Creative Programme Producer

Are you a creative producer who loves turning big ideas into unforgettable experiences? As Creative Programme Producer at Wonderseekers
, you’ll shape and deliver bold, imaginative programmes that bring science to life for children and families at Winchester Science Centre
. From live shows and exhibitions to events and interactive content, you’ll lead projects from concept to curtain‑up, collaborating with artists, scientists and young people to create inclusive, high‑quality experiences that inspire curiosity and wonder. This is a hands‑on, people‑focused role for someone who thrives on creative collaboration, strong production management and making a real impact – every single day.

At Wonderseekers, you’ll be joining a friendly, values‑driven charity with a strong sense of purpose and a genuinely supportive culture. We care deeply about our people, offering a wide range of benefits including generous holiday, enhanced pension contribution, wellbeing and mental health support, flexible working options, cafe and shop discount, free tickets, and much more. You’ll work alongside passionate, creative colleagues who are committed to inclusion, collaboration and continuous learning – making Wonderseekers not just a great place to work, but a place where you can truly belong and thrive.

If you have any questions about this role after reading the advert, please don't hesitate to get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Worked across 5 in 7 days on a rota basis but will include a mixture of office hours, and evening/weekend work in line with the needs of the programme. We are open to discussing flexible working.

Contract: Permanent

Line manager: Head of Programming

Responsible for: Inspirers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. Bank holiday working required.

Location: Usually Winchester Science Centre with occasional working required at Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh. Onsite presence is essential for the majority of this role.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026

Please note, we’ll accept applications until the closing date, but we may start interviewing earlier – so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews:

Our interview process is designed to be relaxed and informative, and will include an in‑person interview, tour and a brief task. Depending on the number of applicants, we may also arrange an informal Teams call prior to meeting in person. We look forward to getting to know candidates through a two‑way process, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about us and what it’s like to work at Wonderseekers.

Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre – a vibrant, hands‑on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum‑linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year.

Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.

The Creative Programme Producer is a dynamic and imaginative individual who brings projects from concept to delivery with creative flair and precision. Responsible for a portfolio of events, live demonstrations, exhibitions, and content strands, the role will inspire, entertain, and connect with audiences, particularly children and…