We are seeking an outstanding individual to lead National Centre for Writing (NCW), as our new Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer, into the future.
As Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer, you will provide inspirational strategic, artistic, financial and team leadership to retain NCW’s reputation as a centre for national and international literary exchange. You will ensure that NCW at Dragon Hall remains creatively distinctive, nationally networked, and financially resilient.
You will focus on the strategic development of the organisation, creating and promoting a vision which achieves the highest standards of artistic, community and business practice. You will apply outstanding organisation and management skills to lead on business planning and change management.
You will work closely with the Senior Management Team (SMT) to maintain a clear strategy to deliver expectations to the organisation’s stakeholders, partners and audiences and will lead a senior team responsible for programme delivery, communications, development, HR, operations, venue management and income generation.
You will set and lead a culture of inclusivity across the whole organisation, advocating for NCW’s work with staff and the wider world.
You will also have the opportunity to develop the role around your strengths, and we encourage you to bring new ideas and ways of thinking to shape the future of NCW.
Full-time, permanent contract
Based at the National Centre for Writing, 115-123 King St, Norwich NR1 1QE
£63–65,000
Find out more here.
Deadline: Tuesday 7 April 2026