Achates Recruits
Achates Recruits – recruitment support for the cultural sector, by the cultural sector
At Achates we are obsessed with ensuring the future of culture and heritage. We know that those who – like us – have dedicated their lives to the sector understand it best. We understand the challenges you’re facing, the opportunities ahead and critically the skills, experience, knowledge and expertise that you need from your next leadership.
By choosing Achates Recruits to support your leadership appointments you are choosing to partner with the only search agency who truly understands the sector and its future. You are choosing an accessible, creative and expert option who will partner with you to secure a leader that is right for you and for now. It is recruitment for the sector, by the sector.
Get in touch to learn more by contacting Director of Recruitment and Organisational Change, Vicki Grace, on vicki@achates.org.uk.
Current Recruitment Opportunities
National Centre for Writing – Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer
National Centre for Writing (NCW) is seeking an outstanding individual to lead them, as their new Artistic Director & Chief Executive Officer, into the future.
NCW is seeking someone to develop and set their strategic course, lead the excellent team already in place, build and maintain relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders, and ensure their financial resilience to enable them to continue to achieve their aims and ambitions for generations to come.
Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 7 April 2026
First round interviews: Monday 20 April 2026
Second round interviews (if needed): Monday 27 April 2026
To apply please submit an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form from NCW’s website to Amanda Salmon, Head of Operations and Commercial at amanda@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk.
More details can be found in the application pack.
Tall Stories – Venues and Touring Coordinator
Tall Stories is currently seeking a new Venues and Touring Coordinator to support the organisation with its busy touring programme. Working closely with the Producer, key responsibilities will include meeting with venues and programmers, tour booking and contracts, and performance and technical scheduling.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 30 March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 13 and 20 April 2026
To apply, please send the following items to Phoebe Walker at Achates: recruits@achates.org.uk
• A CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) or a 2- 3 minute video application (please include your link in the email) telling us about yourself, your interest in Tall Stories, why you want to take on this role, and how you meet the person specification.
• Your application should include details of two referees.
Please send your cover letters in an editable format, Word for preference, as these documents will be subject to a process of anonymisation prior to being assessed by the Tall Stories team.
More details can be found in the application pack.
Hampstead Theatre – Development Director
Hampstead Theatre is currently recruiting a Development Director. This is an exciting role for a strategic, ambitious and relationship‑driven fundraiser. You will inherit a strong foundation, a deeply engaged donor community, and a culture that believes in — and actively contributes to — development success. The next Development Director will not only sustain this momentum but help shape the next phase of Hampstead Theatre’s future.
Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 31 March 2026
To find out more about the role, including details on how to apply, please download the application pack.
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