Executive Director – Frontline Dance

VAST; Hanley; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FRONTLINEdance is entering an exciting new chapter with its first Executive Director to co-lead with the Artistic Director and Board to strengthen the organisation and lead its next phase of growth.

You will lead on legal requirements, financial sustainability, fundraising, operations, strategies, people and organisational development, working with the Artistic Director to realise FRONTLINEdance’s artistic ambitions and grow impact locally, nationally and beyond.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience
• Strategic planning and governance
• Fundraising and financial stewardship
• Operational management and people development

Responsibilities

• Lead on legal requirements, financial sustainability and operations.
• Collaborate with the Artistic Director to realise artistic ambitions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and advocate for inclusive arts.

Job description

FRONTLINEdance is entering an exciting new chapter. As they approach their 25th anniversary, they are appointing their first Executive Director to co-lead alongside the Artistic Director and Board to strengthen the organisation and lead its next phase of growth.

This is a pivotal role for an experienced, values-led leader who can bring strategic direction, financial confidence and operational stability, while sharing a belief in the power of dance and the arts to create greater equity, connection, belonging and opportunity for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, those with long term health conditions, and hospital patients.

You will lead on the organisation’s legal requirements, financial sustainability, fundraising, operations, strategies, people and organisational development, working collaboratively with the Artistic Director to realise FRONTLINEdance’s artistic ambitions. You will help ensure the company is well-positioned to grow its impact locally, nationally and beyond.

You will have the unique opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and advocate for rights-based inclusive arts.

£38,000 – £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

37.5 hours per week.

Location

The Dudson Centre, Hope Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.

Closing Date

5:00 pm on Friday 18th September.

Read the full job description and person specification here .

FRONTLINE Dance celebrate diversity and inclusiveness and are committed to providing employees with the tools they need to succeed. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a proven track record in leadership, you are encouraged to apply.