Chief Executive Officer at QUAD

QUAD is looking for an inspirational leader with a passion for the power that lived experience of arts and culture brings to directly benefit our society.

Energetic, hardworking, articulate and determined, the role holder will need to demonstrate vision and dynamism, as well as having experience of translating a team’s vision and energy into high impact delivery.

With excellent influencing skills, the post holder will need to motivate, encourage, and bring energy to the delivery of our strategic objectives and goals with a real can-do attitude and an aptitude for problem solving.

Forward thinking and calm under pressure, we are seeking an individual with a proven track record of driving change and delivery. We are looking for an authentic leader with political influencing skills as well as strong character and personal resilience.

To apply you should submit:

● An up to date CV which shows your full career history, no longer than three pages.

● A covering letter (up to 350 words) or short form video (up to 2 minutes 30 seconds), explaining why you are interested in this role outlining your current and previous experience which would meet the requirements of the post

Please send your application by email to: trustees@derbyquad.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 20th February 2024

We are committed to keep moving towards diversity, equity and inclusion through intentional conversations and action. We developed our Diversity strategy with the support of one of our board subcommittees. We acknowledge that this work is never done. We especially welcome applications from people who self-identify as being from the global majority (African, Asian, Caribbean), and / or disabled applicants.

QUAD’s commitment to providing equal opportunity is central to our working practices; We also acknowledge and support our legal obligation to avoid unlawful discrimination on the grounds of protected characteristics.

QUAD recognises that the list of protected characteristics as described in law does not acknowledge all the ways in which an individual might choose to self-identify. Neither does it take into account intersectionality: where a person or group of people is affected by a number of discriminations and disadvantages.

QUAD is committed to interviewing applicants from underrepresented communities and/or with a disability or health condition who meet the minimum criteria for the job. The aim of this commitment is to encourage positive action, encouraging people with a disability to apply for roles within our organisation and provide an opportunity to demonstrate an applicant’s skills, talent, and abilities at the interview stage.

If you have a disability or health condition and need to discuss reasonable adjustments for any part of this recruitment process, please advise as part of your initial application.

Please contact trustees@derbyquad.co.uk, if you are disabled and need any adjustments for the application and / or selection process.

The appointment will be made subject to board approval, satisfactory references and a clear DBS.