape. You should bring substantial experience in employability programmes, career development, or employer engagement, alongside proven event management capabilities. Strong organisational skills, exceptional communication abilities, and proficiency with Microsoft Office are essential.

Most importantly, you need a comprehensive knowledge of the creative industries' evolving culture and current developments in skills support. Experience as a creative practitioner or delivering services within the creative sector is highly valued.

For further details regarding the Essential and Desirable Criteria please refer to the candidate information.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available until 31 July 2026 . Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.