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The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint a new Director to lead London’s longest-running Visual Art Festival into its next quarter century. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, management, strategic and artistic development of the organisation, including its core activity, the Deptford XVisual Art Festival.
The Director works closely with the Board of Trustees to set the strategic and artistic vision for the organisation and to ensure the governance and smooth operation of the charity and its commitments to funders and stakeholders. The Director will actively engage with the local art scene and wider community; the community at Lewisham Arthouse; and the broader contemporary Visual Art context in London, nationally and internationally to build delivery partnerships and share best practice. The Director is responsible for putting together the artistic programme for the organisation, either through their own curation or by appointing others to do so. Key to the role is developing fundraising strategies and seeking sustainable income for the organisation. The Director will work closely with the freelance fundraiser, and the Board of Trustees, to develop funding bids and take advantage of funding opportunities as and when they arise. In addition to the above the Director will lead the small team in a collaborative and supportive way, prioritising care, equality and accessibility.
Skills and Experience Required
We are looking for someone with leadership and arts management experience within the not for profit and/or charity side of the arts, with a strong vision accompanied by excellent management skills and an integrated approach to access and diversity. The right candidate will contribute their strategic and creative vision to leading Deptford X with sustainability, accessibility, self reflection, and creative experimentation at its core. They will bring their extensive networks in the sector to enable Deptford X to build commissioning and delivery partnerships and to remain visible and relevant.
We would prefer to appoint a candidate with experience working within the context of Visual Arts but curatorial experience is not essential as long as the candidate can demonstrate knowledge of the processes involved in commissioning and working with artists, and has strong ideas for alternative mechanisms that support visionary programming and continue to extend the reputation and reach of Deptford X.
