Audiences and Commercial Director

PROSPECTUS; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning independent theatre in Newbury is seeking an Audiences and Commercial Director. This full-time role will oversee communications, ensure excellent audience experiences, and develop commercial partnerships. The ideal candidate will have a strong marketing background and leadership skills. Applications are encouraged as they are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Strong background in marketing and communications.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams to grow commercial activities.
• Energy and leadership skills to shape the future of the theatre.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all communications for the theatre.
• Ensure excellent experience for all audience interactions.
• Develop commercial opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Marketing and communications expertise

Leadership skills

Team motivation

Audience engagement

Job description

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 beautiful, 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.

The Audiences and Commercial Director will oversee all communications, ensure an excellent experience for everyone engaging with the theatre and oversee the development of commercial opportunities and partnerships. You will work closely with the executive and strategic team to ensure that communications, customer experience and commercial opportunities sit at the heart of decision-making.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in marketing and communications, a passion for audiences and with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to develop and grow commercial activities and income.You’ll have the energy and leadership skills to help shape the future of the theatre, which will include playing a role in their capital development plans.

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.