Reporting to Artistic Director Location The Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast Salary £40,000 - £44,000 dependent on experience Role 0.8 - 1.0 FTE (dependent on requirements) permanent Recent activity saw our first European tour, a collaboration with Russian punk band Pussy Riot and our national symphony orchestra, a new work with playwright Mark Ravenhill at the Lyric Theatre, a concert with Marc Almond at the Grand Opera House as part of the Belfast International Festival and presentations of Abomination at the Southbank Centre London, Abbey Theatre Dublin and Brighton Festival. The Ensemble was founded by Artistic Director, Conor Mitchell who is a multi-award-winning composer, librettist and stage director. This past year we have appointed a Company Manager for the first time and have been working closely with an Executive Consultant on strategically developing company structures, partnerships and plans. We have moved into The Crescent Arts Centre and are about to embark on recruiting new trustees. We are now looking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Executive Producer to embed our work and practise sustainably, develop new partnerships and touring opportunities and deliver our artistic ambitions locally, nationally and internationally. This is an exciting time to join the Ensemble where future plans include a major tour of a newly commissioned opera, a new music-theatre premiere and collaborations with London's Southbank Centre through to 2028. Minimum of 5-7 years of senior leadership experience within the arts, cultural, or non-profit sector. Proven experience in/of: Developing and implementing strategic plans and business models. Leading income generation strategies, securing funding from public and private sources. Writing and delivering successful funding applications. Strong financial acumen including overseeing budgets, management accounts, cash flow, and financial reporting. Working with accountants to prepare annual charity accounts. Working closely with a Board of Trustees, including governance and compliance responsibilities. Negotiating and managing significant project partnerships and contracts and in producing or supporting the delivery of national or international You must have deep commitment to the arts and the cultural sector, ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strategy and Planning Fundraising and Development Leadership, Management and Advocacy How to apply To apply please send us your CV (PDF) and a covering letter no longer than 2 sides of A4 (PDF) to [email protected] If you wish to discuss the role or need further information please contact Beki Bateson using [email protected] Deadline 12 noon Monday 3 February 2025Job Summary
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The Belfast Ensemble is a non-profit music-theatre company that produces award-winning work of scale and excellence for audiences in Belfast and beyond. With an emphasis on ensemble practice and new music, we stage highly ambitious premieres of contemporary classical music across the diverse fields of theatre/opera, movement, work for young audiences and live digital/multimedia. Founded in 2017, we have employed over 500 Belfast artists and received both national and international acclaimJob Requirements
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Interviews Friday 7 February 2025
Second interviews (if required) Wednesday 12 February 2025