As the Interim Chief Executive of Hijinx, you will be at the forefront of championing our vision and mission.
Your leadership will steer the organisation towards achieving remarkable milestones in inclusivity, representation, and professional employment for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals.
Over the past 10 years Hijinx has been on an extraordinary journey of growth and success. Having continued to create and learn through the pandemic, Hijinx has emerged post-Covid as an even more innovative and responsive organisation, building on our successes to thrive.
With our current Chief Executive, Sarah Horner, moving on to new career highlights in May, we have an immediate need to bring in an experienced Chief Executive on an interim basis to ensure continuity and stability during this period of transition, while we undertake an important period of reflection on our longer-term needs and focus in this vital role.
As Interim Chief Executive, you will lead the realisation of our strategic business plan through four strategic priorities:
- Increasing access to creativity, training, employment, and spaces
- Growing our reach and amplify our impact, to ensure as many people as possible can engage with the arts, and fulfil their potential
- Building the capacity to deliver our work and our creative potential
- Ensuring our work is sustainable, supportive of current and future generations, and our planet
The Interim Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership with specific emphasis on financial and people management, income generation and all legal and contractual obligations of the company.
The Interim Chief Executive will have the full backing and support of our active and skilled board of trustees, in particular the People and Finance sub-committees, who work closely with the senior executive team to guide our financial, inclusion and people strategies.
As Interim Chief Executive you will:
- Lead and inspire our dedicated team towards achieving organisational aims, including increasing representation on stage and screen for learning disabled and/or Autistic creative professionals, and transforming the sector to work more inclusively.
- Ensure financial stability, and operational excellence across all facets of the organisation.
- Foster and maintain partnerships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider arts community to promote and expand Hijinx's impact.
- Champion the wellbeing of our staff, ensuring a workplace that values individual difference, supports professional growth, and commits to equal opportunities and diversity.
It is important that the Interim Chief Executive is able to lead with confidence through this transitional period and to provide important reassurance and leadership to the senior and wider team.
We’re looking for specific skills in people leadership, finance and change and familiarity with the arts and/or third sector.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Proven leadership experience in the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors, with a passion for inclusivity and social impact.
- A visionary approach to steering organisations towards growth and innovation.
- Strong financial acumen and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with a talent for fostering collaborations and partnerships.
A deep commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and the wellbeing of staff and community members.
Terms:
Job title: Interim Chief Executive
Contract: Interim role of 6 months in the first instance
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) with some evening and weekend commitments for which time off in lieu is given.
Based at: To be based in Cardiff with travel across Wales to support our Hubs and occasionally further afield. Flexible/hybrid available with a minimum of two days in the office each week.
Salary / Benefits: £60,000 per annum (pro-rata for the 6 months fixed term)
Holiday: 25 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for 6 months fixed term)
Start Date: Ideally Early May
Find out more on the Hijinx website.