- Job Role: Senior Management
- Salary: £18,720 annually, for 24 hours per week (£31,200 for full-time equivalent)
- Hours per week: 24
The Programmes and Administration Manager of MHA NI (formerly Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival (NIMHAF), will lead a team that may be composed of volunteers, freelance creative professionals and event coordinators. You will be involved in every aspect of collaboration from project development to delivery, general programming and the overall artistic vision and development of the organisation.
During the project(s), the Programmes and Administration Manager will supervise and guide copywriters, artists, web and print designers to create promotional materials.
The Programmes and Administration Manager will work within a budget and have experience of preparing and submitting funding applications. You will be supported by and will report to the MHA NI Board.
The Programmes and Administration Manager will work independently, using their professional expertise to manage the day-to-day organisation of MHA NI community projects and overseeing the organisation of our annual festival and symposia. You will liaise with the Board regarding key decision making.
The Programmes and Administration Manager will have the ability to work well under pressure as they will manage diverse teams working on multiple projects/events.
The Programmes and Administration Manager will have a clear vision of how they will deliver the MHA NI’s message in a way that speaks directly to programme participants.
Our creative programmes take place across Northern Ireland and has links nationally and internationally. You will have opportunities to travel and meet other professionals in the CAH sector. The Programmes and Administration Manager will represent the MHA NI at events and attend CAH sector meetings.
- Closing Date Thursday 10th September 2026 at 4:00pm
- Interviews: Thursday 24th September 2026
To apply
Contact damien@nimhaf.org to request an application pack
This post is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and the Baring Foundation.
Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026 at 4:00pm
