Executive Director / Joint CEO

With our long-serving CEO and leadership team stepping down in 2024/25, the executive function has been updated into a co-CEO model of a Creative Director and Joint CEO (Vicki Amedume) and an Executive Director and Joint CEO (new role) to provide joint development and leadership for the organisation and affiliated projects.
Together they will be responsible for articulating and achieving the creative vision and business objectives of the Albany, to maintain and grow a versatile and vibrant performing arts centre and cultural community hub.
Reporting to the Board, the Executive Director and Joint CEO will be responsible for overseeing the financial, income generating, administrative and operational areas of the business. They will contribute to fundraising and developmental work to achieve sustainability for the organisation. They will also oversee programmes of activity which represent the Albany's ethos and maximise artistic innovation, social and creative engagement.

Key skills:

Strategic Leadership: Guide the organisation’s strategy, business plans, budgets, and KPIs, working with the Creative Director and Board. Oversee the implementation of the organisation’s vision and objectives, ensuring financial oversight and resource management.

Governance & Risk Management: Ensure high standards of governance and compliance, manage risks, and fulfil the Company Secretary role, including scheduling and servicing meetings.

Fundraising: Co-lead on strategic fundraising, supporting key applications and managing relationships with funders.

External Partnerships: Build and maintain strategic partnerships and networks locally, regionally, and internationally, and take a leadership role in civic initiatives such as the Lewisham Strategic Partnership.

Operational Management: Lead internal innovation and performance improvements, fostering an inclusive culture and ensuring excellent customer service. Oversee administrative, legal, HR, IT, and

Health & Safety matters, as well as the business contract at Deptford Lounge.

Policy & Compliance: Lead policy development, ensure compliance, and monitor progress on key organisational and operational issues.

Additional Duties: Deputise for the Creative Director and undertake other duties as required by the Board.