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Artistic Director, Jumped Up Theatre

  •  East
  •  Â£30k-40k (pro rata)
  •  Part time
  •  Closes June 12, 2025
  •  Sarah Hunter
  •  sarahhunter@jumpeduptheatre.com
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Artistic Director to provide creative and strategic leadership across our organisation as part of a new co-leadership model alongside the General Manager.

Job Description

This newly created leadership position will drive our artistic direction, shape its delivery, strengthen partnerships, champion community engagement, and ensure the sustainability and growth of our programmes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking opportunities to lead, shape and grow a creative organisation. We are seeking candidates who be supportive of the current programme and of the existing team, curate innovative activity and create a new future for Jumped Up.

Reflecting our local communities we are actively seeking applicants who identify as being D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, or are from a migrant or a Global Majority background, or identify as Working Class

What We Offer

  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working options (2.5 days/week), designed to work around other freelance projects.
  • Opportunity to co-lead a nationally recognised, community-rooted arts organisation.
  • Opportunity to innovate creative practicse and delivery in a young and dynamic city, alongside a skilled and enthusiastic team.
  • Supportive team and engaged Board of Trustees

Salary Range: £38K- £42.5K Commensurate with experience and skills within a new co-leadership model with a new General Manager.

Hours: 2.5 days per week (negotiable)

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Peterborough/ hybrid. On average 1 day a week working in the office with the team, plus homeworking, public facing events and external meetings.

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Line Manages: Event Producer

Job Requirements

Person Specification

Essential

  • Proven leadership experience in a substantial artistic or creative role (minimum 3 years.)
  • Strong understanding of community-led arts practice and inclusive programming, including innovating models that support access and deliver diversity.
  • Knowledge and experience of working in the cultural sector in non-metropolitan, regional areas.
  • Passion for centring young people, children and families in commissioning work and shaping its legacy.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams, projects, and budgets.
  • Experience with fundraising, partnership development, and income generation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Knowledge of the UK arts funding landscape.

Please see full person specification on website

Job Responsibilities

Please see full job specification on website

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How to Apply

All enquiries and applications should be directed via Sarah Hunter

More information on the job specification document on our website.

To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in and suitability for the role.

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