Job Description

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Wells Maltings to recruit for their next CEO. 

Location: Wells-next-the-Sea / Hybrid
Salary: c.£50,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37 hours) or part-time (minimum 4 days/week). Some evening and weekend work required.

Wells Maltings a vibrant arts, heritage and community venue, set in beautiful Wells-next-the-Sea at the heart of the North Norfolk AONB. A vital part of the local community, we are a year-round hub for the arts, community cohesion, tourism, and heritage preservation in our small coastal town. We provide essential, versatile spaces for arts, education, and social gatherings, reducing the community's reliance on seasonality, and fostering community connection.

Find out more about Wells Maltings here https://www.wellsmaltings.org.uk/. 

About the Role

This is a brand-new role for an experienced senior leader and income generation specialist to join the team at Wells Maltings and lead on developing and delivering our fundraising, commercial and operations strategies. 

About you

We are looking for a leader with a strong understanding of income generation in the arts and culture sector, preferably with experience of running a venue.

You will bring your leadership experience, financial acumen and fundraising skills. You will lead the organisation, shape how we generate income and increase our commercial and individual sponsorship, all with the aim of securing a sustainable future for the charity and the communities we support.

How to Apply

In the first instance, please send your CV to Philippa at Charity People. If your profile matches what we’re looking for, we will be in touch to arrange an informal chat. Please download a copy of the job pack here: CEO-Wells-Maltings-Recruitment-Pack

Formal application is via CV and supporting statement addressing three specific questions outlined in the recruitment pack.

Closing: 9am, Monday 20th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 1st May 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform us if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.