Head of Operations and Business Development

VINCENT DANCE THEATRE-1; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A performing arts organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Operations and Business Development to lead their new Commercial Strategy. This role involves driving growth, managing operational excellence, and developing income streams. Candidates with experience as a Business Manager or in similar roles outside the arts are welcome. The ideal candidate will excel in partnership building and strategy implementation, contributing to a diverse range of production and training programmes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in operations and company management.
• Proven skills in negotiating contracts and lead generation.
• Ability to implement strategic business plans.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the implementation of the new Commercial Strategy.
• Identify opportunities and generate new leads.
• Manage production, participation, and continued professional development programmes.

Skills

Operations management

Partnership building

Income generation

Negotiating contracts

Job description

Are you a commercially minded, senior leader with strong experience in operations, company management, partnership building and income generation?

VDT is seeking an experienced Head of Operations and Business Development to spearhead the implementation of our ambitious new Commercial Strategy, driving growth and expanding income streams.

This is a crucial, high-impact role for someone who thrives on operational excellence, has excellent management skills and a passion for strategy implementation. It is ideal for someone with strong experience in partnership building, negotiating contracts, lead generation and organisational development.

Working closely with the Chief Executive / Artistic Director, the role works collaboratively across the small staff team to deliver the company's Business Plan, Funding Agreement, Mission and Values. You will identify opportunities, generate new leads and manage the company's wide range of production, participation and continued professional development programmes. You will grow a new customer base for our online training and E-learning and develop income from within arts academic and social enterprise settings. You will track progress and ensure the company is run in line with best practice.

You might not have worked in the arts or creative industries before. If you have experience as a Business Manager, Operations Director, Executive Director or Senior Producer within or outside of the cultural / charity sector, then you'll have the core skills we are looking for.