Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31)

Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31)

Arts Council England Closing date: Sun, 10 May 2026

Artform: Literature
Role: Customer Service
Contract: Permanent
South West

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

As the Director, South West and Literature, you will play a key role in developing our national ambitions, as well as playing your part in a South West team dedicated to ensuring that culture thrives in all of our communities, from Tewkesbury to Portsmouth, from Swindon to the Isles of Scilly.

Job Description

Within the South West team, you will operate from our Bristol office and play a central role in our area management team, line managing senior staff, convening team meetings, and owning some critical sector relationships. Across the region, culture plays a critical role in placemaking, economic development and civic pride. In a typical year, we will invest more than £55 million in the outh west's cultural ambitions.

As well as forging strong links with fellow arm's length bodies and Lottery Distributors, such as Historic England, the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the British Film Institute, we work closely with stakeholders in local government, higher education, business and the voluntary and community sectors to maximise the potential of our investment. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for the right candidate - come and join us in creating a bold and inclusive future for arts and culture.

If you would like any further information about the role or would like to arrange an informal conversation with Phil Gibby the South West Area Director, please contact his PA. Email: [email protected]

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Director, Literature and Bristol (SWB31)
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Customer Service
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 10 May 2026
  • Location:
    South West