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 organization'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 by clicking the 'Apply for this job now' button and email your completed form to recruitment@themightycreatives.com in WORD format.  The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am on 23rd July 2026.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs in your application.

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