Offerta di lavoro - Amministrazione
Hastings, Regno Unito
Pubb: 08 Dec 2025
Hastings International Piano
Chief Executive
(a tempo parziale, a tempo indeterminato)
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 FTE (full-time equivalent), pro rata for a 4-day working week
Location: Hastings with hybrid working
Hastings International Piano (HIP) invites applications for the role of Chief Executive, a senior leadership position at the helm of a world-class organisation renowned for its internationally respected Piano Competition and its commitment to nurturing outstanding emerging pianists. With roots extending over a century, HIP is deeply embedded in the cultural life of Hastings, a town characterised by creativity, resilience, and a strong civic spirit. Alongside its acclaimed competition, HIP delivers an ambitious year-round artistic programme, artist development opportunities, and a learning & participation offer that brings high-quality music-making into schools, SEN settings, care homes, and public spaces across the region.
The Chief Executive will play a pivotal role in shaping HIP’s next phase of development, providing strategic leadership that balances artistic ambition with financial resilience, operational clarity, and strong governance. They will lead a committed team and volunteer community, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and ensure sustainable growth through disciplined planning, sound decision-making, and careful stewardship.
The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience within the cultural sector, together with proven skill in strategic planning, financial management, organisational development, and partnership-building. They will understand the fundraising landscape and be able to contribute strategically to income generation across philanthropic, public, and private sources. A visionary yet pragmatic leader, the new Chief Executive will lead with integrity, resilience, and the credibility to represent HIP to artists, funders, partners, the international piano community, and the wider cultural sector. A deep belief in the power of music to enrich and strengthen communities is vital.
Location: Hastings with hybrid working
Hastings International Piano (HIP) invites applications for the role of Chief Executive, a senior leadership position at the helm of a world-class organisation renowned for its internationally respected Piano Competition and its commitment to nurturing outstanding emerging pianists. With roots extending over a century, HIP is deeply embedded in the cultural life of Hastings, a town characterised by creativity, resilience, and a strong civic spirit. Alongside its acclaimed competition, HIP delivers an ambitious year-round artistic programme, artist development opportunities, and a learning & participation offer that brings high-quality music-making into schools, SEN settings, care homes, and public spaces across the region.
The Chief Executive will play a pivotal role in shaping HIP’s next phase of development, providing strategic leadership that balances artistic ambition with financial resilience, operational clarity, and strong governance. They will lead a committed team and volunteer community, foster a culture of collaboration and excellence, and ensure sustainable growth through disciplined planning, sound decision-making, and careful stewardship.
The successful candidate will bring senior leadership experience within the cultural sector, together with proven skill in strategic planning, financial management, organisational development, and partnership-building. They will understand the fundraising landscape and be able to contribute strategically to income generation across philanthropic, public, and private sources. A visionary yet pragmatic leader, the new Chief Executive will lead with integrity, resilience, and the credibility to represent HIP to artists, funders, partners, the international piano community, and the wider cultural sector. A deep belief in the power of music to enrich and strengthen communities is vital.
scadenza: 23 Jan 2026
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