Lead our team! We’re seeking a CEO / Creative Director
CEO / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Founded in 1980, Emergency Exit Arts is a charity and leader in outdoor arts, celebrated for our inventiveness, community focus and commitment to bold participatory creativity. EEA is a National Portfolio Organisation and receives a grant each year from Arts Council England
EEA is entering a pivotal moment in our evolution. Following extensive consultation with our team, trustees, artist members and external partners, we are ready to appoint a new Creative Director / CEO who will lead EEA’s artistic vision, organisational strategy and culture. Guiding us into a new era of creativity, community partnership and organisational resilience.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time (open to 4 days/week / 0.8 FTE)
Location: Greenwich (minimum 3 days per week onsite)
TIMELINE
Application deadline: 10am, 16 March 2026
First interviews: 24 March 2026
Second interviews: 31 March 2026
Ideal start date: Summer 2026 (negotiable)
Further information on the role and how to apply, can be found in the job pack below:
For an informal conversation about the role, please book a 15 minute call between the 11th and 20th February with one of our co-chairs.
For any meetings outside of these times please email [email protected] and we will try and accommodate this.
