Director: Appetite Programme

New Vic Theatre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional theatre in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director to lead its acclaimed Appetite programme, focusing on community engagement and artistic leadership. This full-time, permanent role involves overseeing planning and production, providing strategic guidance, and working closely with local communities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in creative producing and a passion for the arts, contributing to one of the UK's most distinctive producing theatres. Salary ranges from £48,743 to £50,000 depending on hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programming and producing within the arts sector.
• Strong leadership skills and capability to inspire a team.
• Able to work closely with local communities to develop projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Appetite programme including planning and producing.
• Provide strategic leadership for community-based projects.
• Support and guide the Senior Leadership Team in shaping the theatre's future.

Skills

Creative producing

Leadership

Community engagement

Programming

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 are 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 will 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 will 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.