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Executive Director, Open Clasp Theatre Company

  •  North East
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes February 28, 2025
  •  Catrina McHugh
  •  recruitment@openclasp.org.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Open Clasp is seeking a new driven and dynamic Executive Director with a passion for co-creating new theatre. As a small, dedicated team, we are committed to building positive and supportive working cultures.

Job Description

We are recruiting an Executive Director at Open Clasp Theatre Company

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This is an exciting time to join the company with a strong artistic vision and mission to continue delivering an award-winning, place-based programme for its community.

The Executive Director will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer playing a key role in developing sustainable fundraising strategies, ensuring the financial stability of the organisation, and overseeing accounting processes. You will also manage organisational operations, providing leadership and support to Open Clasp staff and reporting to the Board.

In this senior leadership role, you will be central to ensuring the sustainability of the company through an achievable business plan with diversity and inclusivity at its core. Open Clasp is committed to supporting women in the industry, offering a flexible/hybrid working model and development support for those stepping into an executive team role.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in the arts.

Job Requirements

  • Strong leadership and financial management experience.
  • Proven ability to manage budgets, fundraising, and strategic growth.
  • Passion for fostering diversity, inclusivity, and equity.
  • Experience in managing a creative, arts-based organisation is desirable.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic direction, financial planning, and risk management.
  • Deliver NPO Investment Principles and Let's Create Strategy.
  • Ensure financial stability and oversee all financial matters.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
  • Lead fundraising efforts through diverse income generation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practices.
  • Promote the company's profile regionally, nationally, and internationally.

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How to Apply

The post is open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

Please send us your CV and a covering letter.

Your covering letter should address: why you are interested in the role of Executive Director at Open Clasp? And evidence your ability to fulfil the position and meet the Person Specification.
Your CV should include: two referees who know you in a work context.

Please also submit completed Equal Opportunities Form alongside your CV and covering letter and send to [email protected] with the subject line: Executive Director.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th & Friday 21st March 2025 in Newcastle upon Tyne

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