Artistic Director

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

20 Stories High is seeking an Artistic Director in Liverpool to shape the artistic future in collaboration with the Executive Director, Associate Director, and team. You will champion new voices, develop the next generation of artists and ensure our work challenges, celebrates and reflects the communities we work alongside.

Co-creation, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of our work. You will live in or near the Liverpool City Region, immerse yourself in the city’s creative life, building

Qualifications

• Leadership in the arts sector.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the artistic strategy for 20 Stories High in Liverpool.
• Champion new voices and nurture a generation of artists in communities.

Job description

This role is about shaping the artistic future of 20 Stories High in partnership with the Executive Director, Associate Director, and the team. Championing new voices, developing the next generation of artists and ensuring our work continues to challenge, celebrate and reflect the communities we work alongside.

Co-creation, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We want a leader who shares these values while bringing fresh artistic thinking, ambitious ideas and the confidence to lead change.

Our work is rooted in relationships, so we believe our Artistic Director should live in, or within easy daily reach of the Liverpool City Region. We want someone who will immerse themselves in the creative life of the city: building connections, discovering artists and helping shape Liverpool's cultural future.

At the heart of this role are two ambitions:

• To create bold, ambitious theatre and artistic experiences with and for young people (aged 13–30) and communities (meaning excluded community groups of any age).
• To champion culturally diverse, working class, d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ artists, opening doors, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for the next generation of creatives and leaders.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Artistic Director

Company: 20 Stories High Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Hours: Full-time Location: Liverpool, L8 1XE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 19 Aug 2026 Closing date: 18 Sept 2026

This role is about shaping the artistic future of 20 Stories High in partnership with the Executive Director, Associate Director, and the team. Championing new voices, developing the next generation of artists and ensuring our work continues to challenge, celebrate and reflect the communities we work alongside.

Co-creation, inclusion and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We want a leader who shares these values while bringing fresh artistic thinking, ambitious ideas and the confidence to lead change.

Our work is rooted in relationships, so we believe our Artistic Director should live in, or within easy daily reach of the Liverpool City Region. We want someone who will immerse themselves in the creative life of the city: building connections, discovering artists and helping shape Liverpool's cultural future.

At the heart of this role are two ambitions:

• To create bold, ambitious theatre and artistic experiences with and for young people (aged 13–30) and communities (meaning excluded community groups of any age).
• To champion culturally diverse, working class, d/Deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ artists, opening doors, nurturing talent and creating opportunities for the next generation of creatives and leaders.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.