Executive Director

Company
balletLORENT

What can you receive?
£48,000 per annum

Link
https://www.balletlorent.com

Deadline
10 July 2023

balletLORENT is a national award-winning dance theatre company based in Newcastle upon Tyne (John Marley Centre, Scotswood), dedicated to creating ambitious and inclusive high-quality work, which tours the UK’s most prestigious theatres. We are a female-led company with a mission to create world-class, distinctive dance theatre that appeals to our growing number of diverse family and adult audiences.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to steer the company into the next stage of our journey. This is a rare opportunity to take a senior role in the leadership of one of the leading independent dance companies in England in its 30th Anniversary year.

We are seeking someone with leadership qualities that allow a reliable team to be their best, and that has the motivational and problem-solving skills to succeed in a varied and exciting company.

Appreciation of our work is desirable, and a respect for it is essential. An understanding and passion for supporting our model of mixed funding from earned income, ACE subsidy and charitable fundraising is a requirement of this role.

The role includes close financial management of all core and project activity, the strategic development of the company, and develop and maintain relationships with major funders, touring and creative partners. They will report to the Board of Trustees and will collaborate closely with the Artistic Director & CEO.

balletLORENT is a National Portfolio Organisation, supported using public funding by Arts Council England, and is a National Strategic Partner of Sadler’s Wells.

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