LUX
Director
Introduction
LUX is a public arts organisation and accredited museum that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image. Based in London and Glasgow, it delivers a range of activities including exhibitions, screenings, educational projects, commissioning and research. It also manages Europe’s largest collection of films and videos made by artists and distributes them to museums, galleries and festivals around the world. LUX is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation and receives additional funding from Creative Scotland, British Council and other trusts and foundations
We are looking for a committed and entrepreneurial individual who is looking for an exciting new challenge leading LUX and making a significant contribution to supporting artists and advocating for artists’ moving image in the UK. LUX is a small friendly organisation and this position is based in our building in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens, with LUX Scotland based in Glasgow, Scotland.
You need to be an experienced strategic and operational leader, passionate about contemporary visual arts and the value of the public arts sector. This is a unique opportunity to set the strategic direction of the organisation as it enters its 22nd year following the departure of the founder Director Benjamin Cook. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate and negotiate with a wide range of people. You will have lead responsibility for managing and overseeing the strategic direction of the organisation, as well as contributing to the cultural aspects of LUX’s work, so you should be a dynamic leader and strategic thinker with great organisational and analytical skills and attention to detail. You will need an ability to think on your feet and stay calm in a busy environment. You will be the organisation’s main public face so you should feel comfortable interacting with a variety of people and representing the organisation in a range of contexts. LUX is a charity and not-for-profit organisation which was originally founded as an artists-run co-operative, although we are no longer a co-operative the values of equity, equality and democracy are key to all of LUX’s work and we expect everyone who works here to share and promote those values.
Job Description
Days: Full time, 5 days a week. Monday to Friday 10am-6pm – including some evening and weekend work with time off in lieu.
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience
Holidays:Â 25 days per year plus statutory holidays (15 compulsory days must be taken between August and December) with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days. Contract:Â Permanent, with 6 month probationary period
Responsible to:Â LUX Board of Trustees
Responsible for:Â Chief Operating Officer, LUX Scotland Director, Collection & Archive Director, Distribution Director, Events & Marketing Manager
Based at:Â LUX, Waterlow Park Centre, Waterlow Park, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, N19 5JF (Minimum of 3 days per week on-site)
Application Pack
Details of the duties and person specifications for this role can be found in the Director Application Pack and Mission and Value Statement.
Available in alternative formats:
Director Application Pack (Plain Text version)
Mission Statement (Plain Text version)
Director Application Pack (Audio Version)
Mission Statement (Audio Version)
Download LUX Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here
How to Apply
To apply, please send the following items in a single email addressed to job@lux.org.uk using the subject line: LUX DIRECTOR/ YOUR NAME. Application materials must be submitted in a single PDF document plus separate Equal Opportunities Form and be received no later than end of day (5pm) on 18th November 2024. Any applications received after this time will not be considered.
- A covering letter – stating why you wish to apply and outlining your relevant skills and experience for this role with reference to the job description and person specification below. Please read this pack carefully before applying and please limit your response to no more than 2 sides of A4.
- A CV – detailing your relevant educational and professional experience.
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (attached separately to your application but in the same email)
If you have any particular access needs or need any help applying or questions that are not answered in this recruitment pack then please contact us at job@lux.org.uk
We will be uploading this information in a number of alternative formats (e.g. plain text, audio recording, and BSL), shortly.
Interviews will take place at LUX in London week commencing 25th November 2024. Travel expenses will be covered for interview candidates.