Job Opportunity: Creative Programme Manager

Are you a visionary exhibition maker with a passion for storytelling and audience engagement? Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM) is looking for a Creative Programme Manager to lead the creation of inspiring exhibitions, gallery displays, and experiences that captivate diverse audiences and advance our commercial and strategic goals.

In this senior role, you’ll bring creative flair and meticulous planning together to design memorable visitor journeys rooted in thoughtful narratives. You’ll collaborate with cultural partners, communities, designers, and artists to deliver relevant, accessible experiences that spark curiosity and connection.

As the driving force behind major exhibitions, gallery redisplays, and creative partnerships across our iconic sites – including the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Preston Manor, Hove Museum of Creativity, and the Booth Museum – you’ll balance innovation with precision to ensure every project meets the highest standards.

If you thrive on creativity, collaboration, and making a real impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of museum experiences in one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural cities.

Why Join Us?

At Brighton & Hove Museums, we believe in creating an environment where creativity thrives. Here’s what we offer

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• A chance to work in one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural cities, across historic and inspiring sites
• A collaborative, supportive team passionate about making culture accessible to all

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Helen Grundy, Head of Exhibitions & Programming at helen.grundy@rpmt.org.uk

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the country to help us shape and change the museum sector to make it more relevant to the diversity of the people, communities and places we serve.

Please note that this role does not meet the requirement for the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) Points based Immigration System. Successful candidates will need to evidence that they have the right to work in the UK.

Ready to apply?

To apply for this role, please email the following documents to recruitment@rpmt.org.uk

• A written statement detailing your relevant skills and experience against the essential criteria outlined in the Job Description Person Specification (max 2 sides of A4)
• A copy of your CV
• A completed application pack and equalities form

Closing date 5pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
Interviews will take place in mid-January 2026