We are seeking a collaborative Executive Director to join the leadership team on a permanent basis at Revoluton Arts. The postholder will work closely with the CEO/Creative Director to support the growth, development and delivery of the organisation’s ambition. Leading all aspects of the organisation’s operations, the postholder will create the conditions that enable the team to deliver an adventurous and inspirational programme of arts events, projects and activities.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to broaden our programme and ambitions. The postholder will play a vital role in enhancing and evolving the operations of the organisation at a time of expansion. Revoluton’s transformation is ongoing and there is exciting work to be done with the staff team, trustees and our partners to realise our ambition.

Developments across recent years place us in a strong position. We’ve secured £1.8 million investment for the next four years, including support from Arts Council England, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Luton Borough Council, via Arts Council England Place Partnership funding.

We are looking for someone to be a key leader in the delivery of the organisation’s overall strategy and be responsible for its operational oversight. This includes financial sustainability, fundraising, evaluation, impact and advocacy, governance and staff leadership. We are looking for a great strategist with a flair for finance, an entrepreneurial spirit and a great appetite for collaborative working.

This is a leadership position in a growing organisation that is building creative opportunities with amazing communities in Luton and with places like Luton. Together with the CEO/Creative Director the postholder will maintain and nurture a positive working culture that is ambitious and inclusive.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do, from programming work with, by, and for Lutonians, to how we budget and build partnerships. We are committed to our organisation reflecting and celebrating Luton’s incredible diversity across ethnicity, age, gender, disability and socio-economic background. We therefore especially welcome applications from people with lived experience of the communities that we work with.

Further information, job description and person specification can be downloaded here.

A copy of our organisational structure is available here.

How to Apply

Please email your application to: recruitment@dsawyerr.com

To submit an application, please send in an up-to-date CV, with details of two referees, a completed Equality Monitoring Form and a supporting statement outlining your interest and why your experience makes you an excellent fit for the role.

We will accept the following formats for the statement:

• Written statement that is no more than 2 sides of A4.
• Video submission that is no longer than 5 minutes.
• Audio submission as an MP3 or WAV file, that is no longer than 5 minutes.

Please clearly label your files with your name. The Equal Opportunities Form should be anonymous and requires no label.

Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon, Thursday 16 July.

Interviews: First interviews will take place on 28 July in person in Luton. Second interviews TBC.

Revoluton is a diverse organisation, committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any further information, assistance in making an application or this information in an alternative format, please contact us via recruitment@dsawyerr.com