Artistic Director | UK
Artistic Director
Bernie Grant Arts Centre seeks to appoint a dynamic, inspiring and entrepreneurial Artistic Director to lead and shape the future of this extraordinary venue in Tottenham, North London,
Inspired by the vision of the late Bernie Grant MP and designed by Sir David Adjaye, the Bernie Grant Arts Centre opened 10 years ago. The purpose-built complex includes a 274 seat and fully equipped auditorium, multi-purpose studio spaces, a boutique cinema, a clustering of 20 enterprise units, and an award-winning café and bar.
The Artistic Director (AD) is the key leadership position at BGAC responsible for driving and communicating the artistic vision, direction and programmes of the Bernie Grant Arts Centre. The AD will lead, develop and deliver the organisation’s core artistic programmes, associated creative learning and artists’ development activities.
The successful candidate will work with artists, partners, key stakeholders and the local community to secure the sustainable future of the organisation and the reputation of the BGAC in supporting BAME artists and their work locally, nationally and internationally.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have a strong track record of artistic leadership and senior management in the arts, ideally in a cross-art form venue and certainly within a multi-cultural environment.
You will be a proven strategic, creative leader with vision, drive and an excellent business acumen. You will need to be a highly motivated, people-person with outstanding communication skills and a passion and commitment to promoting and celebrating cultural diversity in the arts.
Closing Date for Applicants 2nd July 2018
Stage 1 interviews scheduled for week Commencing 16th July, second stage interviews week commencing 30th July 2018.
For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/visit/vacancies/
Bernie Grant Arts Centre
Town Hall Approach Road
Tottenham Green
London, N15 4RX