Tue, 04 Feb 2025 published - Tue, 04 Feb 2025
Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced theatre director to creatively lead our organisation. They will hold the artistic vision, oversee the current programme, progress work in development and identify opportunities for 2026 and beyond.
Job Description
LEADERSHIP
1. Provide artistic leadership for the TBTL staff team, working closely with the Executive Director to implement and develop our artistic vision and strategic aims.
2. Oversee and contribute to TBTL's artistic programme in and beyond the building. Identify, foster and maintain relationships with current and potential creative partners.
3. Lead on contemporary theatre practice across the theatre's artistic activities and advise colleagues and trustees of trends, development and opportunities.
4. Lead on ensuring that all activity across our programme meets our artistic aims.
5. Work alongside the Producer to ensure all productions and projects are delivered on time and meet our strategic aims.
6. Lead, manage and engage staff and freelance creative practitioners across the theatre to foster a culture of shared ownership of TBTL's artistic work.
7. Provide artistic and pastoral support to companies and work with the TBTL staff team to respond to any issues during performance runs.
8. Ensure the effective evaluation of TBTL's work in order to report to the Board and stakeholders and guide future activity, fostering a culture of shared learning and improvement.
9. Ensure the artistic quality of TBTL's work. Attend rehearsal runs, previews and/or press nights as appropriate.
10. Oversee and contribute to the creative process for TBTL productions, providing artistic and pastoral support to the creative team as required. This will include but is not limited to attending design meetings, noting rehearsals and previews, attending press nights at TBTL and at co-producing venues.
11. Line Management of the Community Engagement Manager.
12. Act as part of the Senior Management Team with shared companywide strategic and operational responsibility, contributing to weekly SMT meetings and to contribute to the positive working culture of TBTL.
13. To represent TBTL at cultural events and to contribute to the Cumbrian cultural community as required by the Executive.
Job Requirements
1. Exceptional leadership skills and ability to articulate and galvanise others behind our artistic vision and activity.
2. Strong project management and organisation skills. Established theatre director with a minimum of 3 years' experience directing professional theatre, with a strong understanding of the creative and production process.
3. Excellent working knowledge of the contemporary theatre sector and an established industry network.
4. Ability to manage concurrent projects to tight deadlines, with a calm and focused approach under pressure.
5. The skill to balance innovation and creative flair with the need for financial probity and commercial awareness.
6. Collaborative, conscientious and a skilled relationship builder.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to.
Job Title: Artistic Director (Maternity Cover)
For further information on how to apply, and to view the full job pack, please visit our website.
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