CENTRO PECCI press

The Board of Directors are now seeking an exceptional candidate to join the organisation in the role of Director, to work with Trustees to develop and deliver an ambitious strategy that builds on past success. The Board are ambitious for Centro Pecci and are seeking to develop a vision that is focussed on growth, audience development, an increased focus on digital and that takes further advantage of commercial opportunities. The postholder will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of contemporary art, will have a track record in museum operations and management and will possess excellent commercial acumen.  
The Director reports to the Chair and the Board of Trustees. The Director is responsible for a staff of 25 fulltime equivalents. 

Key Responsibilities

The Director is the Chief Executive of Centro Pecci with the following key responsibilities: 

• Providing leadership for all aspects of Centro Pecci working with Trustees to set the future strategic direction and with staff to deliver these objectives;
• Leading the operational management and direction of Centro Pecci and its resources including staff, finances, its venue and collections as well as the commercial activities including the shop, Bistro and events;
• Supporting excellent delivery Centro Pecci’s community and education programme;
• Ensuring Centro Pecci’s financial success and sustainability, including maximising income, controlling expenditure and fundraising;
• Nurturing and extending Centro Pecci’s external relationships with its community, including its visitors, supporters, funding bodies, artists and exhibitors, related or neighbouring organisations and the public at large;
• Deepening and developing current and new partnerships and collaborations with other organisations, local, national and international, that connect with Centro Pecci’s objectives;
• Ensuring that in all its activities, Centro Pecci satisfies best modern corporate governance practice, particularly in relation to finance, human resources, and the accountability and transparency of its activities generally.

Terms of appointment

The role will be based at Centro Pecci in Prato. 

How to apply

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Centro Pecci on this appointment. 

Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using code 
PARAMA.

Click on the "apply" button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring* form.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 5th November 2021. 
* The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.