The role
The role of Cultural Director (maternity cover) for Culture Warrington is an exciting opportunity to join the organisation as we relaunch the Pyramid Arts Centre following an 18-month closure for capital redevelopment.
This maternity cover role of Cultural Director will be a transformational role which is central to the organisation’s future, with clear tangible outcomes to be delivered over a 12-month period.
The role is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is looking to make a significant impact and who is striving to make a transformational change, in a leadership role within an aspiring and ambitious cultural organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the artistic strategic vision and financial resilience of the organisation working closely with the Executive Director and Business Director, delivering on the aims and objectives of the business plan.
If you have experience of leading a diverse programme, supporting passionate and experienced staff and having the ability to make significant change in Warrington’s cultural sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role.
How to apply
Please send a statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role (maximum two pages).
When applying, please tell us why you are interested in the role and describe how your skills and experience would help you to undertake the key requirements outlined in the job description and the essential elements of the person specification.
Once completed, please include your CV and send your application to along with the Diversity & Equality Monitoring Form.
All applicants will be notified if they have been invited to interview or not. Interviews: A panel interview and separate presentation, lasting approximately 1.5 hours in total, will be held at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery on 25 or 26 February 2026. Please inform us in advance of any access requirements or other needs.
The purpose of the interview is for us to get to know you and to see if you would be a good fit for the job. Equally, it is an opportunity for you to get to know us, learn more about Culture Warrington and to see if you would like to work with us. We aim to let you know the outcome of the process by email as soon as possible after the interview and no later than within one week. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application.
Key dates
Deadline for applications: Monday 02 February 2026 9am
Interview date: 25 or 26 February 2026