Chief Executive and Creative Director

The Chief Executive and Creative Director holds the most senior post at Dance City, unites the creative and strategic functions of the organisation, and is accountable to the board of trustees for the good management and impact of the charity. The Chief Executive and Creative Director leads and works collaboratively with the board, senior management team (SMT) and stakeholders and partners to ensure that Dance City creates opportunities for people to create, produce and experience dance at its very best. The Chief Executive and Creative Director drives the business, identifying commercial opportunities, securing financial resilience, and ensuring that Dance City s programme is at the vanguard of sustainable dance development in the region. The Chief Executive and Creative Director is based in the northeast and plays an active role in the social life and cultural communities of the region. Role Profile and Person Specification Key deliverables Lead on Dance City s vision, values and organisational objectives and ensure the relevance and sustainability of its creative programme. Ensure there is alignment between Dance City s creative ambitions and its business needs and that all activity is delivered to the highest possible standards to plan and within budget. Grow the organisation s earned income and shape and set targets for initiatives embracing commercial ventures, corporate partnerships, public funding, trusts and foundations and individual philanthropy. Be ..... full job details .....