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Director: The National Poetry Centre (Leeds) Deadline 29 February

The National Poetry Centre are looking for a dynamic and visionary leader, responsible for establishing and guiding the NPC towards its proposed opening in 2027 and beyond.
Publishing date: Wed 7. February 2024

This role involves strategic leadership, creative direction, financial management, an energetic presence in Leeds, stakeholder engagement and team management to ensure the NPC's growth and sustainability.


You will work with the NPC trustees to drive forward plans for its organisational development and to establish relationships with diverse partners in order to progress both the capital building project and programming of the NPC. The Poet Laureate retains a keen interest in all aspects of the project and will have regular input at every stage.


Salary: £50,000 plus depending on experience


They seek a candidate who can evidence the following knowledge, skills and experience:


  1. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both written and in-person
  2. Strong project management experience, working on complex projects with multiple stakeholders including capital development
  3. Strong organisational skills with excellent time management, ability to multitask and consistently meet differing deadlines
  4. Good working knowledge of the cultural landscape (including in Yorkshire)
  5. Proven commitment to diversity and equality
  6. Commitment to involving local communities in the project
  7. Proactive problem solving
  8. Experience of working in the culture sector
  9. Excellent and effective business and administrative skills, including use of IT
  10. Good finance skills commensurate with the role


If you wish to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, please contact Administration Manager Lily Stead: lily.stead@nationalpoetrycentre.org.uk


Deadline 29 February 2024

Full details at: Director- The National Poetry Centre