RicNic
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Job Summary
Job Description
Do you thrive in creative environments and love empowering young people to express themselves? RicNic is searching for an imaginative, organised and community minded Programme Lead to lead on RicNic Foundry, our rapidly expanding youth creativity programme.
About Foundry
Foundry brings free, high quality creative opportunities directly into communities through after school clubs, holiday projects and special artist led activities for under 18s. Every project is youth led, giving children and young people the chance to shape ideas, take ownership and collaborate with professional creatives.
We’re already delivering exciting work across Walsall, and with support from the National Lottery Million Hours Fund, we’re ready to grow – reaching more young people across the borough and sparking even more creativity.
This is a role for someone who wants to make a real difference; someone who enjoys working hands on with communities, collaborating with artists, and helping young people discover what they’re capable of.
NB. This role is currently offered on a fixed term basis to March 2027. Extension of this contract and an increase of hours is our long-term aim, subject to successful funding in the future.
£28,080 FTE nearmejobs.eu Part time (10 hours per week) Fixed term until March 2027
Job Requirements
Our ideal Programme Lead is:
A creative thinker with experience working with children and young people
Confident leading a small team and reporting within a supportive staff structure
Comfortable guiding freelance facilitators and nurturing a positive, collaborative environment
Knowledgeable about safeguarding and committed to safe, inclusive practice
Able to travel across Walsall regularly, with occasional wider Midlands travel
Essential
Enhanced DBS
Experience working with children and young people
Desirable
Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
Job Overview
- Job Title: Programme Lead: RicNic Foundry
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Salary: £25k-£30k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Charity
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026
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Location:
West Midlandsnearmejobs.eu view on Google Maps
Job: Programme Lead: RicNic Foundry
Job: Programme Lead: RicNic Foundry
Organisation: RicNic
Postcode: WS4 1BU
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