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Our small but formidable team works hard to contribute to a sustainable and resilient creative economy, making the arts accessible to all.

Our supportive team environment, with flexible working and development opportunities, makes this meaningful work not only possible, but enjoyable too!

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Freelance Project Manager: Re:Create Programme

Creative United is seeking an experienced Freelance Project or Programme Manager to support the delivery and wrap-up of the current Re:Create business support programme, running across Wandsworth, Richmond, Westminster and Thurrock.

This 3-month contract (January–March 2026) offers the chance to play a key role in empowering 80+ artists, makers and micro-creative enterprises. The Project Manager will coordinate a team of business mentors, manage relationships with programme participants and funding partners, organise and deliver a major networking event in Wandsworth, and track programme activity, outputs and evaluation data. You’ll be the central point of contact ensuring smooth delivery, high engagement, and timely reporting.

We’re looking for a confident communicator with at least 3 years’ experience managing multi-stakeholder projects in the arts, cultural or creative industries, and strong organisational and admin skills. Experience with business support programmes is a bonus.

Fee: £10,000–£12,500 (excl. VAT) for an estimated 25 hours per week over the project period.

If you’re passionate about supporting creative livelihoods and skilled at keeping complex projects running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.

Read the full brief

Please respond to this brief by sending us your CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages detailing your relevant experience. Please also indicate in the cover letter your preferred working arrangements regarding days/hours per week over the project period and a breakdown of your fee.

Send your CV and cover letter to Sarah Thirtle, Director of Strategic Development – sarah.thirtle@creativeunited.org.uk.

Deadline for receipt of proposals: midday, Friday 19 December 2025.