Creative Development Manager
As Creative Development Manager, you will lead the creative direction and business growth of Pink Elephant which forms a key part of the Stepping Stones NI social enterprise offer.
This role combines artistic leadership with business development, while ensuring our learning disability participants get the training and support they need, inspiring them to fulfil their full potential.
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Location: 39 Seymour Street, Lisburn
Salary: £32,000
Hours of Work: 37 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 9am - 4.30pm, Friday 9am -4pm), with occasional evening / weekend hours to meet the needs of the business.
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Responsible for:
Leading the creative vision and product development of Pink Elephant.
Delivering a structured learning programme to develop personal and employability skills for participants, mentoring and supporting them to fulfill their full potential.
Driving business growth through innovation, marketing, and external partnerships.
Overseeing operational planning, budgets, and project delivery.
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HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and complete the online form. An application pack will then be sent to the email address you provide.
Alternatively, you can download the application pack directly from our website.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as a form of application.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
About the role
Applications will be shortlisted against the criteria detailed in the job description. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend first stage interview to assess the candidates suitability for the role.
If we receive a high number of applicants, we reserve the right to increase the number of competencies that the candidates will have to demonstrate.
Where the quality of applications is particularly high applicants may be invited to a second stage interview.
Stepping Stones NI is an equal opportunities employer.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Proven experience in a creative leadership role (e.g., design studio, stationery, crafts, print, or similar)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading, supporting, or managing a team
- Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic ability and creativity in stationery or design work
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in business development, marketing, or sales within a creative industry
- Display an understanding of how best to support people with a learning disability
- Excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Canva
Desired criteria
- Experience in the wedding or events industry
- Previous experience of working directly with people with a learning disability
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Managing Teams
Motivation
Communication
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