The Glasgow School of Art
Ready to lead and shape a world-renowned Fine Art programme at the heart of Glasgow s vibrant cultural scene The Glasgow School of Art is looking for a Master of Fine Art Programme Leader to join them! Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 About Us: At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit. Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow. As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader - The Role: The MFA is one of the School s capstone postgraduate programme a two-year course attracting a diverse cohort of artists from Scotland, the UK, and internationally. Known for its dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, it is respected worldwide for critical and experimental approaches to contemporary art. Rooted in Glasgow s cultural and curatorial ecosystems while operating within a global context, the programme fosters vital local and international connections. As Programme Leader, you will shape these relationships. This is a rare opportunity to direct a programme with an international reputation, embedded in a vibrant local context, and central to the future of Fine Art education. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader Responsibilities: As Programme Leader, you will oversee the academic direction, delivery, and development of the MFA, leading a team of lecturers and working closely with the Head of School, other postgraduate Programme Leaders, undergraduate Heads of Department, and senior colleagues. You will demonstrate a commitment to decentralised and inclusive approaches to Fine Art education. You will support students in engaging with diverse audiences, histories, and practices, challenging dominant Western paradigms. Your educational and (potentially) research activities will reflect these values, and you will provide evidence of innovative, student-centred teaching. You will also have a strong record of high-quality research and a willingness to play an active role in one of the School of Fine Art s research networks, contributing positively to the research culture of the School and the wider GSA. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader You: - Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent - An excellent understanding of current debates, trends, and issues in Fine Art - Demonstrable experience of practice and research in Fine Art - Experience of working with postgraduate students - Experience of curriculum design, development, and quality enhancement/assurance - Experience of managing initiatives to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to enhance accessibility in learning and teaching Master of Fine Art Programme Leader Benefits: - A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution - 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) - Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother - Cycle to Work scheme - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance - Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing - Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility. Closing date: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 24th September 2025 Interviews w/c 20th October 2025 If you are ready to lead and inspire, click Apply now and shape the future as our Master of Fine Art Programme Leader.
Ready to lead and shape a world-renowned Fine Art programme at the heart of Glasgow s vibrant cultural scene The Glasgow School of Art is looking for a Master of Fine Art Programme Leader to join them! Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week, Permanent Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025 About Us: At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit. Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow. As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader - The Role: The MFA is one of the School s capstone postgraduate programme a two-year course attracting a diverse cohort of artists from Scotland, the UK, and internationally. Known for its dynamic, interdisciplinary environment, it is respected worldwide for critical and experimental approaches to contemporary art. Rooted in Glasgow s cultural and curatorial ecosystems while operating within a global context, the programme fosters vital local and international connections. As Programme Leader, you will shape these relationships. This is a rare opportunity to direct a programme with an international reputation, embedded in a vibrant local context, and central to the future of Fine Art education. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader Responsibilities: As Programme Leader, you will oversee the academic direction, delivery, and development of the MFA, leading a team of lecturers and working closely with the Head of School, other postgraduate Programme Leaders, undergraduate Heads of Department, and senior colleagues. You will demonstrate a commitment to decentralised and inclusive approaches to Fine Art education. You will support students in engaging with diverse audiences, histories, and practices, challenging dominant Western paradigms. Your educational and (potentially) research activities will reflect these values, and you will provide evidence of innovative, student-centred teaching. You will also have a strong record of high-quality research and a willingness to play an active role in one of the School of Fine Art s research networks, contributing positively to the research culture of the School and the wider GSA. Master of Fine Art Programme Leader You: - Educated to postgraduate level or equivalent - An excellent understanding of current debates, trends, and issues in Fine Art - Demonstrable experience of practice and research in Fine Art - Experience of working with postgraduate students - Experience of curriculum design, development, and quality enhancement/assurance - Experience of managing initiatives to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to enhance accessibility in learning and teaching Master of Fine Art Programme Leader Benefits: - A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution - 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) - Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother - Cycle to Work scheme - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance - Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing - Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility. Closing date: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 24th September 2025 Interviews w/c 20th October 2025 If you are ready to lead and inspire, click Apply now and shape the future as our Master of Fine Art Programme Leader.
The Glasgow School of Art
Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe s most prestigious creative institutions. Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025 About Us: At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit. Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow. As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact. Head of Planning and Insights - The Role: This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. As Head of Planning and Insights, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, delivering robust performance monitoring, and managing risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish. You will own the annual planning cycle, crafting frameworks that empower confident decision-making and steering scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence. Working collaboratively across the institution, you ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies. Head of Planning and Insights - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and continuously enhance GSA s annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks - Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends - Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions - Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning - Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities - Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities Head of Planning and Insights You: - Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience - Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment - Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset - Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Head of Planning and Insights Benefits: - A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution - 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) - Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother - Cycle to Work scheme - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance - Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing - Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility. Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025 If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe s leading creative institutions, click Apply now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.
Ready to inspire the future of creative education through data, strategy, and innovation The Glasgow School of Art invites a dynamic and visionary Head of Planning and Insights to join us in shaping the performance, planning, and decision-making at one of Europe s most prestigious creative institutions. Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ Salary: £58,225 - £67,468 per annum pro rata Hours: 35 hours per week, permanent Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025 About Us: At the Glasgow School of Art (GSA), creativity is at our core. We are one of Europe s most exciting centres for studying, teaching, and researching fine art, design, and architecture. Situated in the vibrant heart of Glasgow, our studio-based, globally connected community thrives on pushing boundaries, evolving ideas, and nurturing the creative spirit. Through world-class teaching and pioneering research, we make a real difference inspiring innovation, critical thinking, and helping to shape the creative industries of tomorrow. As an independent and forward-thinking institution, we extend our reach through strong local, national, and international partnerships that multiply our impact. Head of Planning and Insights - The Role: This senior leadership role is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at GSA. As Head of Planning and Insights, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, delivering robust performance monitoring, and managing risk proactively to ensure the institution continues to flourish. You will own the annual planning cycle, crafting frameworks that empower confident decision-making and steering scenario planning and long-term forecasting to keep us agile in a changing sector. If you thrive on transforming data and insight into strategic action, this is your chance to lead at the nexus of creativity and organisational excellence. Working collaboratively across the institution, you ll oversee the management of information, generate actionable insights, and use advanced methodologies for analysing KPIs aligned to GSA s Strategic, Education, and Research strategies. Head of Planning and Insights - Key Responsibilities: - Lead and continuously enhance GSA s annual planning cycles with clear, effective frameworks - Drive scenario planning and forecasting to help senior leadership respond to policy shifts and sector trends - Deliver accessible, data-driven insights to underpin strategic decisions - Oversee institutional analytics to inform policy development and planning - Implement and maintain strong systems to monitor and report performance against priorities - Apply data analysis to assess institutional risks and opportunities Head of Planning and Insights You: - Postgraduate degree or equivalent relevant experience - Proven expertise in strategic planning, institutional research, or a related senior role in a complex environment - Sharp analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset - Confident communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Head of Planning and Insights Benefits: - A generous local government pension scheme with 23% employer contribution - 35 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff) - Financial assistance available for qualifying roles to make your transition smoother - Cycle to Work scheme - Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance - Comprehensive employee assistance programmes for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing - Excellent opportunities for professional growth and development We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. If you don t currently have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visas is available subject to UKVI eligibility. Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Monday 15th September 2025 If you are ready to take on a leadership role where your strategic vision and insight will directly influence one of Europe s leading creative institutions, click Apply now and join us in shaping the future of creative education.