Recruiting: Head of Programme, Arts & Culture

  • Artist: Jaakko Mattila

    We are looking for a seasoned producer and a strong networker with a passion for art, architecture and design.

    You are an arts professional with experience of international projects. You are also a confident communicator and capable of creatively building partnerships and identifying opportunities for cross-cultural and border crossing collaboration. We appreciate a good knowledge of the British and Irish context. An excellent command of Finnish and English is essential.

    The Arts & Culture Programme is focused on promoting Finnish art and artists in Great Britain and Ireland and facilitating international collaboration. Over the past three years we have developed a high profile and ambitious programming especially in the fields of art, design and architecture.

    The position is for a fixed term of 8 months beginning on 1 February 2013. We offer a monthly salary of 3.200 Euros as well as a creative and challenging working environment in London.

    Applications (short cover letter and CV only) should be sent in English by email by 4 November 2012 to recruiting@finnish-institute.org.uk with ARTS & CULTURE on the subject line. Interviews will take place in Helsinki in November.
    For further information, please contact Director Raija Koli by email at raija.koli@finnish-institute.org.uk.