NN Contemporary Is Seeking a Deputy Director to Join Their Senior Leadership Team
Job Title: Deputy Director (Operations & Executive Function)
Salary: £42,000–£45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Deadline: 12 January 2026, 5 pm
Location: 24 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Interviews: last week in January
This position has a built-in progression pathway to full Directorship.
NNCA is relaunching and opening a new cultural destination at 24 Guildhall Road, a landmark home for exhibitions, artist studios, digital practice, learning and community programmes. This is a pivotal moment in the organisation’s evolution, bringing together artists, communities and partners to shape a new cultural anchor for Northampton.
They are seeking a strategic, values-driven Deputy Director to join the senior leadership team. This role works closely with the CEO/Artistic Director and plays a central part in shaping the organisation’s development, effectiveness and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead NNCA’s fundraising, philanthropy and earned-income strategy
- Manage organisational planning, reporting and compliance
- Oversee financial management alongside the Finance Manager
- Lead HR, team culture and professional development
- Direct operations, facilities management and visitor experience
- Manage relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders
- Help define NNCA’s next chapter by guiding organisational direction, developing a strong leadership culture, and ensuring our work remains rooted in artists, communities and collaborative values.
Person Specification
NNCA welcomes applicants who can demonstrate:
- Senior leadership or management experience
- A successful track record in fundraising
- Strong financial literacy, HR experience and robust project management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
- A commitment to accessibility, inclusion and artist-led values
- A collaborative, transparent and supportive leadership style
- This position has a built-in progression pathway to full Directorship, forming part of NNCA’s leadership structure and long-term organisational plan.
The full job application pack can be downloaded from their website.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to:
careers@nncontemporaryart.org
