Visionary Arts Leader — Equity, Partnerships & Sector Influence

DisabilityArtsOnline Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

33 days holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

TripleC is seeking a visionary Co-Artistic Director (External and Sector Development) to guide its next chapter of influence and sustainability. This senior role champions equity and authentic advocacy, requiring lived experience of disability/deafness.

The post involves national partnerships, policy influence, and close collaboration with the CEO and board. The role is remote with at least two in-person meetings per month in Manchester, offering a 0.4 FTE permanent PAYE contract and a salary of

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in the creative industries with a track record of influencing change.
• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder with a commitment to inclusive, lived experience-led practice.
• Experience as a practitioner in the arts and intersectional lived experience including disability/deafness is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior creative, strategic, and external leadership across the organisation.
• Lead national advocacy, partnerships, and sector influence.
• Champion access, representation, and equity for DDN creatives and professionals.
• Represent TripleC at senior levels across industry, government, and cultural forums.
• Support sustainability through partnership development and strategic income opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Co-Artistic Director to shape vision and sustainability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

External partnerships

Advocacy

Inclusion and lived experience

Excellent communication

Job description

TripleC is seeking a visionary Co-Artistic Director (External and Sector Development) to guide its next chapter of influence and sustainability. This senior role champions equity and authentic advocacy, requiring lived experience of disability/deafness.

The post involves national partnerships, policy influence, and close collaboration with the CEO and board. The role is remote with at least two in-person meetings per month in Manchester, offering a 0.4 FTE permanent PAYE contract and a salary of