Creative Director

Creative Director

The Roundhouse Trust Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Roundhouse is now seeking a Creative Director to lead the next chapter of its artistic vision and creative programming identity.

Job Description

he Roundhouse is an iconic music and performing arts venue and the UK's largest creative youth centre. It is seeking a Creative Director to lead its artistic identity and develop a distinctive, commercially ambitious programme with contemporary music at its heart, complemented by cross-arts and digital work.

The Roundhouse is now seeking a Creative Director to lead the next chapter of its artistic vision and creative programming identity. This is an opportunity to shape a distinctive, commercially ambitious year-round offer with contemporary music at its heart, complemented by cross- arts activity and digital work. As the organisation develops its 10-Year Strategy, the Creative Director will help ensure its creative work reflects contemporary culture, reaches new audiences and supports the Roundhouse's charitable purpose.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Youth Director, the Creative Director will make youth voice, participation and co-creation an integral part of the programme. They will champion artists at every career stage, creating space for experimentation, ambitious work and new talent. They will also balance artistic ambition with commercial performance, audience development and financial sustainability, as a member of the Executive Team.

The Roundhouse welcomes applications from people with a wide range of skills, experiences and ideas, particularly those currently underrepresented in the cultural sector. Please let us know if you require adjustments to the recruitment process.

Job Requirements

The Roundhouse welcomes applications from people with a wide range of skills, experiences and ideas, particularly those currently underrepresented in the cultural sector. Please let us know if you require adjustments to the recruitment process.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Creative Director
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Creative Director

Job: Creative Director

Organisation: The Roundhouse Trust

Postcode: NW1 8EH

How to Apply

The Roundhouse’s executive search partner for this appointment is AEM International. For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit AEM International’s website via the apply button.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 30th November 2026.

For a confidential conversation, contact Helen Sprott, Managing Director of AEM International.