Interim Director of Arts Planning and Producing

We are looking for an Interim Director of Arts Planning and Producing to join in December 2026 on a full time, 12 month fixed term basis.

This key Interim Director role oversees the translation of artistic vision and event planning strategy into a plan of action that both meets our obligations to deliver a world class programme and key revenue targets. This role leads the site-wide diary planning and the artistic programme delivery functions, acting as enabler, influencer and collaborator across different art-form and functional departments.

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This is an interim position offered on an initial 12-month contract and we are looking for someone to begin no later than early December 2026.

We are working with Achates as our recruitment partner and reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you are interested in the role, please send a CV and a short statement (of no more than 500 words) outlining your interest and suitability for the role to Vicki Grace, Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change at Achates on recruits@achates.org.uk. Vicki will then be in touch to invite suitable candidates to an initial telephone call to discuss the role in more detail. Suitable candidates will then be put forward to the Southbank Centre team for consideration and interview.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, please contact Vicki on
vicki@achates.org.uk.

Expressions of interest will be accepted until 9am on Monday 9 November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the open period.