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Our Vision

HEY Creative creates the conditions in which culture and creativity can flourish in the Hull and East Yorkshire region to enhance and benefit the quality of life for all.

Our Mission

Building on the success of the last 10 years of growth of the creative sector in the region

Unite

We will break down barriers and build cross sectoral partnerships that hear all voices and can use culture to drive creativity and economic vitality and regeneration in our region.

Advocate

We will help showcase the talent of the Hull & East Yorkshire region and unlock new opportunities to advocate change.

Grow

We will champion the building of structures to facilitate growth of the Hull & East Yorkshire region through culture and creativity.

Include

We will ensure equality and access and be proactive in identifying those under-represented and providing opportunities for engagement.

HEY Creative seeks new Chief Officer

Lead HEY Creative into its next phase, unlocking even greater impact for Hull & East Yorkshire's cultural sector through partnerships with business, education, healthcare & more.

This role requires exceptional leadership, versatile advocacy and a nuanced understanding of both the cultural and regional landscape.

A senior strategic role, we’re looking for a freelance cultural leader with a proven track record of developing effective partnerships, strategic thinking and collaboration.

Find out more below, and apply by Tuesday 3rd January, 9am

Applications should be sent to
info@hey-creative.co.uk

Download the Recruitment Pack

Board Members

DOMINIC GIBBONS,
chair

Managing Director,
Wykeland Group

Janthi
mills-ward,
vice chair

Co-Chief Executive,
Hull Truck Theatre

CLLR ROB PRITCHARD

Portfolio Holder for Culture, Hull City Council

CLLR NICK COULTISH

Portfolio Holder for Culture, East Riding of Yorkshire Council

francis ahiakpa

CEO, Humber All Nations Alliance

GILES BRIDGEMAN

Assistant Director - Corporate Affairs, City Health Care Partnership

JAN
BRUMBY

CEO, For Entrepreneurs Only

Elaine
Burke

Arts & Health Consultant

Laura
case

Director of Culture & Customer Services,
East Riding of Yorkshire Council

RUPERT
CREED

Leadership Representative,
We Are Creative

trish
dalby

Chair, Generation Hull

Katy
Duke

CEO, The Deep

ANJA HAZEBROEK

Executive Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations, NHS Humber & North Yorkshire ICB

DarRen
Mundy

Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Education,
University of Hull

Andrew pearson

Director, E53

PAUL
SMITH

Chair, Cultural Collisions

DIANA
TAYLOR

Managing Director,
Future Humber

KATH WYNNE-HAGUE

Head of Culture, Place and City Centre,
Hull City Council

Observers to the Board

CLAIRE
DRURY

Arts Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council

KAREN DURHAM


Senior Relationship Manager,
Arts Council England