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We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Executive Director & Co-CEO to join our leadership team.
We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Executive Director & Co-CEO to join our leadership team. You will provide overall administrative and strategic leadership for our vibrant theatre and also work with senior colleagues to build and sustain a much broader ecosystem of innovative productions, sector-leading artist support, community engagement and vital collaborative partnerships. New Diorama delivers first-class programming, nurtures the next generation of artists, and provides an inclusive, enjoyable environment for the hugely diverse mix of theatre professionals, audience members and local residents who visit and use our space. We're proudly independent and depend upon a wide range of key relationships - from artistic collaborators and commercial partners to local community groups - with every penny that we spend needing to be raised or earned. What has made us such a success has been our willingness to identify and nurture new theatre makers, taking them on a journey from scratch performances to national and international profile, to understand the challenges faced by the artists and communities we serve and to provide the support required to meet them head-on. We are looking for someone who shares the passion, commitment and values that have defined our work to date and is ready to roll up their sleeves and help take New Diorama forward.
Key Experience & Qualities We are looking for an experienced, values-led leader who can combine strategic vision with hands-on delivery. You will need to be a genuine champion of the independent theatre sector, capable of holding complex executive responsibility with confidence, warmth and care. You will have experience in the following areas: - Leadership & Strategy - Financial Management - Fundraising & Development - Operations & Governance - Stakeholder & Relationship Management - Values & Culture (Expanded on further in the job pack)
Strategic Leadership & Governance As Co-CEO, you will share executive leadership of New Diorama with the Artistic Lead and Executive Producer, holding collective responsibility for the organisation's strategic direction, organisational health, and long-term sustainability. Financial Management You will hold executive responsibility for New Diorama's financial health, working closely with the Board Finance & Funding Sub-Committee, Finance Director and external accountants. Fundraising & Business Development You will provide hands-on leadership and deliver New Diorama's diversified fundraising strategy. Organisational Development You will have overall responsibility for how New Diorama works as an organisation including implementing and developing its systems, policies and processes. (Expanded on further in the job pack)
Deadline: Midday on Friday 27 March
First Round Interviews: Week beginning Mon 6 April
Second Round Interviews: Week beginning Mon 13 April
Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages of A4) explaining why you'd like to apply for this position, and how your experience fits what we're looking for, to:
e: [email protected] (with the subject line Executive Director & Co-CEO Application).
We accept a written cover letter (maximum 2 pages) OR a video or audio file (max. 5mins as a link to download e.g. from WeTransfer / Google Drive) covering the same information.
If you have any queries or want to discuss the role further in advance of applying, please contact e: [email protected] to arrange a conversation with the current Executive Director & Co-CEO.