Audiences and Commercial Director

Prospectus; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent theatre based in Berkshire seeks an Audiences and Commercial Director. This role is crucial in enhancing audience engagement and driving commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and communications, alongside the energy to lead the theatre's development. This is a permanent, full-time position with some flexibility for remote work.

Qualifications

• Strong background in marketing and communications.
• Passion for audiences and commercial activities.
• Energy and leadership skills to shape the theatre's future.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all communications and ensure excellent audience engagement.
• Develop commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the executive team on strategic decision-making.

Skills

Marketing and communications

Team motivation and inspiration

Commercial development

Strong leadership

Job description

Overview

Prospectus is excited to be working with an award-winning independent theatre to appoint a new Audiences and Commercial Director. The theatre is a regional powerhouse in the world of theatre, creating new work from their historic mill building in Berkshire. A national leader in artist development, the theatre has nurtured strong relationships with significant local philanthropic partners and has a large and engaged audience of supporters.

This is a permanent, full-time post based predominantly from the theatre in Newbury, with some remote working.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all communications, ensure an excellent experience for everyone engaging with the theatre and oversee the development of commercial opportunities and partnerships.
• Work closely with the executive and strategic team to ensure that communications, customer experience and commercial opportunities sit at the heart of decision-making.

Requirements

• Strong background in marketing and communications, a passion for audiences and the ability to motivate and inspire teams to develop and grow commercial activities and income.
• Energy and leadership skills to help shape the future of the theatre, including playing a role in capital development plans.

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV only in the first instance via the Apply Now button, preferably in Microsoft Word/PDF format. You may be asked to provide further information as part of the recruitment process.

Applications for this role will be reviewed on a rolling basis therefore we encourage applicants to apply ASAP.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.