Inclusive Arts Director & Strategy Lead

Artspace Cinderford; Littledean; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Artspace Cinderford is seeking a part-time leadership role (24 hours/week) to steer the organisation in partnership with the Development Director. The post oversees the creative programme with a strong focus on inclusion, engages with local strategies, and develops strategic partnerships within Gloucestershire.

The role includes producing the Business Plan, managing budgets, and securing funding through grants and contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a charitable or arts context.
• Strong track record of partnership development and collaboration.
• Experience with strategic planning, budgeting and fundraising.
• Ability to manage contracts, SLAs and funder reporting.
• Experience in line management and staff development.
• Commitment to inclusion, accessibility and community engagement.
• Excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organisation in partnership with the Development Director.
• Oversee Artspace’s creative programme, ensuring inclusivity is core.
• Develop strategic partnerships and align work with the Business Plan.
• Produce the Artspace Business Plan with colleagues and Trustees.
• Be strategic lead for Creative Health commissions and related projects.
• Oversee Engage Circus Project and outreach activities.
• Attend meetings and represent Artspace externally as needed.
• Help raise funds via grants, donations and contracts; diversify income.
• Report to funders and manage contract reporting across programmes.
• Line manage and support other staff; monitor budgets and expenditure.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Fundraising / grants

Budgeting & financial controls

Contract management & reporting

Team management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & compliance

Communication & advocacy

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Artspace Cinderford is seeking a part-time leadership role (24 hours/week) to steer the organisation in partnership with the Development Director. The post oversees the creative programme with a strong focus on inclusion, engages with local strategies, and develops strategic partnerships within Gloucestershire.

The role includes producing the Business Plan, managing budgets, and securing funding through grants and contracts.