Programme Manager Arts

About the Role

• Lead the delivery of impactful Arts programmes that connect the UK and Thailand through creative exchange, collaboration, and innovation.
• Manage programme activities, build strategic partnerships, and foster relationships with artists, cultural organisations, and creative sector stakeholders.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Thailand and the British Council's global Arts network to deliver high-quality projects that support artistic innovation, inclusive creative practice, cultural dialogue, and sustainable growth in the creative economy.
• Manage key stakeholders and partners, and potentially lead a small local team, to strengthen long-term connections between the UK's and Thailand's vibrant cultural sectors.
• Contribute to the British Council's mission of building trust, opportunity, and international collaboration through the arts.

Accountabilities

• Sector / Subject Expertise: Using knowledge of the local arts sector to deliver relevant Arts programmes, strengthen understanding of UK creative sector priorities, and foster international collaboration.
• Leadership & Management: Providing specialist Arts expertise, collaborating with global teams, and managing programme delivery while embedding EDI and anti-racist practices.
• Strategy & Planning: Supporting the planning of the country Arts portfolio, aligning strategic priorities, and leveraging digital channels to maximise impact and sustainability.
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships across the arts and cultural sectors, while developing a diverse network of creative and cultural stakeholders.
• Brand & Market Positioning: Promoting the diversity of UK arts and creative industries, strengthening the British Council's reputation, and showcasing programme impact through engaging communications.
• Programme Management: Managing Arts projects, budgets, contracts, procurement, grants, due diligence, stakeholder engagement, and reporting to ensure successful delivery and accountability.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree level in Arts & Humanities fields or relevant professional experience.
• Professional Certification: Project management or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Role Specific Skills:
• Knowledge of local Arts.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Understanding of MEL principles and ability to apply within an Arts context.
• Ability to manage end-to-end programme delivery and finance.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Teamworking skills.
• Role Specific Knowledge and Experience (Essential):
• Good knowledge and understanding of current trends and practices in at least one sector of the arts and creative industries in the country.
• Experience of working on national arts/creative industry projects.
• Role Specific Knowledge and Experience (Desirable):
• Understanding and appreciation of current arts trends and practices in the UK.
• Experience of working on international arts projects.
• Experience of fundraising.

Important Information

• Working Arrangement: Onsite.
• Location/Country: Bangkok, Thailand.