Circusful Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Job Title:
Chief Executive Officer
Organisation:
Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus
Reporting to:
Chair and Board of Trustees
Location:
Belfast, based at Circusful’s office on Gordon Street, with travel across Northern Ireland.
Salary:
circa £54,792 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type:
Permanent
Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus are seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer, driving forward our shared mission to champion circus as an inspiring and inclusive art form. As CEO, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, operational excellence, and income generation, ensuring our long-term sustainability and impact.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will act as an inspiring ambassador for the organisations, building strong relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners locally, nationally, and internationally. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee a dynamic portfolio of programmes, and ensure our work reflects excellence and inclusion.
The successful applicant will have outstanding leadership skills with the ability to inspire and strategically lead and motivate the staff team and performance tutors.
About Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus
Circusful, Festival of Fools, and Premiere Circus are three interconnected organisations working together to celebrate, promote, and develop circus as an art form in Northern Ireland and beyond.
* Circusful is Northern Irelands leading circus school and creative hub, established over 40 years ago, offering inclusive training, workshops, and performance opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. With a mission to inspire creativity and build community through circus arts, Circusful creates pathways for learning, inclusion, and personal growth for youth across Northern Ireland.
* Festival of Fools is an internationally acclaimed street theatre festival, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, that brings world-class performers to the streets of Belfast each year. This flagship event attracts thousands of visitors, showcasing the joy, diversity, and accessibility of circus arts to wide audiences.
* Premiere Circus is a talent agency and resource hub for professional circus artists and performers in Northern Ireland. It nurtures artistic excellence, supports creative collaborations, and provides opportunities for artists to shine locally and internationally.
Together, these three organisations form a unique ecosystem, combining grassroots engagement, professional development, and world-class performance to champion circus as a transformative and inclusive art form.
If you are an accomplished leader ready to take on this multifaceted role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by downloading the application form via our website and join us in shaping the future of circus arts in Northern Ireland and beyond!
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Seniority Level:
Executive
Employment Type:
Full-time
Job Function:
Business Development and Sales
Industries:
Performing Arts
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