Director/CEO

About the Role

The Mighty Creatives is a charity committed to Social Justice for young people through arts, culture and creativity

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director/CEO to help lead a multi-award-winning charity into its next phase of growth and impact.

You will help shape and deliver the organisation’s strategic vision while ensuring the successful delivery of our programmes. Key responsibilities include:

Leading strategic planning and organisational growth opportunities
Developing fundraising and income generation strategies understanding the funding challenges and landscape for the charity sector
Securing income contracts and partnership opportunities
Overseeing financial planning, budgeting and reporting
Leading and supporting a dispersed hybrid team
Working as an ambassador with funders and stakeholders

About you?

You will be a strategic and hands-on leader with:

Significant leadership experience within the charity, criminal justice or wider social impact or equivalent sector
Experience as a senior leader.
A strong track record in fundraising, income generation and partnership development.
Experience securing and managing contracts, organisational operations and financial oversight.
Strong strategic, operational, and financial management skills.
Experience leading and supporting dispersed teams in complex environments.
Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Strategic thinking combined with a practical, hands-on approach.
A genuine commitment to social justice and belief in the transformative power of creativity.

How to apply

To apply please complete the application form and email it to recruitment@themightycreatives.com in WORD format. The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on 23^rd July 2026.

First stage interviews will be held online on 5^th August 2026, with second stage interviews in person, in Leicester, 20^th August 2026. Anticipated start date: 1^st December 2026.