Deputy CEO/Creative Director
Cartwheel Arts Closing date: Wed, 08 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
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
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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
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Location:
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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]
- Contact name: Karen Beal
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Cartwheel Arts
Cartwheel Arts is a dynamic participatory arts charity based in Rochdale, dedicated to using creative practice as a catalyst for social change. For over 40 years we have co-created inclusive, artistic opportunities with communities experiencing inequality, exclusion or barriers to participation that enhance wellbeing and celebrate culture and heritage. We call this Art for a Reason.