Creative Director

Roundhouse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Roundhouse in London seeks a Creative Director to steer the artistic vision and programming, overseeing a year-round programme rooted in contemporary music with cross-arts and digital work.

The role champions youth participation and co-creation, balances ambition with sustainability, and sits on the organisation's Executive Team alongside the Chief Executive and Youth Director.

Qualifications

• Substantial track record in programming, producing, curation or artistic direction.
• Experience in a significant music-led, live performance or cultural organisation.
• Experience building partnerships and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the artistic vision and creative programming identity.
• Shape a year-round programme centred on contemporary music.
• Support youth participation and co-creation within the programme.
• Contribute to the organisation's 10-Year Strategy.
• Balance artistic ambition with commercial performance and audience development.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Team.

Skills

Programming

Producing

Curating

Artistic direction

Team leadership

Job description

The Roundhouse is recruiting a Creative Director to lead its artistic vision and creative programming, working with the Chief Executive and Youth Director as an Executive Team member. Its core is a year-round programme built around contemporary music, with cross-arts and digital work alongside. The post balances artistic ambition with commercial performance and youth participation, and champions artists at every career stage.

What the job involves

• Lead the artistic vision and creative programming identity of the Roundhouse
• Shape a year-round programme centred on contemporary music, with cross-arts and digital work
• Help the creative work reflect contemporary culture, reach new audiences and support the charitable purpose
• Contribute to the organisation's 10-Year Strategy
• Make youth voice, participation and co-creation an integral part of the programme, working with the Chief Executive and Youth Director
• Champion artists at every career stage, creating space for experimentation, ambitious work and new talent
• Balance artistic ambition with commercial performance, audience development and financial sustainability
• Serve as a member of the Executive Team

What’s required

Experience

• Substantial track record in programming, producing, curation or artistic direction
• Experience in a significant music-led, live performance or cultural organisation
• Experience supporting artists and building partnerships
• Experience leading teams

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of contemporary music and live performance
• Judgement to develop ambitious programmes that can be delivered at scale
• Commitment to inclusive practice
• Commitment to the value of youth participation in cultural programming