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Unleash your creativity as a Director for Creativity & Impact in an island community to drive social impact through arts
Overview
Salary £50000 - £60000
Location Mareel, Shetland
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join us at Shetland Arts, where you'll not only oversee artistic and creative activities, but also influence the direction of arts and culture in Shetland. Based on the stunning island community, this is a unique opportunity to create significant social impact through the arts.
Role Summary
- Permanent, full-time position offering a competitive package inclusive of up to £5,000 in relocation support, access to an exceptional final salary pension scheme (CARE), and free cinema tickets.
- Location: Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland.
- Strategy development and executive leadership role where you directly report to the Chief Executive.
- Oversee all artistic and creative activities, including learning and outreach.
- Play a key role in promoting art and culture in Shetland.
Role Requirements
- A strong background in programming, commissioning, and creative education.
- Inspired by island communities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong people manager.
- Able to influence organizational direction and stay connected to creative delivery.
Application Process Details
- Prepare a CV with details of two referees (maximum of 2 sides of A4).
- Write a supporting statement detailing how you meet the job specification and your reasons for applying (maximum of 2 sides of A4).
- Email the above documents to jobs@shetlandarts.org.
This is a key senior management role where you’ll oversee the delivery of all artistic and creative activity including learning and outreach. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering social impact through the arts.
If you have a background in programming, commissioning and creative education, you are inspired by island communities, as well as being a fantastic people manager - we want to hear from you.
What are the details?
- Permanent, full-time position
- Salary: £50,000–£60,000
- Based at Mareel, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WQ
- Relocation support available (up to £5,000)
Why should you apply?
- Make a difference - See the impact our work has on our close-knit, creative community.
- Shape the future - Play a key role in shaping the future of arts and culture in Shetland
- Strategic leadership - Influence organisational direction while staying connected to creative delivery.
- Collaboration - Join a supportive and committed team who care deeply about their work and the community.
Staff perks
- Exceptional final salary pension scheme (CARE)
- Discounts in our Shetland Arts retail spaces
- Free cinema tickets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
- Additional leave available for voluntary work
How to apply
- Submit a CV including the details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent) - maximum 2 sides of A4.
- A supporting statement addressing the criteria in the person specification and your motivations for applying - maximum 2 sides of A4.
- Applications should be sent to [email removed - click apply for more details]
The full details of the role can be found in the job pack below.
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