General Manager (Maternity Cover)

Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is looking for maternity cover for the General Manager role. This is a 10-month full-time, fixed-term role with the opportunity to potentially extend.

You will bring your experience in project and personnel management, which could come from a range of backgrounds. You will support the overall work of the organisation through effective organisational, operational, project, and event management. This is a key role in the organisation, ensuring that we are well run with effective support processes and systems and supporting or leading the delivery of strategic projects and events. The position will be line-managed by the Director but will have close working relationships across the staff team of 14 and will have line management responsibility for and support from the Administrator.

You will be joining at an exciting time as we deliver Theatres Fit for the Future, our new 3-year strategy. The role offers an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the staff team and trustees within the organisation to deliver on our objectives and make a difference to the UK’s theatres.

We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply as Theatres Trust is keen for the team and its work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities it serves.

Salary - £42,000-£45,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience, plus generous holiday and pension package.

The role is suitable for job share applications and we can also offer hybrid working options.

Due to certain responsibilities of the role (e.g. emergency key holder and management of services in the office), successful candidates will need to be based within a reasonable distance of our London office. You will be required to attend the office for at least two days each week.

Deadline for applications: Midday Friday 21 June 2024.

Interviews will take place at the Theatres Trust offices on Friday 5 July 2024.

To apply, please download the Application Form and Job Pack from the Trust's website.