Creative Director / Joint CEO

Get Grants Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the UK is seeking a Creative Director to provide inspirational leadership and oversee fundraising efforts from trusts and foundations. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Managing Director to achieve strategic goals and managing relationships with major funders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in fundraising, leadership, and community engagement, embodying values of equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising and securing income from trusts and foundations.
• Experience working with Boards of Trustees.
• Strong management skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Devise and oversee the creative programme.
• Manage relationships with major funders.
• Provide leadership alongside the Managing Director.

Skills

Fundraising

Leadership

Relationship management

Budget oversight

Job description

Function(s)

Finance & Legal, Operations & Service Delivery, Senior Management, Volunteer Recruitment & Management

Sector(s)

Arts & Culture

Details

In this pivotal role, you will work alongside our Managing Director/joint CEO to provide inspirational leadership to achieve our artistic, social, and strategic objectives, and to line manage members of our team.

The Creative Director will devise and oversee our creative programme, in collaboration with our team, partners and stakeholders. The role is responsible for income generation from trusts and foundations and managing our relationships with our current major funders including the Arts Council England (we are an NPO), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Garfield Weston Foundation. You will be the primary advocate for our charity.

We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record in fundraising, overseeing complex budgets, and fostering productive relationships with a Board of Trustees. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are embedded in our work within diverse communities.