Director: Appetite Programme

New Vic Theatre; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK theatre is seeking a Director to lead the Appetite programme, a Creative People and Places initiative. This full-time role involves overseeing the programme and providing strategic leadership to bring community ideas to life. The ideal candidate is an ambitious creative producer experienced in programming and excited about community collaboration. Salary is up to £50,000 per annum for 40 hours, with flexibility based on candidate availability.

Qualifications

• Ambitious creative producer with experience in programming and producing.
• Excited about working closely with local communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Appetite programme.
• Provide strategic and producing leadership.
• Work with artists, partners, and local people on bold projects.

Skills

Creative leadership

Programming and producing experience

Community collaboration

Job description

Full time, permanent role
Between 30-40 hours depending on candidate
Salary at 40 hours: £48,743 - £50,000 per annum (the salary will be pro rata if less than 40 hours per week)

We’re looking for a Director to lead Appetite, our acclaimed Arts Council England Creative People and Places programme.

Our Appetite Director will oversee all aspects of the programme including planning, producing and leading the staff team.

As Director, you’ll provide the strategic and producing leadership to turn our community’s ideas into reality, working with artists, partners and local people to deliver bold projects. You’ll also be part of the New Vic Theatre’s Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the future of one of the UK’s most distinctive producing theatres.

Our ideal candidate will be an ambitious creative producer who is looking for their next leadership role. Someone who has experience of programming and producing and is excited by the idea of working closely with our local communities.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon on Friday 30 January

For further details, including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at the link provided.

The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.