Cultural Director; Maternity Cover

Cultural Director (12 months maternity cover)

Cultural Director (maternity cover) for Culture Warrington is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation as we relaunch the Pyramid Arts Centre following an 18-month closure for capital redevelopment.

This maternity cover role of Cultural Director will be a transformational role which is central to the organisation’s future, with clear tangible outcomes to be delivered over a 12-month period.

The role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to make a significant impact and who is striving to make a transformational change, in a leadership role within an aspiring and ambitious cultural organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the artistic strategic vision and financial resilience of the organisation working closely with the Executive Director and Business Director, delivering on the aims and objectives of the business plan.

If you have experience of leading a diverse programme, supporting passionate and experienced staff and having the ability to make significant change in Warrington’s cultural sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.

The role of Cultural Director is a dynamic leadership position, perfect for an arts professional with demonstrable experience in artistic leadership, organisational development, programme & people management and partner collaboration to drive forward Culture Warrington's ambitions. The Cultural Director will work closely with our Executive Director and Business Director to drive the strategic direction, artistic vision and financial resilience of the organisation whilst fulfilling the organisation’s business plan.

This is an exciting role with clear tangible outcomes over a 12-month period of maternity cover focusing on:

• The development and execution of Pyramid Arts Centre’s Artistic programme and delivery of the associated outcomes.
• The development and execution of Warrington Arts Festival.
• Fulfilling Culture Warrington’s ambition in becoming an NPO.
• Strengthening the financial and strategic resilience of Culture Warrington.
• Supporting Warrington Borough Council to deliver cultural aspirations through Cheshire and Warrington Devolution.

As the Cultural Director you will lead a team of passionate, creative and deeply committed people focusing on producing, engagement, artist development, education and sustainability. You will act as a public face and advocate of Culture Warrington, enhancing its profile and reputation.

This role is maternity cover for an existing role and so will also provide continuity and further development for projects and programmes already underway.