Head of engagement and communities / head of music / head of theatre, performing arts and touring

Shape the future of the arts in Wales; lead, inspire and champion creativity across communities and diverse art forms.

The Arts Council of Wales leads the strategic development of the arts across the nation. As an arms-length public body funded by the Welsh Government and the National Lottery, we set direction, allocate investment and advocate for the arts as an essential part of national life.

Our ambition is to build a sustainable, inclusive and confident creative sector that reflects the richness of modern Wales and contributes to its future prosperity.

In response to feedback from the arts community and our staff, we have recently gone through an extensive restructuring and change process to ensure our organisation can better support the sector and continue to evolve in line with the sector’s changing needs.

About the roles

These roles arrive at a defining moment for the Arts Council of Wales. As we reshape how we work with the sector and with communities across the nation, we're looking for exceptional leaders who combine artform expertise, strategic vision and a collaborative spirit.

Each Head will bring deep understanding of their area - whether in music, theatre and performing arts, or engagement and communities - and the ability to translate that insight into bold, practical strategy that makes a real difference for artists, audiences and partners.