Associate Artistic Director

NOW RECRUITING: Associate Artistic Director – 0.8 FTE – £28,000 per annum (pro-rata of £35,000 per annum)

NAE is the biggest gallery in the UK, and it is dedicated to artists and communities from the Global Ethnic Majority. We are a contemporary Art Gallery in the Heart of Hyson Green, a community just outside the city centre which is culturally vibrant. We deliver a variety of exhibitions, artist residencies, public events, workshops, performances, festivals, neighbourhood programmes and young people initiatives.

It is an exciting time to join the New Art Exchange. The gallery is experiencing a period of change and has ambitious plans for growth and expansion.

As this role involves directly engaging with and platforming artists, communities, and audiences from the Global Ethnic Majority, the lived experience of these communities, or substantial and meaningful experience working within and supporting them, is ESSENTIAL.

The Role:

NAE is seeking a new Associate Artistic Director to join an 18-month development programme that cultivates Global Ethnic Minority leaders who aspire to senior roles in the arts and culture sector.

This unique opportunity offers access to a £30,000 budget to shape and deliver an inspiring season of work aligned with NAE’s mission, values, and citizen-led approach.

The selected candidate will work closely with NAE’s CEO/Artistic Director, Board, staff, and stakeholders to design a bold, inclusive summer 2026 programme that will activate Hyson Green as a vibrant cultural hub. This role focuses on platforming Global Ethnic Minority talent and includes commissioning artists, fostering partnerships, and building meaningful connections with local communities. Ideal for those aiming to become future Artistic Directors or senior leaders, this position provides a dynamic platform for creative vision and leadership development.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a passionate, early to mid-career cultural leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful cultural or community projects. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, focusing on amplifying Global Ethnic Majority voices. Strong project management skills are key, including budget oversight and stakeholder collaboration. Familiarity with Nottingham’s cultural landscape and its communities is highly valued. We encourage you to apply if you have a growth mindset, a desire to lead with empathy and creativity, and ambition to step into senior leadership roles. Lived experience or significant work with Global Ethnic Majority communities is essential.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following to recruitment@nae.org.uk:

1) An up-to-date C.V

2) A cover letter (max. two pages) OR a video/audio recording (max. 3 minutes) detailing:

– How you meet the requirements of the Person Specification above.

– What inspires you about NAE’s mission, and how would you contribute to our vision of amplifying the voices and talents of the Global Ethnic Majority?

– How would this role help you grow as a leader in the arts and cultural sector, and what unique perspectives or skills would you bring to NAE?

Please also complete the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which can be found here (alternatively, copy and paste the link bit.ly/4aoKKDV).

We look forward to receiving your application and working with a passionate and talented individual who can help us further our mission.