Creative Director and Joint CEO

NFP People Limited; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local arts charity based in Rochdale is seeking a visionary Creative Director and Joint CEO to lead its artistic and strategic direction. This full-time role entails working closely with the Managing Director to ensure the organization’s project objectives are met while fostering inclusive artistic opportunities for diverse communities. The ideal candidate will exhibit entrepreneurial leadership, a strong ability to secure funding, and experience in community engagement. A commitment to enhancing wellbeing through the arts is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing funding and managing budgets.
• Experience in artistic and cultural leadership.
• Ability to foster relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the artistic vision and strategic direction of the charity.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and report to the Board.
• Ensure project objectives and strategic targets are met.

Skills

Entrepreneurial leadership

Securing funding

Creative programming

Relationship building

Job description

Creative Director and Joint CEO – Rochdale NFP People Limited • Rochdale

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

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

• 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 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. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.