Deputy Director
We are seeking a highly driven and motivated Deputy Director with a passion for contemporary art and a bold, solutions-oriented mindset. This pivotal role works closely with the Director to shape the organisation’s evolving vision and business model.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader and creative problem solver, ready to challenge conventional thinking and testbed innovative approaches across strategy, operations, fundraising, and governance. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a keen eye for detail and big-picture strategy, the Deputy Director will play a crucial role in driving change, ensuring resilience, and fostering a vibrant future for one of the UK’s most important platforms for emerging artists.
You don’t need to have done everything before—we value fresh thinking, transferable skills, and a willingness to grow into the role.
Conditions of work:
- Salary £42,000 per annum
- Contract: full-time, permanent
- Reporting to Director
- 8 hours a day with one-hour unpaid lunch break
- Hybrid working, three days from our East London office
- Holiday 25 days
- Probation 6 months
- Please note: we’re currently trialling a 4-day working week. This role may shift to 5 days/week at the same salary, subject to trustee approval.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form and upload a copy of your CV with a completed diversity monitoring form by Sunday 15 June 2025:
Interviews will take place at our office in Shoreditch, London on Wednesday 9 July and you will be notified by Friday 22 June if your application has been successful.
Accessibility and Support
We’re committed to being inclusive. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, just let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you.
At New Contemporaries, we welcome applications from everyone, especially those currently underrepresented in the arts.
A Final Note
This job description is a guide, not a checklist. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re building a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
You can contact us at info@newcontemporaries.org.uk
New Contemporaries is a London Living Wage Employer.
