Deputy Director – Equalities and Partnerships, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Deputy Director – Equalities and Partnerships

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Deputy Director – Equalities and Partnerships

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Deputy Director – Equalities and Partnerships

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Deputy Director – Equalities and Partnerships

Full-time, 37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

Grade F: Starting salary of £65,462

Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen. We are currently working in a hybrid way.

Our benefits include 30 days’ annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).

About this role

As Deputy Director of Equalities and Partnerships at Arts Council Wales, you will play a pivotal leadership role, driving strategic direction across equality, diversity, workforce sustainability, education partnerships, and Local Authority engagement. Working alongside senior leadership, you’ll oversee strategic teams and initiatives that shape a more inclusive, resilient, and well-connected creative sector. This role is central to advancing key cross-cutting themes, Welsh Language development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Climate Justice, while contributing to long-term national well-being in line with the Well-being of Future Generations Act.

About you

We are seeking a visionary and collaborative leader with a strong track record in strategic planning and delivery across complex, multi-sectoral initiatives. You bring deep commitment to equity, sustainability, and community-led development in the arts and creative industries. Your experience spans building partnerships across education, health, local government, and cultural sectors. You are passionate about creating inclusive pathways into the creative workforce and are confident navigating policy, governance, and long-term cultural development aligned with Welsh Government priorities

Welsh language

We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. However, a commitment to learning and speaking Welsh to a standard enabling its use in Council business is essential.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.

How to apply

If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 8th August 2025

Interview date: 21st and 22nd of August 2025 (In person in our Cardiff Office)

In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Please clearly state your proposal for working anything other than the advertised hours in your covering email upon submitting your application.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Non-profit Organization Management

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