We are 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.
Main Tasks include:
Strategy and Planning
* Ensure the delivery of The Belfast Ensemble’s artistic vision by evolving and implementing a dynamic organisational strategy with the Artistic Director and Board.
* Lead on and regularly review the business plan ensuring the company operates as a bold and sustainable charity, monitoring process, impact and learning.
* Work with the Artistic Director on developing projects that have local, national and international impact and profile.
* Support and develop a confident, dynamic, efficient team and oversee forward planning and prioritisation.
Fundraising and Development
* Lead on and implement the company's income generation strategy, setting and achieving annual targets, including funding from public and private sources and relevant tax reliefs.
* Identify and nurture relevant new opportunities for income generation that will support current and future ambitions.
* Develop and deliver all funding applications (with external consultants where necessary) with support from the team and the Board.
Leadership, Management and Advocacy
* Regular liaison with the Chair of the Board and the Finance Committee.
* Ensure all staff have the resources and information required to deliver their individual briefs and that professional development and HR procedures are in place and delivered.
* Represent and advocate for The Belfast Ensemble amongst the culture sector and our stakeholders, developing profile and networks to support our work and ambitions.
Finance and Governance
* Lead on and oversee company budgets, forecasts and scenario plans and monitor and advise on risk, cashflow, reserves and audits ensuring timely and resourceful delivery.
* Oversee regular and accurate reporting to the Board and Finance Committee on strategy, development, staffing and finance.
* Lead on governance matters and develop a dynamic culture around governance.
* Efficiently communicate with trustees in order to inform the decision-making process and make best use of their expertise.
* Support on Board development and recruitment as required, ensuring a broad set of experience, skills, expertise and networks that align with the values of the company.
* Oversee compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and legislation.
Producing
* Lead on negotiations with project and commissioning partners; secure agreements that are fair, thorough and robust, encompassing all financial considerations and ensuring ideal presentation conditions.
* Regular liaison and support of the team and freelance creatives in delivery of projects.
Lead on safeguarding requirements and act as Safeguarding Officer.
Anything else reasonably required by the Artistic Director and Board.
Person Specification
Leadership, Management and Advocacy
* Minimum of 5-7 years of senior leadership experience within the arts, cultural, or non-profit sector.
* Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic plans and business models.
Fundraising and Development
* Demonstrable experience in leading income generation strategies, including securing funding from public and private sources.
* Experience in writing and delivering successful funding applications.
Finance and Governance
* Strong financial acumen with experience in overseeing budgets, management accounts, cash flow, and financial reporting.
* Experience of working with accounts to prepare annual charity accounts.
* Experience working closely with a Board of Trustees, including governance and compliance responsibilities.
Producing and Project Management
* Experience in negotiating and managing significant project partnerships and contracts.
* Experience in producing or supporting the delivery of national or international projects.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong leadership and team management skills, capable of inspiring and developing a high-performing team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
* Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes.
* Ability to represent the organisation and build its profile within the cultural sector.
Personal Attributes
* A deep commitment to the arts and the cultural sector.
* Ability to implement innovative strategies that drive the organisation forward.
* Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Strong ethical standards, particularly in fundraising and partnership management.
Experience
* Experience in identifying new income generation opportunities that support the ethics of a company.
* Experience in successful board development and recruitment.
* Experience acting as a Safeguarding Officer within the arts or non-profit sector.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and resourceful delivery.
* A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends and best practices.
* Proven ability to advocate for the organisation and develop networks within the cultural sector.
About the Organisation
The Belfast Ensemble is an award-winning music-theatre organisation that produces year-round programming for audiences in Northern Ireland. With an emphasis on new music, it produces highly ambitious premieres of contemporary classical music across many fields (theatre, opera, work for young audiences, live digital/multimedia). Employing a wide range of local artists and musicians, it has achieved an unprecedented level of critical success in a short period of time, garnering international praise and furthering the company’s long-term ambition to ‘establish a permanent collective of NI-based artists’ that create work both for home and touring audiences. Collaborating with many flagship organisations and festivals in the city of Belfast, the company’s programming is synonymous with partnership, excellence and cross sectoral cooperation.
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