Contemporary Visual Arts Network West Midlands

Arts Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A national arts organization is seeking a Project Manager for a contract role focused on enhancing creative workspaces in Birmingham. This part-time position involves coordinating and overseeing project delivery, managing budgets, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in research and cultural projects, along with knowledge of the West Midlands arts landscape. This flexible role is designed for individuals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the creative sector.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

5 holidays plus bank holidays

Concessionary days at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating arts projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with managing budgets and project timelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with various partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee project delivery alongside the Research Lead.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project administration.
• Act as a key liaison for partners, funders, and the project Steering Group.
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and effective governance throughout the project.

Skills

Experience in research

Knowledge of cultural infrastructure

Understanding of multi-partner arts projects

Familiarity with West Midlands arts context

Job description

Project Manager (Contracted) | Creative Workspaces: A Research Project & Action-led Report for Birmingham

Published Wed, 04 Feb 2026

Job Summary

This ambitious 18-month project will explore the availability, accessibility, affordability, and sustainability of creative workspaces for visual artists across Birmingham, generating actionable insights to support the city’s vibrant arts sector.

Job Description

CVAN WM is looking for an arts professional living or professionally based in the West Midlands to join us in this exciting role, helping to coordinate, manage, and deliver a project that will make a real difference to artists and creative spaces in the region.

Key Dates

• Shortlisting Response: Tuesday 17 March 2026, 5:00pm
• Interviews (online): Monday 23 or Tuesday 24 March 2026

About the Role

• Hours: 1 day per week (7 hours), flexible, remote working with some in-person activity in Birmingham
• Holidays: 5 days per annum plus 1.5 days pro rata for UK bank holidays; 7 concessionary days over Christmas closure

Applicants are invited to contact Colette Griffin, CVAN WM Director, at colette[@]cvanwestmidlands.co.uk to book a 15-minute Zoom or phone conversation to discuss the role.

Job Requirements

Project Aims

• Address critical gaps in Birmingham's creative workspace ecosystem
• Provide practitioner-led insight into the needs of artists
• Generate actionable recommendations for future planning, advocacy, and investment

This project is led by CVAN WM, funded by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and supported by Birmingham City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Job Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Project Manager will:

• Coordinate and oversee project delivery alongside the Research Lead
• Manage budgets, timelines, and project administration
• Act as a key liaison for partners, consultants, contributors, funders, and the project Steering Group
• Ensure accessibility, inclusivity, and effective governance throughout the project

This flexible, part‑time role is ideal for someone experienced in research, cultural infrastructure, or multi‑partner arts projects, with strong knowledge of the West Midlands arts context.

About Contemporary Visual Arts Network West Midlands

We advocate for contemporary visual arts in the West Midlands by supporting artists, arts workers, and organisations through paid opportunities, critical programming, and partnership working, while driving policy change to ensure a sustainable and vibrant sector.