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Director
The Theatres Trust
United Kingdom
Applications close 23 September 2005
The Theatres Trust was set up by Act of Parliament in 1976 to promote the better protection of theatres throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It is governed by 15 Trustees, appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The Trust has offices in central London, a staff of 5 and a turnover of £420,000. The Trustees wish to appoint a Director to continue to develop the Trust's influence in the protection and improvement of the UK's theatres.
Candidates should demonstrate:
experience of managing an organisation,
first class communication and presentational skills,
good judgement in difficult and complex situations,
an ability to provide a strategic approach to policy development,
strong interpersonal skills,
the ability to network and operate authoritatively at high level.
Their knowledge and experience should, ideally, cover one or more of the following areas: the planning system, including planning law; the world of professional theatre and the arts, including funding; and theatre building, design and history.
The job will be offered on a permanent basis at a salary of c. £55,000 (although more may be available to an exceptional candidate). Some travel will be involved.
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