Programme Director - Rooted

Overview

Warwickshire and Solihull Community and Voluntary Action is recruiting a Programme Director for Rooted in Nuneaton & Bedworth.

Salary £45,088 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term contract until 31st March 2029

Office/Hybrid (The Newtown Centre, Nuneaton) with regular travel across the Borough of Nuneaton & Bedworth

Are you passionate about driving positive change within communities and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector?

As one of twelve new Creative People and Places (CPP) projects funded by Arts Council England, Rooted marks a new chapter for Nuneaton and Bedworth, its people and place. Our shared mission is simple: to increase participation in arts and culture, especially among those least likely to take part, and to celebrate creativity as an essential part of everyday life.

Together, as a Consortium of civic, social and cultural partners, we are building a project that places creativity directly in the hands of the people who live and work here through co-creation. The Programme Director will lead in bringing this to life, managing a small team, working with residents, artists and partners to co-create a programme that builds pride, connection and opportunity. You will help write the next chapter of our story at a moment of real transformation in the Borough.

Responsibilities

You must be passionate about driving positive change within communities and the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector, thrive in collaborative environments, and be a motivated, dynamic individual with strong management experience to join our team. If you share our belief that community participation and creativity can transform people and places we would love to hear from you. The Programme Director will lead in bringing the project to life, manage a small team, and work with residents, artists and partners to co-create a programme that builds pride, connection and opportunity.

Key duties include leading in partnership with a consortium of civic, social and cultural partners, ensuring effective project governance, driving community engagement, and delivering on artistic and cultural objectives within the CPP framework.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience in management within the VCFSE sector or related fields; ability to work collaboratively; strong leadership and team management skills; commitment to participatory arts and place-based activity.

Application Details

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, download the Application Pack below and access our monitoring form required for your application here

Closing date: Friday 10th April 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Monday 20th or Tuesday 21st April 2026

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