We are looking for a committed and entrepreneurial individual who is looking for an exciting new challenge leading LUX and making a significant contribution to supporting artists and advocating for artists' moving image in the UK. LUX is a small friendly organisation and this position is based in our building in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens, with LUX Scotland based in Glasgow, Scotland. You need to be an experienced strategic and operational leader, passionate about contemporary visual arts and the value of the public arts sector. This is a unique opportunity to set the strategic direction of the organisation as it enters its 22nd year following the departure of the founder Director Benjamin Cook. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people. You will have lead responsibility for managing and overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, as well as contributing to the cultural aspects of LUX's work, so you should be a dynamic leader and strategic thinker with great organisational and analytical skills and attention to detail. You will need an ability to think on your feet and stay calm in a busy environment. You will be the organisation's main public face so you should feel comfortable interacting with a variety of people and representing the organisation in a range of contexts. LUX is a charity and not-for-profit organisation which was originally founded as an artists-run co-operative, although we are no longer a co-operative the values of equity, equality and democracy are key to all of LUX's work and we expect everyone who works here to share and promote those values. To apply, please send the following items in a single email addressed to [email protected] using the subject line: LUX DIRECTOR/ YOUR NAME. Application materials must be submitted in a single PDF document plus separate Equal Opportunities Form and be received no later than end of day (5pm) on 18th November 2024. Any applications received after this time will not be considered. If you have any particular access needs or need any help applying or questions that are not answered in this recruitment pack then please contact us at [email protected]Job Summary
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