Jobs for the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector
The Mighty Creatives is a charity committed to Social Justice for young people through arts, culture and creativity
We are looking for someone to join our team as Partnerships Development Manager to work closely with our CEO and Creative Mentoring programme Manager.
This new role within TMC will lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive income generation strategy and action plan for the charity’s work. You will also support the Creative Mentoring Manager with the development of new partnerships for the Creative Mentoring Programme, paying particular reference to the Creative Mentoring Growth Strategy.
You will bring with you a proven track record in income generation and fundraising at a senior level, you will have experience of developing strong relationships that lead to successful partnerships. You will have experience of delivering against income targets.
Registered Charity 
11 - 20
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role supports Kate Varah, as Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive (EAED), providing proactive, discreet, senior-level support within a busy office and theatre environment.
The EAED will support Kate in delivering their role efficiently and effectively, focusing on significant and complex diary management to ensure smart and strategic prioritisation. They will source and / or draft correspondence, research notes, speeches and briefings as needed; develop, implement, and maintain systems as necessary; arrange local, national and international travel; co-ordinate the sector-wide leadership network that the NT provides administration support to; support a collaborative and values-driven working atmosphere within a dynamic environment.
As an engaged and diplomatic communicator, they would act as first point of contact for all matters relating to the ED, working in partnership with colleagues in the Directors’ Office, Senior Leadership Team, and more widely across the organisation, as well as with artists and external parties. The EAED would be trusted to support or lead on projects as required, and act as an effective bridge for all relevant communications to ensure Executive awareness and involvement as necessary.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Experience in an assistant role within an Executive-level environment (corporate or charity sector)
- Exceptional written and administrative skills, with a focus complex and strategic diary management
- Excellent communication (in all mediums), interpersonal, and organisational skills, including building and maintaining key relationships in a senior space
- Proven experience in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information accordingly, with a core understanding of prioritisation
- Experience in minuting and report drafting
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 19th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our client has been the artistic heart and soul of Highland Perthshire, attracting over 100,000 visitors every year. The Theatre has ambitions to increase fundraising capability to improve lives by sharing Pitlochry with the world and the world with Pitlochry. Now, they will recruit a new Prospect Research and Insights Manager and Prospectus is delighted to lead the search. This role is offered on a permanent basis with hybrid working from the theatre and home. The team is open to remote working for this position, please get in touch to discuss.
The Prospect Research and Insights Manager will strength the organisation’s fundraising infrastructure by managing prospect research, pipeline development, data management, and operational delivery across all income streams. This Manager will be responsible for leading on the reporting on moves management and informing the wider Development team of giving trends. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will create templates and systems to aid efficiency of processes and assist colleagues to successfully cultivate and steward major donors.
The selected candidate will have proven experience in prospect research, experience in managing systems and pipelines to create insight and will have the proven ability to analyse, interpret and present data clearly. You will ideally have experience in a performing arts or cultural setting and will have knowledge fundraising trends and practice across various income streams.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Prospect Research and Insights Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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The Senior People Business Partner will further develop the business partnering model to support the delivery of the NT’s strategy and business plan and ensure its effective implementation and measurement. Managing the team of People Business partners and working closely with People Operations, Resourcing, and Development areas of the People team to anticipate workforce needs and future challenges and as part of the team drive cultural and operational transformation. They will also work with their own client group of departments as a Business Partner.
The successful candidates will have the following:
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CIPD level 5 qualified or equivalent level of experience
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Significant experience in developing and implementing HRBP models or equivalent frameworks.
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Experience of working in a senior HR Business partner role in an organisation with a diverse range of departmental needs
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Experience of advising and managing complex employee relations matters
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Substantial experience of developing client department specific knowledge while maintaining a consistent approach to people interventions
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 16th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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I’m delighted to be supporting a leading UK cultural arts charity to recruit a Youth Marketing Lead, for 12 a month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead meaningful work that connects the next generation with culture.
This role will provide leadership and continuity for the organisation’s youth-focused marketing activity, while also adding capacity during the development and implementation of a new CRM. Working closely with the Head of Youth Marketing, you will help shape and deliver an inclusive, research-led marketing strategy designed to engage a diverse range of young people and educators with museums across the UK.
