Director & Chief Executive Officer

Creative Scotland; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national arts organization is seeking a visionary Director to lead strategy, governance, and innovation. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in visual arts engagement and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role is primarily remote but requires some travel. Salary is £60-65k.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in visual arts engagement.
• Strategic leadership experience guiding a national organisation.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver Engage's mission, vision, and values.
• Ensure strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and financial sustainability.
• Lead a high-performing, inclusive team.

Skills

Visual arts engagement

Strategic insight

Leadership skills

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Overview

Engage seeks a visionary Director to lead strategy, governance, and innovation. A champion of visual arts engagement, you\'ll guide a respected organisation through renewal and sector evolution.

Engage, the National Association for Gallery Education, is entering a transformative phase following the departure of our director of 20 years. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Director & Chief Executive Officer to lead Engage into its next chapter. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for visual arts engagement, with the strategic insight and leadership skills to guide a respected national organisation through renewal and growth.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver Engage\'s mission, vision, and values in collaboration with the Board.
• Ensure strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and financial sustainability.
• Lead a high-performing, inclusive team; oversee operations, compliance, and work with our members.
• Drive innovation, income diversification, and sector relevance.
• Represent Engage publicly; champion equity and inclusion; foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Showcase a collaborative, hands-on leadership style with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Travel as required; work in a full-time capacity with flexible/remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in visual arts engagement.
• Strategic insight and leadership experience guiding a national organisation through renewal and growth.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach to leadership, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Salary and Location

Salary: £60-65k

This is a full-time role, mostly remote with some travel required.

Location: All Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Application Deadline

The deadline is Monday 29 September 2025 at 09:00.