Operation Director

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Summary

Stage One is seeking an Operations Director to oversee all of Stage One's activities and advocate for the charity across the industry. This role will oversee the strategy of the org and help to continue the almost 50 year legacy of Stage One supporting and training commercial theatre producers.

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Job Description

Purpose & Objectives of the job

• Oversee and manage all of Stage One's activities by working closely with the CE, Stage One Team and board.
• Be the first point of contact for all HR needs of the team and work with our external partner HR firm to advise if necessary.
• Advocating for Stage One in the theatre industry including building and maintaining professional relationships across the sector to promote Stage One's work.
• Working closely with the CE and Director of Development to secure new sources of funding.
• To work with the CE and the Chair to develop strategies for the continual progress and development of the organisation.
• In collaboration with the CE, to ensure that Stage One's development programme and activities are current and relevant in their aims to support new producers within the reality of the commercial theatre industry.
• Work alongside the CE to devise new activities and programmes to benefit new producers and/or the wider producing community.
• Engage with and report to the Stage One Council and sub committees on all activities, including managing investments and guidelines to match industry standards and practices.
• Manage the Programme Manager (PM) who works on all the below tasks as and when appropriate.
• Manage and support the Bridge the Gap Programme Leader (PL) in their activities.
• Support the Director of Development with funding applications and reporting to donors. Work with the Head of Finance to approve and manage all investments, bursaries and payments for the charity.

Job Requirements

Essential

• At least 5 years' experience working in a similar role or a role in the UK theatre industry.
• A detailed knowledge of fringe, off-West End and West End theatre producing models.
• Experience in managing a team.
• Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated.
• A proven passion for theatre and developing talent.
• Excellent communicator and a keen eye for detail.
• Good skills in MS Office programmes.
• Numerically competent.

Desirable

• Education to a degree level or equivalent.
• Relationships with venues/development organisations both London based and nationally.
• Experience of fundraising.

How to Apply: Please send a CV and cover letter to Chief Executive, Joseph Smith (joseph@stageone.uk.com) and complete our Equal Opportunities form. If you would like more information about the role, or to arrange to speak to a member of the team about it please do not hesitate to get in touch with Louise Goodman (louiseg@stageone.uk.com)