Deputy CEO/Creative Director

Deputy CEO/Creative Director

Cartwheel Arts Closing date: Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
North West

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Cartwheel Arts is recruiting for a Deputy CEO/Creative Director to working alongside the CEO/Creative Director to contribute to the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of Cartwheel Arts.

Job Description

The Deputy CEO/Creative Director is responsible for working alongside the CEO/Creative Director to contribute to the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of Cartwheel Arts. Line managed by the CEO/Creative Director, they will lead on daily operations including governance, fundraising, marketing, embedding EDI across all aspects of the company's operations and contribute to artistic programming to achieve our project objectives and strategic targets. They will deputise as ambassador for the organisation and foster strong stakeholder relationships. On occasion, they may be required to deputise for the CEO/Creative Director.

Job Requirements

In this pivotal role, the Deputy CEO/Creative Director is responsible for working alongside the CEO/Creative Director to contribute to the artistic vision, creative, entrepreneurial and strategic leadership of Cartwheel Arts. Line managed by the CEO/Creative Director, they will lead on daily operations including governance, fundraising, marketing, embedding EDI across all aspects of the company's operations and contribute to artistic programming to achieve our project objectives and strategic targets. They will deputise as ambassador for the organisation and foster strong stakeholder relationships. They will build 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. On occasion, they may be required to deputise for the CEO/Creative Director.

Job Responsibilities

Full Job description can be downloaded from the website

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy CEO/Creative Director
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 08 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Deputy CEO/Creative Director

Job: Deputy CEO/Creative Director

Organisation: Cartwheel Arts

Postcode: OL10 1LW

How to Apply

To apply, visit our website, download and complete the Application Form and email to [email protected]