Full-time, 37 hours per week
Permanent Contract
Grade F: Starting salary of £65,462
Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working in a hybrid way.
Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).
About this role
As Deputy Director of Equalities and Partnerships at Arts Council Wales, you will play a pivotal leadership role, driving strategic direction across equality, diversity, workforce sustainability, education partnerships, and Local Authority engagement. Working alongside senior leadership, you’ll oversee strategic teams and initiatives that shape a more inclusive, resilient, and well-connected creative sector. This role is central to advancing key cross-cutting themes—Welsh Language development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Climate Justice—while contributing to long-term national well-being in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
About you
We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader with a strong track record in strategic planning and delivery across complex, multi-sectoral initiatives. You bring deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and community-led development in the arts and creative industries. Your experience spans building partnerships across education, health, local government, and cultural sectors. You are passionate about creating inclusive pathways into the creative workforce and are confident navigating policy, governance, and long-term cultural development aligned with Welsh Government priorities
Welsh language
We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. However, a commitment to learning and speaking Welsh to a standard enabling its use in Council business is essential. Upon appointment we will provide access to Welsh Lessons, training and personal support to help you develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.
The Arts Council will provide support to ensure that you feel comfortable joining the organisation, the type of which may be new or unfamiliar to you, so that you can feel your best self at work. Mentoring or training will also be provided during the induction period, if required.
Disability confident Scheme
The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Please refer to the Gov.uk Disability Confident Employer Scheme link for further details.
How to apply
Please submit the Application Form and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Closing date: 5pm Friday 8th August 2025
Interview date: 21st and 22nd of August 2025 (In person in our Cardiff Office)
Flexible working
In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Please clearly state your proposal for working anything other than the advertised hours in your covering email upon submitting your application.
The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favorably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.