Acting as deputy to the Head of Marketing, you will provide senior oversight and coordination across youth marketing activity, with particular responsibility for the growth and evolution of two successful membership products. This includes leading multi-channel acquisition and retention campaigns, developing partnerships with higher and further education providers, and ensuring all activity is inclusive and accessible.
You will also play a key role in CRM transformation, support new initiatives such as bulk purchasing and gifting, and line manage and mentor team members to maximise impact and income generation.
About you:
- Substantial experience in delivering marketing campaigns aimed at young people.
- Experience of working with fundraisers (major gift, or corporate)
- Excellent knowledge of marketing discipline and techniques, across a range of channels, including use digital technology
- Experience developing, and working with CRM systems
- Experience of building initiatives from the ground up and in partnership with other organisations
- Experience of managing stakeholders with a range of priorities and in the steering the decision-making process
For more information, please apply! The firm closing date for applications is 9am Friday 9th January, but I’d recommend applying sooner, so we can have a detailed conversation about the brief.
- Salary: £54,600
- Contract length: 12 month FTC, full-time hours.
- Location: King's Cross, London. Hybrid 2 days a week in the office.
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The Assistant to the Director of People and Culture will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s schedule, supporting strategic project delivery, and coordinating the department’s business planning cycle.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Experience of managing multiple priorities using organisational and time management skills.
- Experience of preparing clear communications and documents and the processing of messages and information.
- Experience supporting project delivery and business planning processes.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with a flexible approach to changing priorities.
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 16th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced HR professional looking for an exciting opportunity to lead and shape people strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced and values driven environment? ? We are seeking a Senior People Manager to join our People Team on a permanent basis for one of our non-profit clients based in central London.
As a Senior People Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality people solutions, operational excellence, and exceptional client service across the organisation. ? Reporting to the Head of Talent & People Operations, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to implement the People Strategy, drive employee engagement, and foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. ?
This role offers autonomy, creativity, and the opportunity to lead HR projects, manage employee relations, oversee recruitment and onboarding, and shape learning and development initiatives. You will also take ownership of payroll administration, employee benefits, and reward and recognition programs, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practices.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head and Director of People to implement the People Strategy and lead HR projects. ?
- Provide expert advice and support to leaders and employees on HR policies, employee relations, and performance management. ?
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes to ensure a seamless employee experience. ?
- Oversee learning and development activities, including training programs and leadership development. ?
- Administer payroll and employee benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance. ?
- Lead policy development and review to ensure progressive and inclusive practices. ?
- Manage employee relations issues, including discipline, grievances, and performance, with confidentiality and professionalism. ?
- Supervise and coach team members, including a People Advisor and People Officers. ?
You will bring:
- CIPD qualification ideally at Level 7 and extensive generalist HR experience. ?
- Strong knowledge of employment law, GDPR, and HR systems. ?
- Proven track record in policy development, employee relations, and people management. ?
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills. ?
- A positive attitude, commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. ?
This role offers a central London office location and hybrid working arrangements.
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The EDI Partner plays a key role in embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion across the National Theatre. Working within the People & Culture team, this role supports the development and delivery of cross-functional EDI programmes and projects that align with the NT’s social purpose and organisational values.
The EDI Partner will collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure inclusive practices are integrated throughout the employee lifecycle—from attraction and recruitment to development and retention.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Proven experience in delivering EDI programmes within complex organisations.
- In depth understanding of inclusive recruitment, organisational development, and legal frameworks that support EDI best practice.
- Experience of using communication and influencing skills across all levels.
- Experience of analysing data and translating insights into actionable strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of being empathetic and showing integrity, and discretion
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 16th January 2026 at 12 noon
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The Deputy Director Talent, Development and Inclusion will lead the development and delivery of all people development, ED&I, inclusive recruitment, and career development initiatives across the National Theatre. This role is central to embedding a culture of learning, equity, and opportunity, ensuring that the NT is a place where everyone can thrive and grow.
The postholder will work across the NT to build inclusive systems, develop talent pipelines, and drive cultural change aligned with the NT’s values and social purpose, ensuring the policy framework is in place to support these intentions. They will work closely with the Deputy Director People Operations and Employee Relations to deliver the People and Culture strategic plan.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Experience of presenting ideas that convey meaning to build positive relationships to influence change.
- A thorough understanding of and experience of the practical application of inclusive best practices and organisational development.
