Creative Director & Joint CEO

NFP People; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A participatory arts charity based in Rochdale is seeking a visionary Creative Director/Joint CEO to lead its artistic and strategic direction. The role requires an entrepreneurial leader with experience in securing funding and managing budgets while focusing on community engagement. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Managing Director and Board of Trustees, ensuring strategic development, and advocating for the charity's mission to create inclusive artistic opportunities. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential for this position.

Benefits

7.5% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing funding.
• Experience in overseeing complex budgets.
• Strong relationships with Boards and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the artistic vision and strategic direction of the charity.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure quality assurance of the work conducted by the company.
• Develop and maintain advocacy and relationships.

Skills

Funding acquisition

Complex budget management

Strategic leadership

Creative vision

Community engagement

Job description

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director who will also act as joint CEO to lead the artistic and strategic direction of the charity.

For over 40 years, the organisation has used creative practice as a catalyst for social change, promoting inclusion and empowering diverse communities across the North West. The mission and vision is to co-create inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage.

If this is something you are passionate about, then we would love to hear from you!

Position: Creative Director/Joint CEO

Location: Rochdale /Hybrid (in person 2-3 days per week, one of which must be a Wednesday)

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £45,000 plus a 7.5% employer pension contribution

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 24 February at 5pm

Interview Date: Thursday 12 March in person in Heywood

The Role

The Creative Director (Joint CEO) is responsible for the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of the charity. You will work as an equal partner with the Managing Director (MD/ Joint CEO), both reporting directly to the Board of Trustees to ensure that the organisation achieves its project objectives and strategic targets, while providing quality assurance of the work of the company.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Strategic Development
• Artistic Leadership
• Advocacy and Relationships
• Company & Governance
• Management and leadership

About You

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in securing funding, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees, other partners and stakeholders. You will have a creative and cultural leadership style and with experience of programming that reaches diverse communities.

About the Organisation

Join a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years the organisation has co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with diverse communities that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason. Through a range of initiatives from Art for Wellbeing to community-led festivals, the team provide opportunities for people to explore their heritage, find their voice, and experience the transformative power of the arts. The vision is for a world where everyone has access and opportunities to create, participate and belong.

We particularly encourage applications from individuals who live in Rochdale and/or identify as being of the global majority, disabled, neurodiverse and/or LGBTQ+/and or non-binary communities. The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Coordinator/manager, Learning and Engagement, Director, Creative Director, Operations Director, CEO, Director of Creative, Joint CEO, Deputy CEO, Assistant CEO, Chief Exec, Assistant Chief Exec, Deputy Chief Exec.

Creative Director and Joint CEO • Greater Manchester, GB