Founded in 1980, Emergency Exit Arts is a charity and leader in outdoor arts. Our charitable mission drives us to reach people where they are, in streets, neighbourhoods, parks, town squares and unexpected places - creating collective moments of wonder, pride and connection. We work with and for our communities who often have the least access to the arts, empowering people to be creative, confident and connected through radical , collaborative artistic experiences. EEA is a National Portfolio Organisation and receives a grant each year from Arts Council England.

EEA is entering a pivotal moment in our evolution. Following extensive consultation with our team, trustees, artist members and external partners, we are ready to appoint a new Creative Director / CEO who will lead EEA's artistic vision, organisational strategy and culture. Guiding us into a new era of creativity, community partnership and organisational resilience.

Creative Director / Chief Executive Officer

Purpose of the role:

• Hold, articulate and drive EEA's artistic vision and organisational direction

• Lead and inspire a creative, collaborative, imaginative culture

• Build strong and lasting relationships with communities and partners

• Position EEA as a national leader in outdoor, participatory and socially engaged art

• Work closely with the Executive Director to deliver a sustainable, strategic charity with financial resilience, strong governance and clear purpose

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse artistic, creative, community, producing or cultural leadership backgrounds. Outdoor arts experience is not essential. We are looking for a leader who can facilitate an empowered ecology of producers, artists, communities and staff where ideas thrive and collective imagination drives the work.