Fabric is creating a new strategic leadership role, Director of Communications and Development, responsible for driving the organisation’s public profile, influence and case for support. 

We are looking for someone who sees communications and development as a strategic act — someone who understands that brand, partnership, advocacy and fundraising are interwoven. Someone who is excited by the possibility of building a mixed economy that supports artistic risk, sector innovation and long-term civic contribution. 

We would like to hear from candidates with significant senior experience in communications, marketing and brand guardianship, ideally in the arts or creative industries; experience of driving engaging storytelling with creative flair and strategic purpose; and a proven track record of stakeholder engagement and external relations within a charity, cultural or non-profit organisation, developing and implementing strategies that grow visibility, engagement and income. 

You’ll also bring experience of working at a senior leadership level, leading teams in the delivery of high quality, impactful campaigns – along with excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a proven ability to successfully build and maintain stakeholder relationships; a positive, proactive, and solution-focused approach; and a genuine interest in the arts and culture. 

If you feel you fit our brief, we’d love to hear from you.  

How to Apply

For full details of the role and person specification, please download the Application Pack below.

Application Pack – PDF

Application Pack – Word Document

To apply, please complete our online application form. You may provide a video/audio file (maximum length 10 mins) instead of completing the three application questions in our application form.

Fabric thrives on the passion, creativity, and commitment of all the people we work with, and we are committed to celebrating difference in all aspects of our makeup, governance and work output. We strive to be an inclusive organisation. We recognise the positive values of diversity, promote equality, and challenge all forms of discrimination. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates reflecting a broad range of voices, opinions, and experiences across age, class, disability, gender, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

Fabric is an inclusive employer, actively seeking to employ people currently under-represented in the creative and cultural sector.  Note: We do not accept applications made through recruitment agencies.  

Online Information Session (optional)

Thursday 19 March, 1 till 2pm.

You can register for the online information session here. (A recording will also be made available after the session for those who cannot attend the live session.) 

If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@fabric.dance