Chief Executive
Vacancy has expired
London Shaftesbury Theatre
Employer: | Shaftesbury Theatre |
Category: |
Administrative Roles
Management Senior Positions Theatre |
Job Type: | Full Time |
Salary and Benefits: | £100,000 |
Location | |
City: | London |
Description | |
The West End’s largest independent theatre seeks an inspirational leader. Joining this Autumn the appointee will be expected to foster strong relationships with the Theatre’s current producers and the broader producing and theatre community. They will spearhead the building’s renaissance programme, Dramatic Transformation, modernising and renovating the building’s exterior, main foyer and auditorium, alongside growing income streams and promoting the Theatre’s overall success and reputation. Home of many award-winning productions and currently the hit MRS DOUBTFIRE, the successful candidate oversees the entirety of the Theatre’s operation, building on past successes whilst growing the conference, event, hospitality and trading activities. They should have experience in a senior leadership role in either the Theatre or Entertainment industries, a passion for theatre and an in-depth understanding of musicals. With proven commercial acumen, they should be a strategic thinker, able to provide collaborative and supportive leadership. The Chief Executive of the Theatre of Comedy Company t/a The Shaftesbury Theatre must provide inspirational leadership, creative, commercial and strategic vision to create long-term financial stability and growth for the Company. The Chief Executive is responsible for preserving and maintaining the Theatre to ensure its long-term future, by working collaboratively with its producers, ensuring a quality programme of entertainment that would be fitting for a first-class West End theatre. In addition, they work in partnership with the television companies and agencies that form DLT Entertainment’s UK operation to develop individual and collaborative projects for live and broadcast presentation. The Chief Executive reports to the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of DLT Entertainment based in the Company’s head office in New York. The Chief Executive leads the senior management team of Finance Director and Operations Director. Duties
Strategic Relations and Representation
Person Specification An experienced and effective leader within the arts, entertainment or leisure industries, with a proven track record of running a successful business with a significant turnover and a large team. They will have strategic and financial planning ability, commercial acumen, entrepreneurial and artistic flair and excellent communication skills. Essential
Desirable
How to apply Applications should include a cover letter briefly specifying how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description and should be sent with an up-to-date CV by clicking on the "Apply" Further information is available on https://www.shaftesburytheatre.com/about-us/careers/ How to apply Please click on the apply button Closing date: Thursday 28th March Interview date: Tuesday 16th April 2024 Start: October/November 2024 | |
Expiration Date and Time: | 28/03/2024 07:27 |
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