Deaf Explorer seeks Creative Director

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Job Summary

Deaf Explorer is looking for a Creative Director who can lead change in the cultural sector and reduce the barriers which prevent Deaf people from fully participating in the arts.

Job Description

We want someone who is culturally appropriate to reach out and involve Deaf leaders locally, regionally and nationally and create unique projects that increase access, opportunity, participation and involvement. We want a leader who can inspire the next generation of Deaf creatives and support Deaf artists to realise their ambitions. We want the Deaf community to be fully aware of the opportunities in the arts.

The task is to bridge the cultural sector with the Deaf community, with a genuine commitment to access and inclusion. Right now, there is a need for strong leadership with good negotiation skills to coordinate all the resources that are available in the arts to take Deaf Arts and Culture to the next level.

You will be able to identify and lead co-creation projects with the cultural sector, building in learning and evaluation opportunities to improve the development and delivery of future Deaf-led artistic projects. Working with Deaf Explorer’s Board and the CEO, you will steer a strategic vision that will build long-term sustainability and measure the impact on the Deaf creative community and the cultural sector.

We will welcome you into our small, dedicated team, which includes our CEO, Alan McLean and also our Board.

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone who can lead change in the cultural sector and reduce the barriers which prevent Deaf people from fully participating in the arts.

This person will have proficient BSL skills and can develop an artistic vision that will both excite cultural organisations and be meaningful to the Deaf artistic community and the wider Deaf community.

Job Responsibilities

For further information and to download the job pack please visit our website: https://deafexplorer.com/work-with-us/

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please either email jobs@deafexplorer.com or send a message via Whatsapp: 07399784613.