WORK WITH US

SPILL Festival is seeking to recruit a new Executive Director to support Artistic Director & CEO Robin Deacon and the SPILL team as we enter a new phase that emphasises our investment in placemaking, collaboration, research and artist development. As Executive Director, you will join a small, friendly team working with innovative artists from around the globe, commissioning and producing ambitious and groundbreaking work for the people of Ipswich, Suffolk and further afield. You will be part of an ongoing strategic shift that has seen SPILL make a gradual movement away from biennial festival cycles to annual programmes of activity which provide more regular and consistent engagement opportunities. We are incredibly excited about this new direction and the Executive Director will be a key figure in helping realise this new iteration of SPILL.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

With the Artistic Director focusing on all creative aspects of SPILL, the Executive Director leads on the financial management, fundraising, legal, HR and operations management which supports and contributes to that artistic vision. As an interface between the artistic and the organisational aspects of the company, the Executive Director role is designed to provide oversight and facilitation to realise and implement SPILL’s mission.

HOURS

Full time 37.5 per week, usually worked over 5 days, Mon-Fri, with Time Off In Lieu available when out-of-hours working is required. A 0.8 FTE contract may be negotiable for the right candidate.

SALARY

£40,000 - £45,000 pa (full time)

TO APPLY  

To apply please email the following materials to info@spillfestival.com using the subject line ‘SPILL Executive Director Application’:

• An up to date CV/resume.

• A statement, no more than two A4 pages in length telling us why you are interested in the role, and how your skills and experience are a good match for the person specification.  You are encouraged to cite specific examples of your past experiences and successes that demonstrate your suitability for the role. If your experience doesn't exactly match our criteria but you believe you have the skills and passion to excel in this role, please include a brief explanation of how your transferable skills and experiences would apply to the key responsibilities.

• The contact details of two referees (note, these will not be contacted at this stage of the process.)

Please also complete an anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form.

For more information, please see the Executive Director Job Pack below. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application deadline is 12 noon, Monday 28 July 2025.

Interviews will be held in August with the expectation of a November appointment for the successful candidate.