Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Worthing Theatres & Museum Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
South East
  • Full time
  • £50k+

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Worthing Theatres & Museum is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead one of the South Coast's most ambitious cultural organisations.

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a thriving multi-venue charity encompassing theatres, live entertainment venues, cinema, museum and gallery spaces, serving more than 340,000 visitors each year. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, champion cultural ambition and help deliver an inspiring, relevant and financially sustainable programme, while nurturing a positive organisational culture and strengthening WTM's civic and cultural impact.

Job Requirements

Demonstrable experience in senior leadership roles in cultural, creative, visitor attraction, venue, festival, arts, heritage, civic or comparable public-facing organisations.
Experience of venue management in a leadership capacity.
Experience of leading organisations or significant departments through change, growth, transition or turnaround.
Strong financial literacy, including experience of budgets, income targets, cost control and business planning.
Experience of developing or overseeing audience-facing programmes, events, venues, cultural activity or public engagement.

Job Responsibilities

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, public profile and organisational performance of Worthing Theatres & Museum.
Working with the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, Senior Management Team, staff, volunteers and partners, the CEO will set the vision and direction for WTM and ensure the organisation delivers cultural, commercial, civic and charitable impact.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chief Executive Officer
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Chief Executive Officer

Job: Chief Executive Officer

Organisation: Worthing Theatres & Museum

Postcode: BN11 1LG

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter stating why you think you are suitable for this role to our recruitment consultant, Helen Sprott, Managing Director of AEM International at [email protected]

Letters should be no longer than two pages. All applications will be acknowledged. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 27 July.

If you would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Helen via email at [email protected]