Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive OfficerChief Executive Officer – Rural MediaLocation: Hereford (hybrid working possible)Salary: NJC Pay Scale PO12 53- 59 (£69,853 - £73,469)“Lead creativity, champion rural voices and shape the future”Rural Media is an award-winning digital arts charity and production house with a national reputation for telling powerful stories, nurturing talent, and empowering unheard voices. For over 30 years, we’ve delivered high-impact media projects with young people and underserved communities across the rural UK, while producing acclaimed broadcast content through our commercial arm, Rural Studios.Now, with the launch of StoryPoint, a bold new creative hub in the heart of Hereford, we are entering our most exciting chapter yet.We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead this next stage of our journey. This unique role spans charity leadership, commercial strategy, and the launch of StoryPoint as a beacon of creativity, skills, and enterprise for the region.You will be:A values-driven leader with a strong commitment to equality, creativity, and social impact.Entrepreneurial and commercially astute, able to balance ambition with financial sustainability.Inspirational and collaborative, with experience of leading teams and building partnerships.An advocate and communicator, confident in raising profile and influence across the cultural, charitable, and commercial sectors.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of a unique organisation at the intersection of arts, media, social justice, and enterprise.For full details, please download our CEO Recruitment Pack hereClosing date: Midday Monday 27th October 2025Interviews: Week of 11 November 2025We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in leadership roles within the culture and media sectors. We’re always interested to hear from people with production skills and experience. If you think you can add something to our team, please get in touch.