Creative Director

Creative Director

DIY Theatre CIC in Salford is looking for a new Creative Director (0.8FTE – 4 days per week) to work alongside the Business Director to co-lead the organisation.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working creatively with people with learning disabilities
• Shares our values and can help us achieve our vision
• Brings exciting, imaginative and bold ideas.

The Creative Director is responsible for DIY’s artistic vision, ensuring that all activities reflect our values and ambitions, so that the lived experiences of people with learning disabilities are at the centre of everything we do.

This means shaping a financially sustainable and exciting programme of work that is artistically ambitious and built on the principles of co-creation and co-leadership.

The role combines strategic development, partnership building, fundraising support and organisational advocacy with the artistic leadership of DIY’s established Core Company of performers.

The Creative Director is responsible for DIY’s team of freelance creative delivery staff.

The role is based at The Angel Centre (1, St. Philips Place, Salford M3 6FA) with activity across Greater Manchester and the wider region.

Download Creative Director Job Pack

Please send:

• An expression of interest (no longer 3 sides of A4) outlining how your skills and experience match the criteria.
• Your C.V. including the details of two relevant referees

You can email this to: [email removed]

Or you can post this to: DIY Theatre Company, The Angel Centre, 1 St Philips Place, Chapel Street, Salford M3 6FA.

DIY encourages applications from all sections of the community. DIY welcomes applications from first-time senior leaders and can offer the successful candidate support and training, if required.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as D/deaf or disabled, and people from the Global Majority, as they are currently underrepresented in the arts. If you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please contact us using the details below to discuss what you need, or if you would like more information, or have any questions about the role.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 27 October 2026.