Chief Impact Officer

SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic cultural institution in London seeks a Chief Impact Officer to redefine impact in the arts. You'll embed impact within the organization, align strategies across departments, and spearhead innovative projects. The role welcomes diverse applications, encouraging those from underrepresented groups to apply. Complete the online application by 9 am on 18 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leadership roles within cultural or artistic organizations.
• Strong background in embedding impact across projects and partnerships.
• Experience in fundraising and building strategic relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge in embedding impact across every part of the organisation.
• Identify and co-shape 'beacon' projects that deliver measurable results.
• Align strategy across various departments to maximize ambition and purpose.

Skills

Leadership in cultural institutions

Impact measurement

Strategic alignment

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions – and drive meaningful change for communities across Shakespeare’s Globe current and future reach?

It’s a chance to redefine what impact looks like in the arts and working across existing Shakespeare’s Globe structures and teams to ensure that every project, partnership, and performance delivers lasting public benefit.

The Globe is entering an exciting new chapter. We are investing in systems-changing transformation, pioneering partnerships, and amplifying our sector-leading approaches to performance, audiences, learning, research, and innovation.

As our first Chief Impact Officer, you will:

• Lead the charge in embedding impact across every part of the organisation.
• Identify and help co-shape and scale current ‘beacon’ projects that test bold ideas, influence internal practice, and deliver real-time results.
• Align strategy across fundraising, partnerships, engagement, and communications ensuring every effort maximises ambition, purpose and income.
• Future-proof the organisation through horizon scanning, scenario planning, and digital transformation.

Your leadership will ensure we create positive, measurable change in the world of learning, cultural experiences and theatre.

We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.

To apply, please complete the online application form found on our website, by 9am on 18 November 2025.

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