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We’re looking for a new Director of Homotopia!Homotopia are entering a new era! As we continue to celebrate our 20th year as the UK’s longest running queer arts and culture festival, we are looking for a director to drive the charity forward with innovative, ambitious, and inclusive leadership to help shape our next chapter. &nbsp;About UsFounded in 2003, Homotopia is a queer arts and social justice organisation, making a cultural impact through art and activism. Locally, we support emerging queer artists and the next generation of queer talent. In 2012, we became a National Portfolio Organisation, becoming the only dedicated queer arts organisation to be recognised in this way.The role of Director is a dynamic leadership position, perfect for an arts professional with demonstrable experienced in producing, development and management to take on the organisation’s artistic and strategic development.Building on Homotopia’s legacy, the Director will identify new opportunities for growth, implementing our three-year National Portfolio Organisation agreement with Arts Council England and overseeing the charity. This is a unique opportunity for you to creatively develop and strengthen our vision, mission, values and behaviours and ensure that Homotopia continues to grow from strength to strength.Please note this is not an Artistic Director role. &nbsp;You’ll be:<ul><li>A natural leader who role models the behaviours Homotopia expects of others.</li><li>Able to demonstrate substantial previous leadership experience in executive arts management roles.</li><li>Experienced in working for an NPO organisation, with excellent relationship building and management skills.</li><li>Experienced in fundraising and income generation.</li><li>Excellent at financial management and be able to create, manage and interpret budgets</li><li>Knowledgeable about the lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people and communities.</li></ul>Homotopia is an inclusive employer, we welcome people with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. You’ll be encouraged to be your authentic self and you’ll have the freedom to develop professionally and personally in a supportive and empowering workplace.We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to providing fair and inclusive opportunities throughout our recruitment process. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification for this role. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please let us know when you apply via email.We understand that we learn best when we learn from each other. You can expect that your opinions and ideas will be valued and treated with respect.For full details of the position please visit the link via the Apply button. &nbsp;Webinar for Interested Candidates&nbsp;We are hosting a webinar for interested candidates on Monday 24 November at 7pm – Register to join here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homotopia-executive-director-information-session-tickets-1963455997744?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/homotopia-executive-director-information…</a>&nbsp;Job Title: DirectorClosing Date for Applications: Monday 8 December, 10:00amReporting to: Board of Trustees.Responsible for: Marketing and Development Manager, Festival Programmer, Finance Officer, plus occasional freelancers, including artists &nbsp;Terms of EmploymentSalary: £37, 000 – £43, 000 FTE (£29,600 – £34,400 pro rata, 4 days a week)Contract period: PermanentHours: 30 hours per weekLocation: (2 days per week minimum from Homotopia office, and home working)Probationary period: 6 monthsNotice period: 3 months will apply to both employer and employeeHoliday entitlement: 23 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. (pro rata FT equivalent: 28 days). The Homotopia office closes for an additional two week period over Christmas.Other benefits: There is a workplace pension scheme applicable to your employment. Further details are available from the Finance Office.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Closing date to sign up: Monday 8th December 2025 at 5.00pmEvent date and time: Tuesday 9th December 2025 from 6-8pm (doors open at 5.30pm)Location: Runway East 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, High Holborn, WC1A 2SN Join us for our final masterclass of 2025, where we’ll be joined by the award-winning team behind Race Across The World, one of the BBC’s most ambitious and inspiring factual entertainment series.We’ll be welcoming a cross-team panel from Studio Lambert, the powerhouse production company behind Race Across The World, The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge for Netflix. The panel will take us behind the scenes of Race Across The World to uncover how the show’s unique mix of adventure, emotion and storytelling comes to life, from casting real people with extraordinary connections, to filming under pressure across continents, to bringing the entire series together in the edit.You’ll gain insider insights into the world of unscripted television, hear about the challenges and triumphs of working on global productions, and learn what it takes to create gripping TV that captures the hearts of millions.Watch the trailer → <a href="https://vimeo.com/1131330981?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/1131330981?share=copy&amp;fl=sv&amp;fe=ci</a> Introducing our panel:<ul><li>Maria Kennedy – production executive, Studio Lambert - from wrangling magicians to orchestrating globe-spanning challenges, Maria’s career has taken her from magic to mountains. Now a permanent member of Studio Lambert, she brings a wealth of experience managing high-stakes international shoots — including multiple series of Race Across The World.</li><li>Sabeh Bali – producer/director - having worked on Race Across The World, Survivor UK, and SAS: Who Dares Wins, Sabeh knows how to capture adventure and emotion in the toughest filming conditions. Expect honest insights into directing on the move and keeping storytelling authentic under pressure.</li><li>Zyreeta Abadji – casting &amp; welfare executive, Studio Lambert - with credits spanning Race Across The World, 007’s Road to a Million and Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, Zyreeta is the heart behind the show’s unforgettable duos. She’ll reveal what makes a perfect pairing and how to find real people with extraordinary stories.</li></ul>Come along to put your questions to the experts, network with Studio Lambert staff, and connect with others in the Creative Access community. After the panel, stick around for drinks and networking with fellow creatives, producers, and storytellers — the perfect opportunity to make new connections and chat all things television.Places are limited – secure your spot now! This event is aimed at people who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, individuals with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.

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