Head of Circus, Street Performance and Spectacle The Arts Council is the government agency for developing the arts in Ireland. We work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life. Job role Head of Circus Street Performance and Spectacle We have an exciting permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade for Head of Circus, Street Performance and Spectacle , a role that reports to the Director of Performing Arts. Role Overview: We set policy to ensure that all of our funding is spent strategically, that all of our actions reflect the long-term interests of the public and that all of our decisions are transparent and fair. We aim to have policies which are current and relevant and which reflect our role as an expert agency in the arts. Further information on the Arts Council is available at www.artscouncil.ie Reporting to the Director of Performing Arts, the Head of Circus Street Performance and Spectacle leads all elements of the Arts Council’s policy delivery, development and research initiatives, grant and relationship management in this artform area; manages and motivates the team; manages contracts and related procurement processes, collaborates with the Director of Performing Arts, the senior management team and other staff in the implementation of specific cross-organisational projects to deliver the objectives of Making Great Art Work Closing date and time The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon, Thursday 12th of February 2026. The Arts Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications from all sections of the community under all ten grounds as set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr
An arts development agency in Dublin seeks a Head of Circus, Street Performance and Spectacle to lead policy delivery and manage the arts team's initiatives. This permanent, full-time position requires strong leadership and expertise in grant management. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Performing Arts and engage in strategic decision-making. The application deadline is February 12, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Arts Council is the government agency for developing the arts in Ireland. We work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life. We have an exciting permanent, full-time 35 hours per week opportunity at the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) grade for Head of Visual Arts , a role that reports to the Creative Arts Director Role Overview: The role of the Arts Council is pivotal in supporting the visual arts sector and ensuring the sustainability and vibrancy of the visual arts ecology. It does this by providing a broad range of funding and other supports. Visual Arts is one of the largest portfolios in the Arts Council. Working closely with the Creative Arts Director and visual arts team, the Head of Visual Arts will ensure that the Arts Council’s commitment to Visual Arts is appropriately incorporated into strategic planning and decision-making. The Head of Visual Arts will lead on policy formulation, development initiatives, funding and relationship management to deliver on Arts Council strategic objectives. The Head of Visual Arts is also expected to effectively contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s strategic goals. Closing date and time The closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon, Thursday 12th of February 2026. The Arts Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications from all sections of the community under all ten grounds as set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy . #J-18808-Ljbffr
A government arts agency in Dublin seeks a Head of Visual Arts to lead policy formulation and funding initiatives. This full-time role involves working closely with the Creative Arts Director to ensure the integration of visual arts into strategic planning and decision-making. The ideal candidate will contribute significantly to the organization's strategic goals, ensuring the sustainability of the visual arts sector in Ireland. Applications close at 12:00 noon on February 12, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr
