We’re Hiring an Executive Director/Co-CEO
Community Arts North West (CAN) is seeking an exceptional Executive Director/Co-CEO to help lead our next chapter. Operating across Greater Manchester, CAN is an ambitious and innovative charity working at the intersection of arts, migration, and social change. For almost 50 years, we have collaborated creatively with diverse communities, particularly those with lived experience of migration, to champion inclusion, amplify voices, and create meaningful cultural impact.
Working in equal partnership with our Artistic Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the organisation’s financial, organisational, and governance foundations are as strong and forward-thinking as its artistic practice. Together, you will shape CAN’s future vision while leading an inclusive, resilient, and values-driven organisation.
We are looking for an experienced leader from the arts, cultural, or voluntary sector with a strong track record in financial management, fundraising, organisational development, and governance. You will bring experience of securing income from a range of sources, including Arts Council England, Trusts and Foundations, and other strategic partners, alongside a practical understanding of charity regulation and compliance.
As Co-CEO, you will cultivate a collaborative and transparent organisational culture, lead a dedicated team, and build strong relationships across local, national, and international networks. Above all, you will share our commitment to creativity, inclusion, and social justice, and be excited by the opportunity to use your leadership to support positive change through the arts.
If this opportunity inspires you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply, please:
- Read the Job Description and download the Job Pack and Application Form.
- Complete the application form explaining how your skills and experience meet our criteria and have delivered positive results.
- Email your completed application and Diversity Monitoring Form to recruitment@comartsnw.org.uk.
- Please also read the Privacy Notice.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@comartsnw.org.uk to arrange a suitable time.
Closing Date: Monday 22 June 2026, Midday
If you do not hear back from us by Thursday 25 June, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for the role.
Interviews: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Location: 61 Old Birley Street, Hulme, M15 5RF
There may be a follow-up conversation, which will be arranged with the candidate at a convenient time.
Job Title: Executive Director/Co-CEO
Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (four days per week) with occasional evenings and weekends
Term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid, with three days per week at our office in Hulme, Manchester
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Salary: £42,000 (Pro rata of £33,600) plus a 5% employer pension contribution
Holidays: 25 days, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
CAN is committed to equity and actively encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the arts sector.
Accessibility:
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, such as alternative formats for application materials, additional support for interviews, or if you have specific access requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact recruitment@comartsnw.org.uk. We will work with you to ensure that reasonable adjustments are made to meet your needs. You’re encouraged to share any access requirements you may have for interviews in a covering note with your application.
