Deputy Director (Operations & Executive Function)

ArtsHub Australia Pty; Northampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organisation in Northampton is seeking a strategic Deputy Director to join its senior leadership team. The role involves shaping the organisation’s development, leading fundraising efforts, and managing operations. Ideal candidates will have senior management experience, a strong financial background, and a commitment to accessibility and inclusion. This full-time role offers a salary of £42,000-£45,000, depending on experience, and applications close on January 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership or management roles.
• Track record of successful fundraising initiatives.
• Strong financial literacy essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising, philanthropy, and earned-income strategy.
• Manage organisational planning and compliance.
• Oversee financial management.
• Direct operations and facilities management.

Skills

Senior leadership or management experience

Successful track record in fundraising

Strong financial literacy

HR experience

Robust project management skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement

Commitment to accessibility and inclusion

Collaborative leadership style

Job description

Deputy Director (Operations & Executive Function)

We are seeking a strategic, values-driven Deputy Director to join the senior leadership team. This role works closely with the CEO/Artistic Director and plays a central part in shaping the organisation’s development, effectiveness and long-term sustainability.

Job Summary

Salary: £42,000‑£45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Location: 24 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Deadline: 12 January 2026, 5pm

Person Specification

• Senior leadership or management experience
• Successful track record in fundraising
• Strong financial literacy, HR experience and robust project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
• Commitment to accessibility, inclusion and artist‑led values
• Collaborative, transparent and supportive leadership style

Key Responsibilities

• Lead NNCA’s fundraising, philanthropy and earned‑income strategy
• Manage organisational planning, reporting and compliance
• Oversee financial management alongside the Finance Manager
• Lead HR, team culture and professional development
• Direct operations, facilities management and visitor experience
• Manage relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders
• Help define NNCA’s next chapter by guiding organisational direction, developing a strong leadership culture, and ensuring our work remains rooted in artists, communities and collaborative values.

Applications close: 12 January 2026, 5pm
Interviews: End of January

Contact for more info: [emailprotected]

NN Contemporary Art welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.