Exchange Programme Manager

• Full time
• 40k-50k

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 "> published - Wed, 11 Nov 2026

Job Summary

The Programme Manager will lead Somerset House's flagship talent development programme for underrepresented creative entrepreneurs and founders.

Job Description

The Programme Manager will lead Somerset House's flagship talent development programme for underrepresented creative entrepreneurs and founders. Working at the heart of the Exchange community, you will design, adapt and deliver a programme framework that combines practical business support with meaningful access to knowledge, networks, expertise and opportunity. You will oversee the programme's strategic planning, logistics and delivery, while building strong relationships with participants, partners and stakeholders to ensure to ensure founders are supported to grow with confidence and purpose.

More than a programme manager, you will be a connector across the Somerset House ecosystem. You will create opportunities for business founders to engage with the wider resident community of artists, makers, freelancers, and creative enterprises, as well as with our inclusive talent programmes for young people, our public programme, and our broader network of industry partners and collaborators. By connecting people, programmes and communities, you will help founders develop sustainable businesses while strengthening Somerset House's wider talent development infrastructure.

The successful candidate will combine strong experience in programme strategy and management with a generous, collaborative approach to building communities, developing partnerships and managing strategic relationships. Highly organised and guided by relationships, they will be motivated to help creative founders build ambitious, resilient businesses that make an impact.

Please see the job pack for more information on Exchange and the role.

Job Requirements

Please see the job pack for full list of Job Requirements.

Job Responsibilities

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Job Overview

• Job Title: Exchange Programme Manager
• Salary: 40k-50k
• Hours: Full time
• Artform: Charity
• Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
• Contract: Permanent
• Closing date: Sun, 29 Nov 2026
• Location:

  London

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Job: Exchange Programme Manager

Job: Exchange Programme Manager

Organisation: Somerset House

Postcode: WC2R 1LA

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter via our online portal by 23.59 on 29 November 2026.

Your cover letter should include:
• Why you are interested in the role
• What makes you a good fit for the role (please refer to person specification

About Somerset House

Somerset House is the home of cultural innovators, sitting at the meeting point of artistic and social practice. We host the UK’s largest and most exciting creative community right in the heart of London.

We welcome 3 million annual visitors to share our unique combination of cultural events, the creative industries and history. It is this mix that empowers our programme and our organisational culture, making us a singular, compelling and inclusive place to visit and work.

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