Director/CEO
The Mighty Creatives Closing date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
About the Role
The Mighty Creatives is a charity committed to Social Justice for young people through arts, culture and creativity
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director/CEO to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact.
You will help shape and deliver the organisation's strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of our programmes. Key responsibilities include:
Leading strategic planning and organisational growth opportunities
Developing fundraising and income generation strategies understanding the funding challenges and landscape for the charity sector
Securing income contracts and partnership opportunities
Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting
Leading and supporting a dispersed hybrid team
Working as an ambassador with funders and stakeholders
About you?
You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with:
Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact or equivalent sector
Experience as a senior leader.
A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development.
Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight.
Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills.
Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Director/CEO
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026
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Location:
| view on Google MapsEast Midlands
Job: Director/CEO
Job: Director/CEO
Organisation: The Mighty Creatives
Postcode: LE1 1RE
How to Apply
To apply please go to our website where you will be able to find further details and the application form.
To apply please complete the application form and email it to [email protected] in WORD format. The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on 23rd July 2026.
First stage interviews will be held online on 5th August 2026, with second stage interviews in person, in Leicester, 20th August 2026. Anticipated start date: 1st December 2026.
- Contact name: Caroline
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Mighty Creatives
We’re an award-winning charity providing creative youth services for those who too often go unheard.
Our vision is to inspire children and young people to harness the power of arts, creativity, and culture for positive change.