Upload and browse current vacancies in the Arts, Theatre and Dance sector.
We have revolutionised how we promote current job vacancies in theatre, dance, and the performing arts in Northern Ireland. Now our member organisations can easily upload their available positions to the jobs section on our website.
This is an invaluable way for organisations to advertise their vacancies and fill the available positions with the best candidates, and also a fantastic resource for individual members to easily browse and apply for job opportunities.
If you are not a member organisation and would like to add your vacancy, please contact communications@theatreanddanceni.org.
Position Overview
We are seeking a visionary leader with a minimum of five years’ experience at a senior management level, including at least three years operating at or immediately below Board/Chief Executive level. You will bring a proven track record of leadership within complex organisations, ideally in the charity or arts sector.
Key Responsibilities
* Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to implement and oversee financial policies, produce timely management accounts, budgets, and variance reports, and manage working capital effectively.
* Strategic Leadership: Significant experience in strategic planning, prioritisation, and execution, with a history of developing robust, measurable operational plans that align with organisational goals.
* Income Generation: Proven success in identifying, negotiating, and securing substantial grant funding and income generation opportunities, with a focus on sustainability and growth. Must have experience securing total income of greater than £250,000 p/a.
* Event Management: Preparing, planning, and managing high-profile events.
* Communications & Marketing: A track record of delivering high-profile communications and marketing strategies to increase public profile and stakeholder engagement.
* Team Leadership: Experience in leading and managing diverse teams, fostering positive staff engagement, and cultivating a collaborative, values-driven culture.
* Project Management: Significant expertise in managing large-scale projects to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, delivered on time and within budget.
* Partnership Building: Demonstrable success in developing and maintaining relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders to advance organisational missions.
* Entrepreneurial Approach: Ability to innovate and maximise income and return on investment through new markets and social business opportunities.
* Team Motivation: Leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams, including working with artists and creative collaborators.
* Sector Knowledge: A comprehensive understanding of the charity sector, including funding models, governance, and regulatory compliance.
* Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
* Networking Skills: Strong networking and influencing skills, with professional credibility to represent the organisation at public events and key stakeholder meetings.
* IT Proficiency: Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Additional Requirements
* Flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings, with travel across Northern Ireland and beyond. Circusful is an equal opportunities employer and reasonable adjustments will be considered if required.
Description
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. They will role-model the mindset, values, and behaviours needed to drive transformational change and organisational growth.
Salary & Benefits
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)
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus statutory holidays.
Contract Type: Permanent (subject to funding, with a six-month probationary period).
Company Overview
Founded in 1985 under the name Belfast Community Circus School (BCCS), our recent transformation to Circusful builds on the success and important work of the past 36+ years.
Our vision is for a 21st Century where the streets, hearts, and minds are filled with the wonder and colour of circus.
Our mission is to support people to surprise themselves through circus. We meet them where they are, have fun, and build a community together.
Read more here: https://circusful.org/about-us
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