Executive Director

Executive Director

People United Closing date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Fundraising
Contract: Permanent
South East

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Are you dynamic, collaborative and a thoughtful leader? We're looking for someone who will lead on finance, fundraising, governance and business development for our arts charity.

Job Description

About us
People United is an arts charity based in East Kent. We work with coastal communities to co-design creative projects powered by care. We work closely with social care organisations, socially-engaged artists and coastal communities, holding space for communities to get creative, keep going and do things differently in the context of austerity, economic disparity, and increasingly polarised views. We recognise the abundance of imagination that exist within our communities, often in response to increasing pressures and lack of resources.

About you
This role is for you if you are someone who has a dynamic, forward-looking, collaborative, and considered leadership and working style, and you would enjoy the opportunity to help shape the future of People United. You will lead on finance, fundraising, governance and business development of the organisation, whilst ensuring the charity delivers high-quality work that fulfils the organisation's mission and strategic objectives. Working closely with the Creative Director, you will co-lead the development and delivery of People United's overall strategy, culture and partnerships.

The most important things in this role will be your understanding of People United's work and values, your capacity to lead and inspire, and your ability to work with the Creative Director, Board and People United team to deliver a clear and sustainable strategy.

Job Requirements

Essential Person Specifications

Experience of:
Senior or strategic leadership in a charity, arts organisation, or comparable sector.
Financial management including budget setting, monitoring, cashflow, and reporting.
Developing and delivering fundraising strategies, and managing relationships with major funders.
Working with a Board of Trustees and understanding charity governance
HR oversight, including recruitment, staff management, and organisational development.
Developing income generation strategies including grants, earned income, and individual giving.
Working in partnership with artists, community organisations, and public sector bodies.
Producing high-quality written outputs including reports, funding applications, and strategy documents.

See our website for the full Person specification

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will be:
-Strategic
-Supporting the Creative Programme
- Governance
-Partnerships and Advocacy
-Financial
-Fundraising & Income Development
-HR
-Leadership

More detailed information about each of these areas of responsibility is available on our website

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Executive Director
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 21 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    South East

How to Apply

Download an application form from our website