Director of Performing Arts

Client of Teach East; Medina; Vor Ort; SAR 180.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Client of Teach East seeks a Director of Performing Arts to lead creative and operational direction of its programmes in the Saudi Arabian context, shaping high-quality productions and community engagement. You will guide strategic planning, production excellence and talent development across theatre, dance and music.

The role requires proven leadership, budget stewardship and strong relationships with partners, educators and cultural institutions, driving inclusive growth and a vibrant arts

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in artistic leadership or senior programming roles.
• Proven track record of producing high-quality work.
• Strong financial management of departmental budgets.
• Experience with multis disciplinary teams.
• English communication; Arabic desirable.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement artistic vision and annual programme for theatre, dance and music.
• Oversee planning, production and delivery of performances, festivals and events.
• Manage budgets for the performing arts department, forecasting and expenditure.
• Recruit, develop and mentor artistic teams including directors and performers.
• Forge and maintain partnerships with local and international artists and institutions.
• Lead outreach to broaden participation and increase audience diversity.
• Ensure health, safety, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Develop fundraising initiatives, sponsorships and grants.
• Represent the organisation at events, conferences, and media appearances.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Artistic planning

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Inclusion

Digital presentation

Ausbildung

Degree in Performing Arts

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Jobbeschreibung

Role summary

The Director of Performing Arts will lead the creative and operational direction of our performing arts programmes ensuring high-quality productions broad community engagement and strong artistic development This senior role requires a strategic thinker with substantial experience in theatre dance or music production combined with proven leadership and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the artistic vision and annual programme for theatre dance and music aligning with organisational objectives and community needs
• Oversee the planning production and delivery of all performances festivals and events ensuring timely execution and artistic excellence
• Manage budgets for the performing arts department preparing forecasts monitoring expenditure and ensuring cost-effective programme delivery
• Recruit develop and mentor artistic teams including artistic directors choreographers directors technical staff and performers
• Forge and maintain partnerships with local regional and international artists cultural institutions and educational organisations
• Lead outreach and engagement activities to broaden participation nurture emerging talent and increase audience diversity
• Ensure production health and safety safeguarding and compliance with local regulations and best practice
• Develop fundraising initiatives sponsorship proposals and grant applications to support artistic programmes
• Represent the organisation at industry events conferences and in media appearances as required

Skills and competencies

• Strategic leadership and visionary artistic planning
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to inclusivity talent development and audience growth
• Familiarity with contemporary production practices and digital presentation methods

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be expected to lead with creativity operational rigour and a collaborative approach contributing to the growth of a vibrant performing arts scene in Makkah
• Degree in Performing Arts, Theatre, Music, Arts Administration or a related discipline; postgraduate qualification desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years' progressive experience in artistic leadership, production management or senior programming roles within performing arts organisations.
• Demonstrable track record of producing high-quality work and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen with experience preparing and managing departmental budgets.
• Excellent communication skills in English; proficiency in Arabic is highly desirable to engage effectively with local stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of cultural contexts and the ability to work sensitively within Saudi Arabian cultural and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to build partnerships, secure funding and lead community engagement initiatives.