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Arts, Heritage and Culture Recruitment

We're committed to transforming leadership and inspiring change for an inclusive and diverse arts, heritage and culture sector.

We're specialists in recruiting dynamic, experienced and transformational leaders in the arts, heritage and culture sectors. From CEOs to artistic directors, programme directors to chairs, we recruit the best people.

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Trailblazing arts, heritage and culture leadership recruitment.

We love working with arts, heritage and culture organisations to recruit leaders who drive change. We know causes across the arts, culture and heritage have the power to enrich lives, bring people together and offer opportunities for shared experiences. You need leaders who understand the evolving landscape, the challenges and opportunities you face and the impact you have on your communities.

We provide inclusive executive search services for cultural institutions of all sizes across the UK.

Professional, expert and empathetic, our team knows the arts, heritage and culture sectors firsthand through our own experiences working in leadership roles across a range of complex organisations. We’re passionate about supporting you by finding the best candidates for your roles.

Click here to download our Arts, Heritage and Culture Recruitment brochure.

How can we help with arts, heritage and culture leadership recruitment?

We provide a bespoke and personal approach to identifying, engaging and appointing executive and non-executive leaders. We appoint experts and professionals from within and beyond the sector.

We focus on diversity, with a central focus on value alignment. The right leaders will develop ambitious strategies, deepen audience engagement and build inclusive cultures and ensure ongoing sustainability. They will grow your reach and amplify your reputation.

Exceptional candidate care is central to our approach. We’re insightful and focused, share our wealth of expertise, and we’re here to help you find the right role that aligns with your values and ambitions. With honesty and transparency, we provide feedback at each stage of the process — whatever the outcome.

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“I have been very impressed by the care and attention taken by David Hingley and his team. Not only have they been very efficient and provided an extensive array of potential candidates, but they have also come across as being genuinely interested in Southwell Cathedral. There was a real sense of them wanting to get it right for us. We are delighted with the person we have appointed, and I’m not sure we would have found him without the assistance of Peridot. Thank you.”

Neil Evans, Interim Dean at Southwell Minster, on the appointment of a Chief Operating Officer.

Extensive networks, exceptional talent.

We have an excellent track record in recruiting talent across the arts, heritage and culture sectors, including:

Chief executives
Executive directors
Artistic directors/development directors
Programme directors
Chief operating officers
Sector experts, heads, managers, senior fundraisers
Chair/deputy chair
Non-executive directors
Board members

We find leaders who allow creativity to thrive by supporting complex change management, driving financial sustainability and improving diversity and inclusion.

We’re plain-talking and transparent, and the organisations we work with are too. They understand the value of having an open and trusted relationship.

“We have been so impressed with Peridot and will not hesitate to recommend them to others in the museum sector. The enthusiasm and professionalism of David and the wider team filled us with confidence from the initial consultation. We were incredibly impressed with the standard of the applications received and successfully recruited a candidate who exceeded our expectations.”

Laura Sharpe, Museum Manager at The Florence Nightingale Museum, on the appointment of a Chair.

Our specialist areas include:

Galleries
Museums
Heritage sites
Visitor attractions
ACE national portfolio organisations
Performing arts organisations

Community arts organisations
Arts education
Trusts and Societies
Festivals
Music organisations
Theatres and theatre companies

Equity, diversity and inclusion in the arts, heritage and culture sector.

We embrace the positive impact the arts, heritage and culture sector has on mental health, well-being and tackling social injustice.

We appreciate that every organisation, no matter the size and scale, is on an EDI journey.

Equality is about distributing power throughout organisations.

Equity ensures the process is fair for all.

Diversity lies in representations and harnessing our differences.

Inclusion goes beyond a sense of belonging, encouraging people to make meaningful contributions.

Every organisation’s EDI journey is unique. Working with Peridot Partners, you will have a trusted advisor to guide the way. We work with you to understand where you are on your EDI journey. We engage with your values and tailor the candidate search process to deliver a pool of candidates who align with your values, aims and needs.

“I’ve been genuinely delighted with my experience — thank you. It’s been refreshing to deal with an organisation that represents people, not just CVs. The process felt personal, respectful and rooted in understanding the individual behind the application. That human touch made all the difference and speaks volumes about your values and approach.”

Amanda Fletcher, appointed Managing Director at Great Northern Classics.