About Us  

Creativity Works is a leading socially engaged arts organisation, registered charity and National Portfolio Organisation based in Somerset. We use the power of the creative process to make a real difference to people’s lives, inspiring and empowering them to explore, develop and grow. 

Our work includes: 

• Delivering creative projects and programmes with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, community development and placemaking 
• Supporting, developing and training socially engaged artists 
• Delivering enterprise and creative wellbeing projects for businesses and other 
• organisations. 

Job Purpose 

As the Director of Creativity Works you will provide coherent and inspiring leadership for all of Creativity Works’ activities. You will act as the Chief Executive of the organisation and be responsible for ensuring the organisation’s financial and operational success. 

You will lead a small, dynamic, and dedicated team, based in our offices in Radstock, Somerset. In partnership with our Board of Trustees and staff, you will provide strategic leadership across business planning, income generation and partnerships. You will also champion the artistic quality of Creativity Work’s programmes and output. 

To be successful in this position, you will need to be passionate and committed to delivering outstanding socially engaged arts programmes in the community. We are looking for you to bring a strong level of management, enterprise and experience of delivering growth within a charitable organisation. 

As we enter our 40th year, this is an exciting opportunity for a creative and entrepreneurial leader to join the team and lead us to achieve our vision of expanding our reach and delivering outstanding socially engaged arts projects. 

For the full job details and person specification – please download the Director’s Job Pack below.

Application Process 

Complete a Director application and equal opportunities form, and email to: chair@creativityworks.org.uk by 10am 4th January 2021

Your application must include :

• Why you want to lead Creativity Works
• Details of the qualities and experiences you would bring to the role and how that meets the person specification
• Earliest available start date
• The names of two referees (only contacted after seeking permission)

Interested applicants can have a confidential conversation with our outgoing Director about the advertised role prior to applying. Please email oliver@creativityworks.org.uk to arrange a call.