- Proven leadership in organisational development and EDI in complex organisations
- Extensive in-depth knowledge of ED&I issues in society and the arts.
- A working understanding of inclusive recruitment frameworks and legal considerations
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 16th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Senior Retention Manager
Salary: £44,096 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12-month FTC
Location: Kings Cross, London – Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office)
Who Are we?
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Retention Manager to drive satisfaction, increase revenue and develop lasting engagement for Art Fund's membership, The National Art Pass.
In this pivotal role, you will deliver a step change in the overall membership experience, leveraging your expertise in membership marketing, campaign optimisation, audience segmentation and CRM systems. You will lead the design and delivery of targeted campaigns across email, print, and digital channels, using audience insights to maximise performance and enhance member satisfaction.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in delivering effective marketing programmes in a membership or loyalty context and as well as being a confident, insight-driven decision maker.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the membership team at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, playing a key role in achieving Art Fund’s charitable mission.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave– 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP)- for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance- cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions - Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59pm on Sunday 11 January 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Youth Marketing Lead
Salary: £54,600 per annum
Hours: Full time
Contract: 12-month FTC
Location: King’s Cross, London
Who are we?
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
The role
Art Fund is seeking an experienced marketing and brand leader to start immediately, providing senior leadership and continuity for our youth-focused membership programmes, Student Art Pass and Teacher Art Pass, supporting the Head of Youth Programmes as we enter a busy year with the development and implementation of a new CRM (Salesforce).
As Youth Marketing Lead you’ll support a strategic marketing programme designed to connect a diverse new generation with UK museums and galleries. You’ll lead campaigns to drive both member acquisition and retention, developing creative concepts, digital & CRM marketing that inspires, deepens loyalty and delivers measurable ROI.
As a leading voice in the membership team, you’ll help drive the growth and evolution of the Teacher Art Pass and Student Art Pass, shaping future products and propositions — including our ambition to expand the pass to wider youth audiences.
You’ll also play a key leadership role across Art Fund — guiding a talented team, collaborating with colleagues across Digital, Programmes and Development, and contributing to major organisational projects including our CRM transformation.
The responsibilities of the role will flex over the contract period in line with organisational priorities and the availability of the Head of Youth Marketing. The postholder will take a lead on agreed areas of work, while ensuring that strategic oversight and continuity are maintained.
What you’ll do
- Support the growth, product development and marketing of the Student Art Pass and Teacher Art Pass, expanding their reach and relevance to a wider young people’s audience
- Deliver high-performing, multi-channel campaigns that drive recruitment, engagement and retention
- Build partnerships with Higher and Further Education institutions, youth organisations and student brands to expand awareness and reach
- Develop compelling benefits, programmes and experiences that connect young people with museums
- Play a key role in Art Fund’s CRM transformation — ensuring membership needs are captured
- Shape digital roadmaps for youth-focused products in collaboration with the Digital Experience team
- Lead, mentor and develop the youth marketing team as necessary, including freelancers and partners
- Build sustainable business models and manage budgets, reporting and forecasting
What you’ll bring
- Proven success delivering multi-channel campaigns for youth, student, membership or subscription audiences
- Experience leading product development or evolution, from insight gathering to proposition refinement, and contributing to long-term strategic planning that delivers sustainable audience and income growth
- Experience using data, insight and segmentation to drive marketing decisions and optimise customer journeys
- Strong understanding of CRM, lifecycle marketing and retention strategies
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting and building sustainable programme models
- Confident leadership skills with experience developing teams and managing agencies
- Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building abilities
- Commitment to inclusive, authentic marketing that reflects the diversity of young people today
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59pm on Friday 9 January 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
Thank you!
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company and the country’s largest performing arts organisation. Founded in 1962 to make opera accessible to all, the company presents productions of international acclaim, from early works to world premieres. Performances are designed to be inclusive, with supertitles, audio-described and dementia-friendly shows, free and discounted tickets for under-26s, refugees, asylum seekers and schools, and touring productions reaching communities across Scotland.
The charity is looking for an experienced fundraiser to lead the team across a period of maternity leave. The Individual Giving team look after donors across philanthropy, corporate, members and legators. Internally this role is called the Head of Individual Giving, the job title has been amended for this selection process to reflect the broader remit of the role beyond regular donors.
The post holder will, in conjunction with the Director of Development, set and embed Scottish Operas Individual Giving strategy and will personally solicit gifts and steward key donors, whilst supporting and overseeing the work of the Individual Giving team.
