Chief Executive: Theatre Leadership & Growth

THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED seeks a Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, reporting to the Chair and Board and acting as Company Secretary. You will oversee artistic, financial, operational and community programmes, lead a high-performing team, and drive income growth and partnerships regionally and nationally.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement the theatre’s strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and represent

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in a theatre or comparable venue.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans and manage change.
• Experience in fundraising, income generation and budgeting in a charity/arts context.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the theatre's strategic vision in collaboration with the Board.
• Oversee financial strategy, business planning and reporting to the Board.
• Drive commercial activity and income generation across all departments including venues, bars and events.
• Maintain governance standards, Company Secretary duties and regulatory compliance.
• Represent the theatre with stakeholders, funders, partners and public bodies.
• Support staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Financial acumen

Communication

Fundraising

Partnership building

Job description

THE HAVERING THEATRE TRUST LIMITED seeks a Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, reporting to the Chair and Board and acting as Company Secretary. You will oversee artistic, financial, operational and community programmes, lead a high-performing team, and drive income growth and partnerships regionally and nationally.

You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement the theatre’s strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and represent