We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and committed individual to replace the current director who is standing down after the July 2026 Frome Festival.
Frome Festival is a community arts programme held across 10 days in July every year throughout the thriving market town of Frome. Now in its 25th year, the festival attracts over 30,000 visitors. Last year, we hosted 278 events in 56 venues, offering a broad range of arts and culture. Over half of the 2025 programme was organised by our local community, showcasing the festival's clear links to Frome's unique arts scene.
An arts background is desirable but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who bring fundraising experience, strong communication skills, a creative and innovative approach, and a genuine commitment to community and inclusiveness.
If you have the passion, creativity and drive to deliver a vibrant, wide-ranging programme of arts events for Frome in 2027 and beyond, we'd love to hear from you.
Hours: 15 hours per week. Flexible by agreement with the board and to include one day office based. The Director will be required to work more or less full time during the Festival itself and in the busiest periods running up to that and following on. Time off in lieu will be recognised.
Start Date: We expect to appoint the director in June 2026 with a starting date in July 2026. There will be a hand-over period of several weeks. Where feasible there will be the opportunity for the appointee to shadow the director during the 2026 Festival (3rd - 12th July 2026).
Think this role is for you? Please apply using the below form.
For informal enquiries contact:
Recruitment@fromefestival.co.ukRegistered Charity No. 1120329
Before completing this form, please read the below recruitment pack carefully, including the job description and person specification.
Applications must be submitted via this form by 12pm on the 20th of May, 2026. We reserve the right to close the application process early should a suitable candidate be identified.
Please note that shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend in-person interviews in Frome on 28 May 2026. Please ensure you are available on this date before submitting your application.
The application form has three short questions (max 400 words each), followed by a CV upload. We recommend drafting your answers separately before pasting them in. Please note that you cannot save this form as a draft. CVs should be uploaded in PDF format where possible.
Frome Festival Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all.
