CEO & Artistic Director

Job Summary
The CEO & Artistic Director will lead Humber Street Gallery into its next chapter, driving, shaping and delivering a compelling artistic vision while ensuring the organisation’s financial sustainability and strategic growth.

This post is fixed term (2 years) 29.6 hours over 4 days per week Monday – Friday with a salary of £51,500 per annum pro rata

Responsibilities:

Artistic Leadership

• Support the team and lead on developing and delivering a bold, inclusive, and relevant artistic program that is relevant and engages diverse audiences.
• Champion artistic excellence and innovation across exhibitions, commissions, residencies, and public programmes.
• Nurture relationships with artists, curators, and cultural producers locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Continue to build on the positive reputation of Humber Street Gallery.

Strategic and Executive Leadership

Lead the organisation’s strategic planning, governance, and operational management.

• Drive income generation through fundraising, sponsorship, commercial activity, and public funding.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Represent the gallery within regional and national networks, advocating for the visual arts and Hull’s cultural sector.
• Lead strategic planning, governance, and operational management.
• Lead Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement
• Operational and Organisational Expertise
• Conduct a skills audit and review team roles.
• Oversee health and safety, safeguarding, and HR responsibilities.
• Strengthen internal communications and team cohesion.
• Reinforce brand identity and public visibility.
• Continue the work on change management and develop the vision of the organisation.

For full details of this job, please https://humberstreetgallery.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CEO-recruitment-pack.pdf – download the Recruitment pack before applying.

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