Interim Director: Arts Strategy & Program Delivery

Southbank Centre; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbank Centre is seeking an Interim Director of Arts Planning and Producing to join in December 2026 on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. The role leads the translation of artistic vision and event planning strategy into a practical plan that delivers a world-class programme and revenue targets.

The post oversees site-wide diary planning and the artistic programme delivery functions, acting as an enabler, influencer and collaborator across art-forms and departments to ensure coherent,

Responsibilities

• Oversees translation of artistic vision and event planning strategy into a practical plan that delivers a world-class programme and revenue targets.
• Leads site-wide diary planning and the artistic programme delivery functions, acting as an enabler, influencer and collaborator across art-forms and departments.

Job description

Southbank Centre is seeking an Interim Director of Arts Planning and Producing to join in December 2026 on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term basis. The role leads the translation of artistic vision and event planning strategy into a practical plan that delivers a world-class programme and revenue targets.

The post oversees site-wide diary planning and the artistic programme delivery functions, acting as an enabler, influencer and collaborator across art-forms and departments to ensure coherent,