Director of Communications

Tiflux; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Exchange Theatre is seeking a Director of Communications with strategic vision to lead our communications and brand strategy. You will work closely with the Artistic and Executive Directors to shape storytelling and messaging across audiences, PR, and marketing, driving engagement and income generation.

The role requires significant experience in senior communications or related fields, with a track record in arts and cultural sectors and a strong ability to inspire and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior communications, marketing, public affairs or similar role.
• Experience working in the arts, culture or related sector.
• Proven track record in developing artistic and business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of our communications and brand strategy.
• Oversee public affairs, public relations, marketing, audience insight and Box Office.
• Collaborate with the Artistic and Executive Directors to shape storytelling and messaging.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Brand strategy

Public affairs

Job description

For nearly five decades, the Royal Exchange Theatre has played a crucial role in shaping the future of theatre, playing an integral part in a global conversation about artistic excellence, pioneering theatre practice, talent development and sharing universal, human stories.

Our new Director of Communications will be a strategic and imaginative leader who, as a member of our Executive Team, will play a key role in helping shape the future direction of the organisation. They will lead the development and delivery of our communications and brand strategy, overseeing public affairs, public relations, marketing, audience insight and Box Office. Working alongside colleagues across the organisation, they will help us grow and diversify our audiences, strengthen engagement and support income generation through innovative and audience-focused approaches.

Partnering closely with the Artistic and Executive Directors, the Director of Communications will help bring our artistic vision and business plan to life through compelling storytelling and clear, consistent communications. They will build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our messaging inspires confidence, supports our organisational ambitions and reflects our role as one of the UK’s leading cultural institutions.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in a senior communications, marketing, public affairs or similar role and a good understanding of working within the arts, culture or related sector. They will have a track record for developing artistic and business strategy, engaging stakeholders and inspiring others.

Contract Permanent Hours 40 hours Salary £65,000 per annum Responsible to Artistic Director/Co-CEO & Executive Director/Co-CEO First Interviews (online) Thursday 22 / Friday 23 October Second Interview (in person at RET) Wednesday 28 October