We support arts, heritage and culture organisations across the UK through executive recruitment, board recruitment and interim leadership search.
Arts, heritage and culture organisations play an important role in society. They foster creativity and learning, strengthen communities, preserve history and play a vital part in our economy by attracting visitors, supporting local places and creating jobs.
The sector continues to evolve as organisations balance artistic ambition with financial sustainability, respond to changing audience expectations and build stronger relationships with the communities they serve. At the same time, expectations around inclusion, representation and public value continue to grow.
Strong leadership helps organisations navigate these opportunities while protecting what makes them distinctive. The most effective leaders bring together creative vision, commercial awareness and the ability to build partnerships that support long-term resilience.
We work with arts, heritage and culture organisations across the UK to recruit leaders who can help creativity, culture and heritage flourish for future generations.
We support museums, galleries, theatres, heritage organisations, festivals, visitor attractions and cultural charities across the UK, helping them strengthen leadership, governance and organisational capacity.
Our team combines specialist recruitment expertise with experience of working in the arts, heritage and culture sector. Alongside the relationships we've built across the sector, this gives us a strong understanding of the opportunities, challenges and leadership needed to help organisations succeed.
Every organisation has its own story, ambitions and context. We take time to understand what matters most before looking beyond established networks to identify people with the skills, experience and perspective needed for the role, while ensuring candidates and clients feel informed and supported throughout the process.
We support galleries, libraries, museums and archives to recruit leaders who understand their role in preserving collections, engaging communities and ensuring these organisations continue to inspire, educate and enrich public life.
We recruit leaders for theatres, theatre companies, opera, music, dance, festivals and touring organisations who can combine artistic ambition with organisational resilience and audience growth.
We recruit leaders for community arts, creative learning and place-based cultural organisations, where participation, partnerships and creativity can deepen connections with communities and contribute to the places they serve.
We recruit leaders for cathedrals, faith heritage organisations and historic places of worship, helping them balance heritage stewardship, community engagement and long-term sustainability.
We recruit chief executives, executive directors and senior leaders who can help organisations navigate change, strengthen sustainability and deliver long-term impact.
We help organisations appoint chairs, trustees and non-executive directors who bring constructive challenge, strong governance and diverse perspectives.
We recruit experienced interim leaders and specialists who can provide support during periods of transition, change or growth.
Every organisation is different, and the appointments we support vary widely across the sector. From executive leadership and governance roles through to specialist functional and operational positions, we help arts, heritage and culture organisations recruit people who can strengthen their organisations and support their long-term ambitions.
We recruit executive, board, chapter and interim leaders for cathedrals and faith heritage organisations, bringing experience of leadership, governance and specialist recruitment across faith and culture.
Learn moreWe recruit executive, board, functional and interim leaders for community arts, creative learning and place-based cultural organisations, drawing on experience across arts, culture and the wider social impact sector.
Learn moreWe recruit executive, board and interim leaders for galleries, libraries, museums, archives and collections, bringing sector knowledge and specialist search expertise to every appointment.
Learn moreWe recruit executive, board and interim leaders for theatres and performing arts organisations, bringing sector knowledge and specialist search expertise to every appointment.
Learn more| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Association for Cultural Enterprises | Chief Executive |
| Barnsley Civic | Chief Executive |
| Broadway Cinema | Chief Executive |
| Chatham Maritime Trust | Chief Executive |
| Federation for British Artists | Director |
| Longborough Festival Opera | Executive Director |
| Peterborough Cathedral | Chief Operating Officer |
| Portsmouth Cathedral | Chief Operating Officer |
| Roald Dahl Museum | Director |
| Royal Institute | Director of Content and Programmes |
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Arnolfini Arts | Chair |
| Arts Depot | Chair |
| Citizens Theatre | Chair |
| Compton Verney | Trustees |
| Dulwich Picture Gallery | Trustees |
| English Touring Theatre | Trustees |
| Florence Nightingale Museum | Chair |
| Japan House London | Non Executive Directors |
| RAF Museum | Trustees |
| Sainsburys Centre | Trustees |
| Organisation | Role |
|---|---|
| Attitude is Everything | Director |
| Freud Museum | Interim Director |
| Great Northern Classics | Managing Director |
| Scottish Opera | Head of Production |
| The National Gallery | Operations Manager |
| The Royal Collections Trust | Head of Operations |
“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
The Florence Nightingale Museum
“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
Great Northern Classics
“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
Southwell Minster
“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
The Florence Nightingale Museum
“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
Great Northern Classics
“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
Southwell Minster
“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
The Florence Nightingale Museum
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