Creative Kernow is looking for an inspirational creative leader to be our new Chief Executive. We are an independent charity established in 1983 which provides a range of cultural programmes and activities as well as running Cornwall’s largest creative hub - Krowji. Our vision is a thriving Cornwall powered by creativity. This is an exciting and varied role for an experienced senior executive who will be leading the organisation through a new phase of evolution to ensure a confident future for Creative Kernow. This will include the streamlining of the charity group structure and the development of new strategies to boost earned and commercial income streams. Our new CEO will be someone who can bring energy and resilience to this challenge and embrace the opportunities in shaping and leading an organisation at a point of transition. Key responsibilities will include: Developing, sustaining and communicating a vision and strategic plan for the Creative Kernow group Delivering effective and positive people management, fostering a culture where staff feel valued, receive recognition and are equipped to do their job through appropriate recruitment, supervision and development Building and sustaining relationships with key public funding agencies, external organisations, communities and individuals, including both our cultural sector partners and the wider regional ecosystem Maintaining Creative Kernow’s role as a strategic leader for the creative and cultural sector and developing partnerships to build the national reputation of the organisation Being an effective ambassador and advocate for Creative Kernow and Cornwall’s creative and cultural sector To apply please download our Recruitment Pack from our website Your application should include the following: A statement - covering a maximum of 2 sides of A4 at 12pt or a voice recorded version of this document or a video that is a maximum of 7 minutes- sent via WeTransfer. This statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. Your CV – max 3 pages Contact details for 2 referees (including their email) A completed equal opportunities monitoring form via this link Creative Kernow Equal Opportunities form If you would prefer to submit your application by an alternative method or for further assistance please contact jobscreativekernow.org.uk Please submit your application files via the button below by midday on Friday 7th March 2025. For an informal discussion about the post, please e mail jobscreativekernow.org.uk to arrange a time to talk with the current Chief Executive or our Chair of Trustees. We believe that a more diverse workforce is a more productive, engaged and successful one too, so we want to encourage people from all backgrounds and walks of life to come and share their talents with us. It should go without saying that we don’t discriminate based on factors such as age, race, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. By embracing diversity we foster a happy, welcoming environment for everyone on our team. The things that matter to us are your ability, aptitude, potential, passion and drive rather than your qualifications, so there are no formal minimum requirements. Interviews will be held in person at Krowji, Redruth in the week commencing 17th March 2025. If you are not available during this date range please make this clear on your application. Timetable: Deadline for applications: Midday, 7th March 2025 Shortlisted candidates contacted: Monday 10th March 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 17th March 2025