Chief Executive Officer

<p><strong><em>Location</em></strong><em>: Hereford (hybrid working possible)</em></p><p><strong><em>Salary:</em></strong><em> </em>NJC Pay Scale PO12 53- 59 (£69,853 - £73,469)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“Lead creativity, champion rural voices and shape the future”</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rural Media</strong> 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, <strong>Rural Studios</strong>.</p><p>Now, with the launch of <strong>StoryPoint</strong>, a bold new creative hub in the heart of Hereford, we are entering our most exciting chapter yet.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a visionary<strong> Chief Executive</strong> 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.</p><p><br></p><p>You will be:</p><ul><li>A <strong>values-driven leader</strong> with a strong commitment to equality, creativity, and social impact.</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial and commercially astute</strong>, able to balance ambition with financial sustainability.</li><li><strong>Inspirational and collaborative</strong>, with experience of leading teams and building partnerships.</li><li>An <strong>advocate and communicator</strong>, confident in raising profile and influence across the cultural, charitable, and commercial sectors.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>For full details, please download our <strong>CEO Recruitment Pack</strong> here: ruralmedia.co.uk/work-for-us</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Closing date:</strong> Midday Monday 27^th  October 2025</p><p><strong>Interviews:</strong> Week of 11 November 2025</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in leadership roles within the culture and media sectors.</em></strong></p>