After 20 years of hard work and success, co-founder Keith Saha will be stepping down in 2026 to pursue making new kinds of theatre with and for adult audiences.
The Role: To artistically lead 20 Stories High and to curate a programme that is high quality, inclusive and accessible. Working with the Co-CEO/Executive Director to ensure the company thrives and is sustainable. We are looking for artistic leadership to work alongside our Co-CEO/Executive Director that can drive the company forward with ambitious, excellent and equitable theatre and art for culturally diverse and working-class young people and communities.
We’re not prescribing a job title or specific structure for the role. Instead, we are sharing the personal and professional key essentials for the job and inviting you to bring your own vision of artistic leadership to the table.
You might apply as one of the following:
- Co-CEO/Artistic Director
- Artistic Director – with an aim to develop into Co-CEO/AD
- Job share between two – splitting the role part-time across two people
What matters most is that you are aligned with our values, committed to co-creation with young people and communities, and ready to lead with creativity, integrity, and care. Our current programme takes us into 2026, and beyond that this role will be critical in shaping the future plans and programme.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
Artistic Leadership – Job Pack
- Job Pack (Standard)
- Job Pack (Dyslexia Friendly)
- Job Pack (Large Print)
- Job Pack (Screen Reader)
- Job Pack (Audio Version)
Artistic Leadership – About Us
Artistic Leadership – Application Form
- Application Form (Standard)
- Application Form (Dyslexia Friendly)
- Application Form (Large Print)
- Application Form (Screen Reader)
Artistic Leadership – Equal Opportunities Form
Artistic Leadership – Access Questionnaire
If you require any of these documents in a format that isn’t already provided. please get in touch with recruitment@20storieshigh.org.uk
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Monday 3rd November 2025, 9am
We are here to help and answer any questions throughout the process.
For practical advice and to book onto our sessions please contact David (General Manager) or Amy (Administrator) on:
recruitment@20storieshigh.org.uk
0151 708 9728