Chief Executive Officer

Bank of America; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is seeking a vision-driven leader to steer its growth amidst challenges in the arts sector. This unique opportunity calls for an individual passionate about cultural impact with proven experience in funding and modifications to higher education approaches. You're invited to shape the future of creative training and make a meaningful difference.

Qualifications

• Proven track-record in securing funding for charities and arts organizations.
• Experience and understanding of the charity sector.
• Knowledgeable about challenges in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Setting strategic direction for Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
• Forging industry partnerships and building relationships with stakeholders.
• Developing training for theatre, film, television, and gaming.

Skills

Securing funding

Understanding of the charity sector

Knowledge of higher-education landscape

Job description

Are you the visionary leader we are looking for?

Could you guide our ’80-years-young’ – world renowned organisation in to its next chapter?

We are seeking a commercially savvy and energetic individual, with the entrepreneurial fire to build on our legacy and shape our future.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School needs to step in to a new era of growth and innovation; utilising a new vision and strategy that will overcome the current funding and wider Higher-Education and Arts sector challenges.

Imagine: setting the strategic direction, forging fruitful industry partnerships, building meaningful relationships with our alumni and wider industry stakeholders and developing cutting-edge training for the future of theatre, film, television, and gaming.

This is your chance to make a real impact, ensuring our commitment to “talent first” training thrives and our global influence builds on the firm foundation that exists.

We’re looking for someone with a unique set of skills:

• You’ll need to have a proven track-record of securing funding for similar charities and organisations, across all available platforms
• Have experience and understanding of the charity sector, with particular relevance to the arts world
• And be knowledgeable about the higher-education landscape and challenges.

Ready to take centre stage?

If you’re a commercially astute leader with a passion for the arts and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you.

Closing date:27th June 2025 at Midday.

Initial interview date:Thursday 3rd July 2025. (provisional date)

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