Chief Executive

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate –

• previous experience in arts administration
• team leadership experience
• excellent communication and relationship skills
• experience of evaluating arts programming – in particular music and literary programming
• experience of budget setting
• an understanding of both audience and fundraising development in the arts world

Candidates will need to live within reach of Petworth, and be office based at least part of the working week. They will need to be able to drive.

The successful applicant will need to be in Petworth every day during festival periods (in 2025 these are 16th July to 2nd August and 29th October – 9th November) and will need to attend sponsor and supporter events which are typically during the evening and in Petworth.

This role will average as three days a week but requires full time working during festival periods. Additional time worked during these periods can be offset by shorter weeks at other times of the year