Executive Director – Freshly Greated

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Voluntary Norfolk


Job: Executive Director – Freshly Greated

Job: Executive Director – Freshly Greated

Organisation: Voluntary Norfolk

Postcode: NR30 2LZ

  • Job Title: Executive Director – Freshly Greated
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 16 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    East

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Job Summary

Executive Director of community-led arts programme by empowering residents to make and experience high-quality art.

Job Description

  • Provide inspirational leadership and clear strategic direction for the Freshly Greated CPP programme.
  • Lead the implementation of the programme with creativity and a strong commitment to its aims and objectives.
  • Develop and nurture the key partnerships in Great Yarmouth and beyond that support the programme’s sustainability and growth.

The Executive Director leads the Freshly Greated programme, working closely with the Freshly Greated Consortium, Arts Council England (ACE), freelancers, volunteer Community Producers and the wider local community. The Director manages a small, multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for the programme’s creative direction, partnership development, financial sustainability, evaluation, compliance and will also develop and lead an ambitious, co-created community-led arts and culture programme that has action research and evaluation at its core.

Freshly Greated is a year round programme which includes award winning youth participation and intergenerational projects across three neighbourhoods. In partnership with Out There Arts, Freshly Greated create vibrant public celebrations across parks, beaches, and town spaces, inspired by local stories. Last year, 61,942 residents took part in workshops, events, and festivals that are free, inclusive, and locally led. All Community Producers agree Freshly Greated proves everyone is creative, builds skills, and strengthens community spirit – 94% say it increases local pride, and 91% believe it makes Great Yarmouth a better place to live.

Job Requirements

Extensive experience in strategy, people and budget management within arts and cultural organisations. Proven track record of delivering community-led creative programmes at scale, including live events and productions. Highly skilled in building and managing complex, cross-sector partnerships and engaging diverse audiences. Strong fundraising expertise with the ability to develop sustainable funding strategies. Excellent financial planning and management skills, including oversight of substantial project budgets (£250k+), alongside sound entrepreneurial and business acumen.

Experienced in marketing, audience development, monitoring and evaluation, with strong data analysis and reporting skills. Knowledgeable about the UK arts landscape, ACE’s Let Create strategy and CPP principles, with a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Confident leader and communicator, well organised, adaptable and solution focused with strong safeguarding knowledge. Willing to work flexibly.

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