The Board of Trustees are looking to appoint a new Director of Gasworks to lead an organisation that has an international reputation for artistic excellence across exhibitions, residencies and education in equal measure.
From April 2024, after 18 years at the helm of both Gasworks and Triangle Network, Alessio Antoniolli will shift his focus on leading the Triangle Network, creating a new role as Director of Gasworks. The Board of Trustees now seeks to appoint an outstanding new Director for the role, building on this legacy.
You will be an inspirational, inclusive leader, with a track record of successfully engaging broad audiences and communities within the contemporary visual art. You will also be committed to supporting UK and international artists so they can confidently make a significant new step in their professional career.
We welcome candidates with an entrepreneurial, collaborative and innovative approach to income generation and sound business planning experience. You will be a compelling representative for Gasworks to a wide range of national and international artists, partners, donors, funders and other stakeholders. You will closely align with the mission and values of Gasworks, with a genuine passion for nurturing emerging artists and colleagues, promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in contemporary visual art. The role will appeal to candidates seeking a senior strategic position at the head of a dynamic forward-looking organisation, where your enthusiasm, skills and experience will make a real difference.
Job Title: Director
Employer: Gasworks, 155 Vauxhall Street, London, SE11 5RH
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Responsible for: Deputy Director, Curator, Communications Manager and Development Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, 5 days per week. The Director will be required to work outside these hours for special activities or events; as well as to travel in the UK and internationally to attend relevant events. There will be no overtime payment for additional required hours worked, but time off in lieu will be given.
Hours of work: 9.30am – 6pm, Monday to Friday, (min. 4 days on site)
Salary: £57k – £62,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Start date: Contract starting 1st April 2024 with 6 months’ probation
Please see full job description below for further details.
Application Procedure
Your application should include in a single PDF:
- A current CV
- Cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and addressing the person specification requirements
Please upload your application through Gasworks’ website portal. Applications that do not follow this format will not be considered. Please note that there is a 10MB limit on pdf submissions. If your file is not in pdf format or is over 10MB you will not be able to submit it.
Deadline for applications: Monday 4th September 2023, 10am
Start Date: April 2024
First round of interviews will be held during the week commencing 25th September 2023
