Organisation: Newcastle City Council
Job Category: Arts / Tourism / Culture
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £32,597 – £35,412 per annum
Salary Band: £30001 to £40000
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Date Posted: 08-05-2026
Closing Date: 25-05-2026 05:00
Reference: 294890
About the job
Newcastle City Council is seeking to appoint a Creative Programme Officer to support the planning and delivery of a vibrant, high-quality cultural events programme.
The Creative Programme Officer will help to shape Newcastle’s future as a world-class events city, through effective artist liaison, meticulous
project coordination, and a collaborative approach to engaging communities, partners, and stakeholders.
Newcastle City Council are delivering an ambitious 10-year Cultural Events Programme that will help transform the city into one of
the UK’s leading cultural destinations. From spectacular outdoor festivals to bold, city-wide celebrations, there’s an exciting pipeline of events and creative projects ahead with a newly assembled team at the helm.
This new Creative Programme Officer role is a unique opportunity to be right at the heart of the action, playing a key role in bringing unforgettable experiences to life for both residents and visitors to Newcastle.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Maddie Maughan, Creative Programme Manager – maddie.maughan@newcastle.gov.uk
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