Vache Baroque is looking for an Interim Executive Director to lead the organisation for 12 months while the post holder is on maternity leave, with the potential for a permanent position. The successful candidate will work closely with the Board of Trustees and Artistic Director to maintain and develop the financial sustainability and artistic activity of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced arts manager to join an ambitious, emerging yet well-regarded ensemble, which aims to engage more diverse audiences and musicians. - You're ambitious, determined, confident and focused For full details of the job requirements, please see the Job Pack - Organisational and Team Leadership For full details of the job responsibilities, please see the Job Pack To apply, please submit an application form, which will ask you for: If you experience any problems with the form or would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please get in touch with Betty on [email protected]. Deadline for applications: Midnight, Monday 20 July 2026Job Description
The Executive Director reports to the Chair of the Board and is responsible to the Board of Trustees.Job Requirements
- You love music and believe in its power to draw people together
- You are an advocate for widening participation, diversity and access to the arts
- You're interested in and passionate about the repertoire that Vache Baroque performs, as well as Vache Baroque's learning programmes
- You're passionate about delivering high-quality events and projects which break new ground
- You're both a natural collaborator and enjoy working independently
- You enjoy having the opportunity to network and meet with different peopleJob Responsibilities
- Financial Management, Development, and Income Generation
- Project Management
- GovernanceUseful Links
How to Apply
- Some personal details
- Your CV
- A written, filmed or recorded statement (no more than 1000 words) detailing your relevant experience and skills, what you would bring to Vache Baroque, and why you would be well-suited to the role of Executive Director
- Contact details of two referees; referees will not be contacted without explicit permission from the applicant later in the application process
- Your provisional availability for interviews and to start working
Interviews: between 3 and 13 August 2026
Ideal start date: between 5 and 26 October 2026