Deputy Director (Operations & Executive Function)
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Deputy Director (Operations & Executive Function)
Salary: £42,000‑£45,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week
Built‑in progression pathway: to full directorship
Deadline: 12 January 2026, 5pm
Location: 24 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic, values‑driven Deputy Director to join the senior leadership team. This role works closely with the CEO/Artistic Director and plays a central part in shaping the organisation’s development, effectiveness and long‑term sustainability.
Job Description
NNCA is relaunching and opening a new cultural destination at 24 Guildhall Road – a landmark home for exhibitions, artist studios, digital practice, learning and community programmes. This is a pivotal moment in the organisation’s evolution, bringing together artists, communities and partners to shape a new cultural anchor for Northampton.
Salary: £42,000‑£45,000 (depending on experience). Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week. Built‑in progression pathway to full directorship.
Person Specification
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate the following:
Senior leadership or management experience
A successful track record in fundraising
Strong financial literacy, HR experience and robust project management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability
A commitment to accessibility, inclusion and artist‑led values
A collaborative, transparent and supportive leadership style
How to Apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to careers@nncontemporaryart.org. Applications close 12 January 2026, 5pm. Interviews: End of January.
NN Contemporary Art welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Job Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Lead NNCA’s fundraising, philanthropy and earned‑income strategy
Manage organisational planning, reporting and compliance
Oversee financial management alongside the Finance Manager
Lead HR, team culture and professional development
Direct operations, facilities management and visitor experience
Manage relationships with partners, funders and stakeholders
Help define NNCA’s next chapter by guiding organisational direction, developing a strong leadership culture, and ensuring our work remains rooted in artists, communities and collaborative values
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- Location:
- Northampton
- Job Type:
- PartTime