The Poetry School are looking to hire an Artistic Director & Joint CEO for maternity cover to join our friendly team for a 12-month period.
We are looking for someone with a proactive, dynamic, and strategic leadership style who is ready to take on a maternity position where delivering strategy is key to success.
You will be familiar with Arts Council reporting requirements, including the use of Illuminate, and wholly endorse, and are able to advocate for, the importance of the Investment Principles as part of the Let’s Create Strategy. You will also be someone with a passion for the work of The Poetry School and an understanding of the broader challenges within the poetry and wider cultural sectors. You will be someone who can build trust, lead, and inspire others through your communication skills and who can develop clear, robust, and creative narratives.
Location
At present the team work between home and the co-working space at 1 City Square in Leeds, or at Somerset House in central London, where we are members.
Fixed term, 12 months, Part-time – 3 or 3.5 days.
£60,000 - £65,000 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE) pro-rata for 3 or 3.5 days per week.
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Deadline: Monday 22 September 2025, 9am