Executive Director - Arts & Live Performance Leadership

ArtsHub Australia Pty; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community arts organization in Portsmouth is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission into 2026. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage projects, and support fundraising efforts, ensuring a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the arts. Key qualifications include leadership experience, budget management skills, and proficiency with IT systems like Google Suite and Adobe. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for the arts and proven ability to manage teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience working with artists in a leadership role.
• Proactive in promoting diversity across the organization.
• High-level written communication skills.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Experience in implementing best practices in people management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of Downtown Pompey's Business Plan.
• Act as a vital interface between creative and operational aspects.
• Provide information to the Chair of the Board.
• Manage fundraising initiatives and oversee project delivery.

Skills

Leadership in arts organizations

Commitment to LGBTQIA+ inclusion

Theatre and performance experience

Project management

Budget management

Fundraising experience

Interpersonal communication skills

IT systems fluency

Tools

Google Suite

Zoom

Adobe

Xero

Job description

A community arts organization in Portsmouth is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission into 2026. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage projects, and support fundraising efforts, ensuring a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the arts. Key qualifications include leadership experience, budget management skills, and proficiency with IT systems like Google Suite and Adobe. This role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for the arts and proven ability to manage teams effectively.