We are looking for an arts leader with a strong track record of artistic vision and
leadership, passionate about the power of community participation to connect, engage
and create high quality work. We welcome candidates from a broad range of
backgrounds and artform experiences.

The Artistic Director will be responsible for shaping and delivering the artistic vision of
Deep Roots Tall Trees, ensuring that it aligns with both the creative ambitions of the
organisation and the needs of its participants and audiences. They will lead and
manage the artistic team, oversee the commissioning and curation of projects and
performances, and work collaboratively with the General Manager to ensure the
financial and operational sustainability of the organisation.

 

Terms
Contract type: Freelance, until December 2026 with possibility of extension dependent
on funding.
 

Time commitment: 2 days a week, with at least 1 day physically at office base in Corby,
Northamptonshire. To include some evenings/weekends as necessary.

 

Fee: Up to £24,000, dependent upon experience.

Responsible to: Board of Trustees.

Responsible for: General Manager,  Music Director,  Dance Theatre Director and other
contributing artists.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
 

To Apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter to helen.willmott@outlook.com by 5pm on
Wednesday 26 November 2025.

Your covering letter should outline:
• Your motivation for applying for the role

• How your experience is related to the job description and person specification
• Contact details for 2 referees

 

Your covering letter should be a maximum of 2 pages of A4. Alternatively, you may submit
a 5 minute video.

 

Initial interviews will be held online on in the first week of December. Second stage
interviews, which will include the opportunity to meet other members of the team and
some of our participants, will take place in-person in Corby on within the second week of
December.

 

A Recruitment Pack is available for download HERE.

 

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our Chair Helen Willmott via
helen.willmott@outlook.com