Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£76,000 per annum

About the Role
Julie’s Bicycle is seeking a visionary, collaborative and values-led Chief Executive to lead the organisation into its next chapter. Julie’s Bicycle is a pioneering not-for-profit organisation mobilising the arts and culture sectors to take action on the climate crisis. For nearly two decades, we have been at the forefront of the creative climate movement, working to put culture and creativity at the heart of climate action. We believe culture has the power to challenge, inspire and move people; to shape how we think, feel and act; and to help transform our future now. Our work brings together cultural and environmental expertise to support practical action, build leadership, inform policy and strengthen collective impact. Through our programmes, tools, training, consultancy, campaigns and partnerships, we support artists, creative organisations, policymakers and changemakers to respond to the climate, nature and justice crises with confidence, imagination and purpose. To date, Julie’s Bicycle has worked with thousands of organisations and individuals, in the UK and globally, helping to equip people, places and policies with the knowledge and power to drive sustainable change.

This is a defining moment for Julie’s Bicycle. After 19 years of inspirational founding leadership, our Founder and Chief Executive, Alison Tickell, is stepping down. As we approach our 20th anniversary, Julie’s Bicycle is renewing its strategy and theory of change. The climate, nature and justice crises continue to evolve, and so too must the leadership, partnerships and solutions needed to create meaningful change. This creates a significant opportunity for a new Chief Executive to honour a powerful legacy while shaping a bold, clear and ambitious next chapter for the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and organisational leadership, strengthen Julie’s Bicycle’s voice and influence, and ensure the organisation continues to deliver impact at the intersection of culture and climate. Working closely with an experienced Board and dedicated staff team, the Chief Executive will refine and deliver the next phase of strategy, sharpen priorities, build sustainable income and communicate the organisation’s distinctive value with clarity and conviction.

This role is both outward-facing and deeply organisational. Externally, the Chief Executive will be a visible and credible advocate across culture, climate and environmental networks, able to build partnerships, engage funders and policymakers, convene people around shared purpose, and speak persuasively about the role of arts and culture in responding to the climate crisis. Internally, they will inspire, empower and support a talented and values-led team, strengthening leadership capability, systems, decision-making and accountability while protecting the inclusive, creative and collaborative culture that makes Julie’s Bicycle special.

This is an opportunity to lead a pioneering organisation with purpose and ambition: protecting what makes Julie’s Bicycle distinctive, strengthening the foundations that will help it thrive, and turning the power of culture into meaningful and lasting climate action.

Experience
Proven track record of organisational and people leadership, strategic development, partnership building and income generation. Strong understanding of the relationship between culture, climate and wider social and environmental change. Deep knowledge and experience of the UK cultural landscape and key institutions and stakeholders, and/or national and international climate policy and advocacy environments.

About you
Visionary and collaborative leader with the ability to inspire and empower a values-led team. Skilled in building partnerships and engaging funders, policymakers and stakeholders. Passionate about the intersection of culture and climate/environmental issues. Able to communicate with clarity and conviction. Committed to protecting and strengthening an inclusive, creative and collaborative organisational culture.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, senior leadership experience and a strong understanding of relevant sectors are essential. Candidates passionate about the role but requiring phased support to fully immerse themselves in the breadth of issues and sectors are encouraged to apply.