Director of People and Operations

ArtsJobs; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in classical ballet training is seeking a Director of People and Operations to guide the Royal Ballet School through transformative changes. This role involves developing artists, enhancing academic performance, and fostering a positive organizational culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in complex environments and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of successful leadership in complex organizations.
• Experience leading cultural transformation and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Royal Ballet School during a time of change.
• Mobilize people and assets to deliver positive culture change.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Inclusivity

Education

Professional qualification in business management or HR

Job description

Thu, 08 May 2025">published - Thu, 08 May 2025

Job Description

The Director of People and Operations will work closely with the CEO to help lead the Royal Ballet School at a time of change. The School's mission is to nurture, train and educate exceptional young dancers, and to deliver a progressive future for classical ballet training.

It will deliver this by:

• developing world class artists;
• enabling the best academic grades possible;
• setting the standard internationally for holistic care;
• delivering a national training ecosystem;
• developing an innovative and sustainable business model.

The Director of People and Operations will deliver this mission by mobilizing the School's people, knowledge and assets to deliver positive culture change, organisational and operational effectiveness and development of Estates strategy.

Job Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification in business management or HR
• A strong track record of successful leadership of multiple teams within a complex organisation
• Experience of successfully leading cultural transformation
• Experience of successfully leading complex change management projects across multiple teams
• Direct experience at a senior level in multi-faceted site operations
• Excellent analytical and numeracy skills and the ability to use data to shape organisational priorities
• First-class communication and negotiation skills, balancing robustness with positive diplomacy
• A highly visible leader who can work both independently and as a key team member, with energy and ambition to inspire and empower colleagues and stakeholders
• Evidence of making successful improvements in diversity, equity and active inclusion
• A demonstrable ability to persuade an influence - including internal and external stakeholders
• Drive, energy, enthusiasm and a commitment to quality
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