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.
What You’ll Do
As our Foundry Programme Lead, you’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering this inspiring programme. You’ll:
* Lead and support a team of freelance creative facilitators
* Design imaginative themes and project ideas for term‑time sessions
* Build a lively programme of holiday activities for local young people
* Manage the practical side of delivery; room bookings, scheduling, communication with parents and partners
* Contribute to marketing and outreach to help sessions thrive
* Bring your own creative skills into the mix through occasional workshop delivery
* Support visiting artists and step in to cover sessions when needed
* Visit projects regularly to ensure quality, engagement and youth voice remain at the heart of everything we do
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.
Who We’re Looking For
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
* Enhanced DBS
* Experience working with children and young people
* Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle
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.
To apply for this role, please send a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role against the job description above. This can be sent in video format if this is a more accessible option for you. Please also send a current CV, detailing experience to date, any relevant qualifications and training.
Applications should be sent to contact@ricnic.org.uk with the subject heading PROGRAMME LEAD.
* Closing date for applications is 13th April 2026.
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