There are some fantastic projects in the works that Scottish Opera can use to engage donors, and there is brilliant internal buy in and understanding of fundraising. Income performance is strong, so there are solid foundations from which to test and trial new ideas.
This role has wide ranging appeal. Scottish Opera are happy to consider candidates for whom this role might be an exciting step up to managing multiple income streams beyond one specialist area, but equally this would be an engaging role for an experienced Head of looking to work in an exciting arts charity, taking their income success to the next level.
Working within an arts and culture charity would be helpful for the candidate to have but isn't essential.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact Jo at THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack, please contact our team and we will support you.
Closing date for applications: Midnight Monday 12th January
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This new post will build on our Charity fundraising work which seeks to generate income from a portfolio of philanthropic sources, including trusts, foundations, individuals, corporate sponsors, and statutory bodies. The primary focus of this role will be to support the Reinventing Borde Hill project, helping to transform Borde Hill’s South Park and establish a community growing garden at Sugworth Farm.
The project has an am fundraising target of £1million, to be raised over the next two years. Additionally, this post will also seek and pursue opportunities to support the work of Borde Hill Garden Charity more widely. Working with the Reinventing Borde Hill project team, the role will effectively manage funders, driving the financial sustainability of the project and wider charity operations.
Your passion for heritage, the natural landscape, and community involvement will feed into compelling funder proposals and ongoing relationship-building with supporters. You will report to the Managing Director, and prepare monthly/quarterly updates for the Project Board and NLHF.
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This new role at Young Sounds UK will lead on securing grant income from and coordinating relationships with Trusts and Foundations. This will include identifying and researching funders, submitting compelling applications and completing timely and accurate reports.
You'll need to be comfortable with managing budgets, using CRMs, and demonstrating our impact through writing case studies that bring our work to life. You'll also need to have excellent communication and relationship building skills, and be organised, flexible and with a great attention to detail.
We're looking for someone who has at least three years experience of fundraising in a charity, especially if they’ve focused on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, and who is looking for an opportunity to take the next step in their career.
For full information on this role, including key responsibilities and person specification, please view the job pack.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026 at 12 noon.
About Young Sounds UK
Young Sounds UK exists because musical talent is everywhere but opportunity isn’t: family finances and other obstacles too often get in the way. We’re here to change this in two key ways:
- We support young musicians from low-income families with funding and other help
- We support music education through training, advocacy and research.
Established in 1998 we work across genres and across the UK. Our four programme areas are:
- Discover: training teachers in how to spot young people’s musical potential
- Connect: targeting and sustaining young people’s emerging talent through strategic support
- Thrive: funding young talent UK wide through annual grants and tailor-made help for individual musicians
- Innovate: leading new thinking and action on talent development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Director of Strategy is a key player in our leadership team, helping to shape the business and strategic direction of the NT. You will be the primary support for the Executive Director and Co-CEO and will also work closely with the Director and Co-CEO and wider Executive Committee to connect across the organisation to keep all areas aligned.
Your role will predominantly be working to define, plan and execute/monitor our strategic and business goals, involving competing stakeholders (internal/external), multiple divisions and senior figures. You will work at the heart of the NT, facilitating excellent communication and strategic alignment and collaboration on business planning between departments and their directors. You will lead planning Board and senior leadership agendas to ensure discussion is centred around governance and strategy alongside driving business goals forward.
You will lead and/or support the execution and evaluation of various business development and significant commercial opportunities as the organisation works to diversify its income streams and looks increasingly to international markets for commercial partnerships and creative exchange.
This role line manages the Directors’ Office and works closely with other Directors across the NT to inform strategic communications, in particular the Directors of People and Culture, Communications and the Policy team.
The successful candidates will have the following:
- Excellent communicator and effective collaborator with demonstrable experience of working in a strategic and project-based role, with exposure to Board and governance activity in a large organisation
- Experience of coaching and motivating teams with demonstrable experience of line managing and leading teams
- Excellent process-creation skills, with the ability to work with autonomy and flexibility, to safeguard sensitive and confidential information, and prioritise accordingly
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to build effective relationships, with the ability to influence up, down, and across in a positive manner using tact and diplomacy
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills to deliver Executive-level briefs as required
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Thursday 15th January 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.